Bargarh: Odisha Vigilance today arrested Junior Engineer Susmita Oram of Gaisilet block in Bargarh district while she was accepting a bribe of ₹8,000 from a contractor. This amount was the final instalment of a total ₹32,000 bribe allegedly demanded to clear bills related to a road improvement project under the MGNREGS scheme. According to the…
Berhampur: At least 17 Cobra babies hatched today near the office of Forest division of Berhampur in Ganjam district. The snakes hatched after being kept warm for 7 days said sources. One Kanhu Charan Patra of Shyamalai square in Hinjili block had called the snake helpline after spotting some snake eggs on last Tuesday. The snake…
Baripada: A youth was allegedly found brutally murdered and his body discovered thrown near a local market in Udala in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district today. The deceased was identified as Manik Singh, a resident of Dholagandi village. His severely mutilated body was found lying in the vicinity of a ‘haat’ (local bazaar) near Upisahi village within…
Imphal, 11/6: Manipur continued to witness protests as demonstrators defied prohibitory orders and clashed with security forces across several districts of Imphal valley demanding the unconditional release of the arrested Arambai Tenggol leader Kanan Singh and four others, police said on Tuesday. Clashes erupted in Khurai Lamlong area of Imphal East district on Monday night,…
Mirzapur (UP),10/6: A statue of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar was vandalised in the Chakkodhar village here sparking anger among the locals, police said on Tuesday. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Om Prakash Singh said the incident took place Monday in a local park that had a statue each of Gautam Buddha, the Ashoka Pillar, and Dr…
Bangalore, 10/6: Diageo Plc is considering options for its ownership of the Indian Premier League cricket franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, according to people familiar with the matter. The British distiller has been holding discussions with potential advisers as it weighs possibilities including a sale of part or all of the club, the people said. Diageo…
New Delhi, 10/6: Close on the heels of the stampede that claimed 11 lives, the Congress high command has summoned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar for a discussion in the national capital on the issue on Tuesday morning. Party general secretary incharge of the state Randeep Surjewala is said to have…
Talcher, Odisha Talcher Thermal Power Project (TTPS) successfully concluded the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2025 on 8th June with a vibrant cultural showcase and heartfelt participation from the community. The four-week residential initiative empowered 40 girls from nearby villages, nurturing their self-confidence, skills, and dreams for a brighter future. The valedictory ceremony was graced by…
New Delhi, 9/6: Congress on Monday claimed that the Narendra Modi government has “stopped talking about 2025” and is now “selling dreams of 2047”, as it spent the past 11 years “rubbing the ink of dictatorship on every page of the Constitution” As the Modi government completed the first year in its third term, the…
Hirakud:(Correspondent):- Hindalco, Hirakud celebrated the 21-day long 52nd World Environment Day with a grand ceremony at Hindal Club premises. The event was attended by Dr. Satya Narayan Nanda, Regional Officer, Sambalpur Office, Odisha Pollution Control Board, other officers of the Environmental Department, Hindalco Hirakud Unit Head Debashish Mallick, Human Resources Head, Odisha Cluster and Mines…
