Bhubaneswar: The second phase of the Odisha Legislative Assembly session descended into chaos as opposition parties disrupted proceedings, demanding the resignation of Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling.As per reports Congress and BJD MLAs created pandemonium, forcing Speaker Surama Padhy to adjourn the House until 11:30 am. The opposition’s ire stems from the deadly fire at SCB…
Balasore, Mar 19: In a tragic road accident, two people died when a potato-laden truck crashed into a road divider on National Highway-16 near Talnagar bridge under Soro police limits in Odisha’s Balasore district on Thursday. The identities of the victims are yet to be ascertained.According to initial reports, the accident occurred in the early…
Odisha Vigilance arrested Pradip Kr Mohanty, retired headmaster, and his wife Gitarani Mohanty early today in Bhadrak.The couple had absconded after being accused in a pension fraud case involving Rs 5.56 crore. Vigilance teams tracked them across Odisha and West Bengal. They shifted locations frequently to evade arrest. Officials suspected their presence in Kolkata and…
New Delhi, 19/3: Nearly 1,000 Indians are still in Iran amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia while 23,000 school students based in Gulf region could not appear in the CBSE final examinations due to the turmoil. This was conveyed by the Ministry of External Affairs to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs at…
Puri: An eagle was spotted perched on the nilachakra atop the Jagannath Temple today as servitors carried out the daily replacement of the Patitapaban Bana, the sacred cloth.The unusual sight sparked debate among devotees and on social media, with some viewing it as an ominous sign and others considering it a normal occurrence. Historically, eagles have frequently…
Bhubaneswar: In the aftermath of the devastating fire at Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital on March 16, the Odisha government on Wednesday has taken disciplinary action by suspending four officials for alleged negligence in duty.Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the suspended officials include Prakash Kumar Jena, Deputy Fire Officer…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha exported 91,930 metric tonnes of marine products in the 2024–25 financial year, generating approximately ₹4,708.08 crore in annual revenue, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallick informed the Assembly on Wednesday.Replying to a query by Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati, the minister said marine exports from the state primarily originate from coastal…
Jeruselum, 18/3: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared yet another video on his official X account to counter persistent rumors about his death, following earlier clips like the cafe appearance and the viral “ring disappearing” video. The latest video, however, has drawn fresh scrutiny after AI chatbot Grok gave conflicting responses—initially labelling it as…
Bhubaneswar: In a major breakthrough, the Odisha Vigilance has arrested the Branch Head of Jana Small Finance Bank (Bhadrak), Matruprasad Mohanty for his involvement in a massive embezzlement of government funds.The fraud, which targeted the Office of the Block Education Officer (BEO), Korei, in Jajpur, resulted in a staggering loss of Rs. 5,56,11,495.The investigation revealed a…
New Delhi, 18/3: The government on Wednesday approved Rs 33,660 crore Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. The scheme aims to develop world-class industrial infrastructure, unlocking manufacturing potential and driving India’s growth story, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while briefing reporters on Cabinet decisions. …
