Bhubaneswar: The dolphin population in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park and Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary has declined by 11 this year, with 493 dolphins counted compared to 504 last year. The forest department conducted a three-day census, covering areas from Dhamra estuary to Debi estuary, including rivers and creeks.The census revealed the presence of five dolphin species: Irrawaddy,…
Bolangir police arrested two middlemen linked to a cybercrime gang that operated by opening fake bank accounts using Aadhaar details of innocent villagers.The arrests exposed a large-scale fraud involving crores of rupees.SP Abhilash G informed at a press conference that the accused, Debashish Kanti and Soumyaranjan Kabat of Chudapali village, collected Aadhaar cards from villagers…
In a tragic incident, a one-and-a-half-year-old girl died after falling into an open borewell on the premises of Puri District Headquarters Hospital on Friday afternoon. puri : In a tragic incident, a one-and-a-half-year-old girl died after falling into an open borewell on the premises of Puri District Headquarters Hospital on Friday afternoon. The deceased has…
In a major push to strengthen urban-driven growth, the Odisha government on Friday announced plans to develop four key cities, Puri, Paradip, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack, into a unified ‘Common Economic Zone’ by 2027. The initiative is expected to significantly boost the state’s economy, with nearly 33 percent of Odisha’s economic output projected to come from…
Bargarh: The body of a 58-year-old woman was found floating in a canal at Chakulifarm under Atabira police limits in Bargarh district on Friday morning.The deceased woman identified as Kolpati Birabhadra (58) had been suffering from epilepsy.According to family members, Kolapati had gone out to sweep the area in front of her house when she…
New Delhi,13/2:The government on Friday withdrew its proposed Motion against Rahul Gandhi over his use of an unpublished memoir of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane and remarks made during his Budget speech, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said. Speaking to reporters, Rijiju noted that the decision followed a Substantive Motion moved in the Lok…
A massive fire broke out at a warehouse near Fakir Mohan Golai in balesor late on Thursday night, destroying goods worth lakhs of rupees. The warehouse is located behind the Balasore Bhadrak Central Cooperative Bank, According to sources, the matter came to the fore after railway workers present in the area first heard loud sound…
Odisha Chief Secretary, Smt. Anu Garg visited the Administrative Building of Paradip Port Authority (PPA), where Chairman Shri P. L. Haranadh, IRTS, briefed her on key infrastructural and technological developments.The discussions highlighted major maritime initiatives, including the proposed Bahuda Satellite Port, the upcoming Puri Cruise Terminal to promote coastal tourism, and the Shipbuilding Cluster at…
Serious questions are now being raised over the controversial Haladiapadar rail overbridge in behrampur , as allegations surface about design changes that reportedly led to the death of over 20 innocent people. Questions are being raised about whether the overbridge was built for public safety or private profit, and at what cost? Whose interests were prioritized…
Bhadrak: farmers in odisha’s bhadrak staged a protest on the premises of the district Collector’s office today, alleging severe irregularities and delay in paddy procurement at mandis. Members of the Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan dumped sacks of paddy in front of the Collectorate and sat on a dharna, demanding immediate resolution of their grievances.The protesting…
