Cuttack: A heated protest broke out at the nephrology department of SCB Hospital in Cuttack in Odisha, following the death of a patient allegedly due to medical negligence.The patient’s relatives claimed that despite repeated calls, the doctor failed to attend to the patient, leading to his demise. Angry family members assaulted the doctor on duty, prompting…
Bhubaneswar, March 26: In response to strong public backlash, the Odisha government on Thursday announced the withdrawal of four bills that proposed a steep increase in the salaries, allowances, and pensions of MLAs, ministers, and Speaker and Deputy Speaker.The proposed changes, originally passed during the winter session of the Odisha Assembly on December 9, 2025,…
Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, a person brutally killed his 80-year-old father over a dispute of Rs 400 at Ladadihi village in Mayurbhanj district’s Morada police station area.As per reports, the victim, Govind Mardi, was beaten to death with a bamboo stick by his son Madhu Mardi while he was asleep. Madhu, allegedly under the…
The Odisha Government has announced a landmark triennial Excise Policy for the period April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029 — or until a new policy is notified — replacing the earlier practice of annual policies.The move is aimed at bringing long-term stability, transparency and predictability to the excise sector while allowing mid-course corrections whenever…
Bhubaneswar: Today is Ashokastami, Lingaraj’s Rukuna Rath will be rolled today. Today is the Rukuna Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Lingaraj. The Ashokastami Car Festival of Lord Shree Lingaraj shall be celebrated in Bhubaneswar UPD today on March 26 and the return Car Festival will be observed on March 30.The chariot is waiting for Lingaraj. Goddess Rukmini…
Washington DC, 26/3: The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) late Tuesday issued a fact-check dismissing claims that an American fighter jet had been shot down by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In a post on X, CENTCOM said, “No US fighter aircraft have been shot down by Iran.” The statement followed the release of…
Cuttack: Taking the advantage of LPG cylinder scarcity owing to the ongoing war in the Middle East, people have started adulteration of the cooking gas in Odisha. However, police successfully busted one such racket and arrested a man from Cuttack city.The arrested person has been identified as Dhruba Charan Behera (45) of Keutasahi under Lalbag police…
Berhampur, March 26: The Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday launched simultaneous raids at five locations linked to Panchu Behera, SDO of Daha Irrigation Sub-Division under Bhanjanagar Irrigation Division in Ganjam district, over allegations of possession of disproportionate assets.Acting on search warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, Berhampur, multiple teams comprising three DSPs, seven Inspectors, and…
Hyderabad, 26/7: At least 14 people were burnt alive in a road accident that occurred near Rayavaram, close to Markapuram, in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday morning. According to the Markapuram police, a bus belonging to Harikrishna Travels collided with a tipper truck near a slate quarry, triggering a fire in both vehicles. The bus was…
Bengaluru, 25/3: A former rowdy sheeter in Bengaluru has accused a serving police inspector of harassment and inappropriate behaviour, officials said. Yashaswini alias Yashaswini Gowda, 47, on Wednesday filed a petition at the Bengaluru police commissioner’s office seeking action against Papanna, a police inspector attached to the Konanakunte station.
