Puri: Baselisahi police in Puri seized gutkha worth over Rs 1.5 lakh and arrested a shopkeeper for allegedly selling the banned tobacco products illegally.The shop keeper has been identified as Ramchandra Malu, a resident of Jagannath Nagar in Narendra Kona.As per reports, despite the ban on gutkha and other tobacco products in Odisha, these items…
Chennai: In yet another incident highlighting the continuing tensions in the Palk Strait, the Sri Lankan Navy Thursday arrested 22 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters. According to fisheries department sources, the fishermen hailed from Rameswaram and Mandapam in Ramanathapuram district. They had…
Dhenkanal: A series of shocking temple thefts in Kamakhyanagar has stirred concern among residents, culminating in the arrest of a suspect late last night after he was caught stealing from multiple temples in Dhenkanal district of Odisha.According to the reports, laborers and villagers overpowered and tied the accused to a tree when he was found…
In a dramatic show of collective anger, women residents of Nahulia Bazaar under Rajkanika police limits in Odisha’s Kendrapara district demolished an illegal country liquor outlet that had allegedly been operating in the area for several months. Kendrapara: In a dramatic show of collective anger, women residents of Nahulia Bazaar under Rajkanika police limits in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s economy size proxied by GSDP at current prices is estimated to be INR 9.9 lakh crores in 2025-26, which has increased by 9.5% from 9 lakh crores in 2024-25, according to the Odisha Economic Survey 2025-26 released today by the Planning & Convergence Department ahead of the Annual Budget to be tabled tomorrow.The…
Bolangir, Feb 19: In a significant move against Maoist insurgency in the Gandhamardan region of Bolangir district, Odisha Police have initiated a new poster campaign aimed at encouraging Maoists to surrender and return to mainstream society. The posters, now displayed across key locations in the region, offer cash rewards for information leading to the arrest…
A major fire broke out at the house of a cloth merchant in Kendujhar district causing huge loss by gutting down worth rupees lakhs clothes Keonjhar : A major fire broke out at the house of a cloth merchant in Keonjhar district of Odisha. The incident occurred in Barbil, causing property damage worth lakhs of…
Odisha government announces restoration of more than 3000 heritage and monument sites to preserve cultural legacy and boost tourismThe initiative focuses on reviving ancient Kalinga architecture and strengthening Odisha’s cultural identity. Authorities plan to establish a Centre for Heritage Studies (CHS) to document and conserve historic monuments. The centre will conduct scientific research, ensuring accurate…
Cuttack: The High School Certificate Examination (HSC) being conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) has begun today, with 5,61,979 students appearing for the exam across 3,082 centers in the state.To ensure the smooth conduct of the examinations, mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside the exam halls for invigilators and staff. All exam centers…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: As the Odisha Budget session approaches on its third day, the Economic Survey Report will be presented today in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, ahead of the crucial budget session. The third day of the session is expected to witness lively discussions and debates on various critical issues concerning the state’s economy, with…
