The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the formation of a cyclonic circulation over the north Andaman Sea and adjoining Thailand region around September 20, which is expected to develop into a low‑pressure area by September 22.Weather experts anticipate that the system will bring widespread rainfall across Odisha, particularly in southern and coastal districts. A low‑pressure area…
Navgachia, Bihar: The rising water level and mounting pressure of the Kosi River have triggered fresh alarm in Rangra Chowk block, after an old railway line embankment near Bania village breached under the strain, washing away nearly 15 metres of the structure. Floodwater surged rapidly towards nearby villages following the breach, while roughly half of…
Bhubaneswar: People in Odisha will no longer need to visit police stations or offices for several routine police services, with the Odisha Police Friday bringing 14 citizen services under the state government’s ‘Ama Sathi’ WhatsApp chatbot.DGP Binaytosh Mishra launched the integrated service at the DGP Camp Office here, enabling citizens to apply for police services,…
Bhubaneswar: The five orangutan cubs rescued from a forest in Baleshwar a few days ago are in perfect health and currently under care at Nandankanan Zoological Park, informed Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Managing Director of Odisha Forest Development Corporation, Prem Kumar Jha on Friday.Speaking to the media, Jha said the primary focus…
Pickleball in India is progressing beyond its roots as a recreational activity, showing rapid growth in participation, competitive events, and infrastructure across the country. As the sport evolves, there is an opportunity to develop platforms that provide structure, identity and a broader sporting narrative.In this context, Courtly has announced the inaugural season of the Courtly…
With the Odisha Panchayat elections around the corner, a Samiti member was allegedly shot dead in Bargarh district late last night. The deceased has been identified as Achyutananda Nayak- Samiti member of Agalpur.He was allegedly shot on Thursday night on the Sinajori Kebat Canal Road under Dunguripali police station limits.Nayak’s body was later recovered from…
Veteran actor Sharat Saxena has undergone a six-hour spine surgery at the age of 76 and shared an upbeat update on social media following the procedure.The actor posted a montage of photographs on Instagram showing moments from his hospital stay, his journey home and celebrations with his family after the surgery.Sharat Saxena shares post-surgery updateThe…
New Delhi, Sept 11: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has remembered and honoured the victims of the horrific 9/11 attacks on the 25th anniversary and expressed solidarity with the families whose lives were forever changed.Modi said that terrorism has claimed countless lives around the world and noted that, as a victim of cross-border terrorism, India…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha, along with other parts of India, is set to witness intensified action against wildlife trafficking and forest-related crimes as part of INTERPOL’s Operation Thunder 2026, a global campaign targeting organised wildlife crime networks.The month-long operation will be conducted from September 14 to October 14, 2026, with the objective of identifying and disrupting illegal…
Kathmandu: The death toll from the Rasuwa floods has reached 1,385, while 5,130 people remain missing, according to the latest Search, Rescue and Relief update issued by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).The update, issued at 11:00 am on Friday, reported casualties across several districts. Chitwan recorded the highest number of deaths…
