New Delhi, 4/2: With Manipur all set to get a new government, President’s rule in the state was revoked on Wednesday. The move comes hours ahead of the new government taking shape in the northeastern state with leader of NDA legislature party Y Khemchand Singh to be the new chief minister.
Balangir: A shocking case of gang rape involving a minor came to light in Tureikela area of odisha’s balangir district after a video of the horrific incident went viral on social media. Police have detained six minor boys in this connection today after the survivor’s father filed an official complaint at Kantabanji police station on Tuesday night. As per…
Bhubaneswar: Two teachers of Belpada Primary School under Gania block have been suspended following the death of a Class V student, whose body was recovered from an open well in Belpada village under Gania block in Nayagarh district on Wednesday.In response, Gania Block Education Officer (BEO) Lipsa Nanda said the headmistress and a female teacher who…
A Group D government employee was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Odisha’s jagatsinghpur district on Wednesday, triggering allegations of workplace harassment by senior officials. The deceased has been identified as Nihar Mahanti, a resident of Saharpur village in kendrapara district. His body was recovered from the office premises of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA). He was found…
Odisha is preparing to take another step in digitizing public service delivery as the state’s revenue administration gets ready to roll out land and revenue-related services through WhatsApp. The initiative is expected to significantly reduce physical visits to revenue offices and simplify grievance redressal for citizens across urban and rural areas.As reported by Pragativadi, the upcoming WhatsApp-based revenue service will allow people to submit land-related complaints and revenue service applications directly through the messaging…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has directed all District Education Officers (DEOs) to ensure the distribution of free school uniforms to students enrolled in Shishu Vatika (pre-primary) classes in government and government-aided schools across the state for the academic year 2025-26.According to the official directive issued by OSEPA Additional Director (General) Sangita Behera,…
Gold and silver prices witnessed a sharp rebound in the domestic market, reversing the recent downward trend amid growing global and macroeconomic uncertainties. After a brief phase of correction, both precious metals resumed their upward momentum. On the previous day, 22-carat gold had climbed by nearly Rs 1,000 to trade at around Rs 1,41,000 per…
Mumbai: Bollywood star Rani Mukerji has opened up about the influence of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, saying that his son, Aditya Chopra, continues to uphold his father’s cinematic values and storytelling sensibilities.It was during an exclusive session with IANS, that Rani engaged in an impactful conversation with women officers of the Delhi Police.Asked about her husband,…
Athagarh; Demanding district status, Athagarh District Action Committee observed a 12-hour bandh from 6 AM to 6 PM on Wednesday demanding district status.The shops and markets remained closed, and vehicular movement was severely affected as the protesters staged demonstrations at Athagarh–Chandbali square on State Highway No. 65, leading to traffic disruptions.Traffic on the old Cuttack–Sambalpur road,…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of his death anniversary, Utkal Gouraba Madhusudan Das, widely regarded as the father of Odia nationalism, was remembered for his unparalleled contribution to Odisha’s social, cultural, and political landscape.The Information & Public Relations Department organised a ceremonial tribute at Lok Bhavan Square in the city. The statue of Madhusudan Das was beautifully…
