Mumbai: Actress Madhuri Dixit is celebrating the rich textile heritage of Odisha, describing its traditional weaves as more than just fabric, but ‘stories woven with love and patience’. Taking to Instagram, Madhuri shared her admiration for the intricate craftsmanship and timeless appeal of Odisha’s handlooms. She highlighted how each weave reflects generations of skill, culture,…
A gas cylinder explosion injured three members of a family in Saradang village under Khaira block in Balasore district, Odisha.The incident occurred during cooking and triggered a massive fire.The blast damaged household items and destroyed property worth lakhs, including a bike and a bicycle. The injured family members received immediate medical attention at a nearby…
The Directorate of Census Operations (DCO) in Odisha has called on district administrations and urban local bodies to organise a “Census Week” across schools ahead of the Census 2027 exercise. Bhubaneswar: The Directorate of Census Operations in Odisha has called on district administrations and urban local bodies to organise a “Census Week” across schools ahead of…
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined little children at Raj Bhavan Upper Primary School in Bhubaneswar during the state-level Khadi Chhuan Divas, marking the symbolic beginning of their learning journey. He announced that all Anganwadi centres in Odisha will gradually merge with Shishu Vatika schools to strengthen early childhood education. The Chief Minister emphasised that…
Washington, 4/4: Tamil Nadu-born Rini Sampath has become the first South Asian candidate to be on the ballot for the primary for the election for the mayor of Washington DC. The 31-year-old government contractor from the Democratic Party has based her election campaign on the theme ‘Fix the Basics’ and the promise of “A new…
Malkangiri, Ap 4: A disturbing incident has emerged from Kumbhiguda village under the Badli panchayat in Malkangiri district, where two young men were allegedly tied to a pole and assaulted by villagers on suspicion of theft. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about vigilantism and the law enforcement response.According to sources, a group…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi will chair a crucial Cabinet meeting on Saturday. According to sources, the meeting will be held at 6pm in the evening.Seven proposals including two major proposals from the Works Department, Health, Water Resources, and Revenue Departments, for approval will be on the agenda in the meeting today.The state government…
Bhubaneswar, April 4: Concerns over alleged rash driving by Ama Bus services have resurfaced after a senior police officer was injured in a road accident on Friday morning. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Krushna Chandra Sethi sustained injuries after being hit by an Ama Bus near Bhubaneswar Club.According to reports, the incident occurred while…
The long-awaited Puri International Airport project has received a major boost, with the Central Government granting Stage-I (in-principle) approval for diversion of forest land, paving the way for its development. According to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the proposal submitted by the Odisha Government has been…
A tragic road accident near Bhandaripadi under Dhamnagar police limits in Bhadrak district claimed two lives and left one critically injured.The collision occurred when a bike hit a tractor head-on while entering the village road.Three youths riding the bike sustained severe injuries. Locals rushed them to Bhadrak District Medical. Doctors declared Sek Arman and Sek…
