The annual blackbuck census started today in Ghumusar South, Ghumusar North, and Berhampur forest ranges of Ganjam district.Officials expect the population to rise from last year’s count of 404.Eighteen teams, comprising forest staff and students, have been trained for the exercise at a special camp inside Lalsingh nursery in North Ghumusar. Divisional Forest Officer Himanshu…
A portion of a road caved in near Handidhua village in Talcher area of Odisha’s Angul district on Thursday has caused panic among local residents. A massive crater, around 20 feet deep, formed abruptly on the road in full public view, raising serious safety concerns in the coal mining belt. The incident occurred near a colliery field, where the road…
Bhubaneswar: Four members of a jatra party named Natya Mandap sustained severe injuries when the truck they were travelling in overturned near Goleipur in Jajpur district on Thursday.According to reports, the accident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll over on the roadside. The injured, including artistes and the…
Bengaluru: In a fresh row of legal troubles for Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, an FIR has filed against him in Bengaluru in connection with his mimicry of actor Rishab Shetty’s character from the film ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’.As per the FIR registered on Wednesday, January 28, Ranveer Singh “allegedly performed acts that insulted and mocked the sacred…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a batch of petitions challenging the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026.As per the cause list published on the website of the apex court, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi will take…
JAGATSINGHPUR Jan 27. Prioritising Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR] initiatives before launching a plant or industrial project is crucial for building community trust, ensuring legal compliance, and mitigating environmental and social risks. Pre-project CSR edges raise a positive brand image, help a social license to operate, win public confidence and attract stakeholders to support the project…
Speculation over the future leadership of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) continued on Wednesday, with former party MLA Debesh Acharya echoing sentiments earlier expressed by BJD MLA Dibya Shankar Mishra in support of Bolangir MLA Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo. The remarks added momentum to ongoing discussions within political circles about Kalikesh’s potential role at the state level. As per…
Gold and silver prices have witnessed a sharp and unprecedented surge, leaving buyers shocked and concerned across the country including in Odisha The steep rise in rates has made purchasing precious metals increasingly difficult, with prices jumping dramatically within a short span.Rs 10,000 Hike In One DayAccording to market data, gold prices surged by nearly Rs 10,000 in a…
Nayagarh: An Odia jawan posted in Jammu and Kashmir martyred while on duty. Accordingly a pal of gloom descended in Nayagarh district Odisha, especially in his native village with his sad demise.As per the information Jitu Behera was posted in Jammu and Kashmir. His native village is Anandapalli in Nayagarh district of Odisha.The last rites of…
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will visit Sonepur on February 1 for the historic return of twelve rare Gopalji idols and the sacred Maghamela celebrations.He will land at Rameshwar Stadium by helicopter at 10 a.m. before proceeding for darshan of the idols, stolen forty-two years ago from the Gopalji temple.In 1993, the CBI seized the…
