The Gajapati district administration suspended headmaster Seto Raika of Rubudisingh Upper Primary School after a school gate collapse killed two girl students on April 15.Two students, Edanti Raita (9) and Beckylesh Raita (10), from Rubudisingh village under R Udayagiri police limits, died when an iron gate attached to the boundary wall fell on them while…
Bhubaneswar, April 17: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday dismissed the apprehensions raised by BJD president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik over the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill, saying the such claims appeared to be an “attempt to create fear” and were not befitting of an experienced leader.For the context, Patnaik yesterday wrote to all…
Villagers discovered a young couple hanging from a tree in Kaliaposi village under Thakurmunda police limits in Mayurbhanj district on Friday morning.Residents noticed the bodies while passing the village outskirts early in the morning. A college bag and a water bottle lay near the tree, and the couple’s bodies hung from one of its branches….
Puri: Public darshan was temporarily suspended for some time at the Jagannath temple in Puri on Friday morning after some servitors noticed blood drops near the Bhitara Katha (inner chamber) area.The incident occurred shortly after the Mangala Alati in the early hours of Friday. The servitors immediately informed the temple administration and senior priests. It…
A 17-year-old boy suffered critical injuries after a violent assault during a volleyball game in Aul, Kendrapara district.The clash occurred at Chandiagadi panchayat under Aul police limits. The victim, Rahul Manik, argued with 15-year-old Mrutyunjay Sahu from Malapatana village while playing volleyball. The dispute turned violent when Mrutyunjay allegedly attacked Rahul with a sharp weapon,…
Washington DC, 17/4:US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran has agreed to surrender its stockpile of enriched uranium, suggesting the two sides are close to reaching an agreement to end their seven-week conflict. Addressing reporters, Trump described the development as a significant step forward in negotiations. Referring to Iran’s enriched uranium he said,…
Bhubaneswar: A major illegal cough syrup trade has been exposed in the capital city, Bhubaneswar. A container loaded with banned cough syrup was seized while being transported to Balasore via the city.The Special Task Force (STF), along with the Drug Controller, conducted a joint raid at a logistics stock house in Nakhara and recovered 71…
Cuttack, Ap 17: Tension gripped Cuttack late last night as members of two rival groups engaged in a violent clash in the Rajabagicha area, hurling stones at each other and causing panic among residents.Police swiftly deployed a strong force to the area to restore order and prevent further escalation. Authorities confirmed that the situation is…
Bhubaneswar: A man allegedly stabbed his wife repeatedly with a knife after suspecting her of infidelity in Ishaneshwar slum under Chandrasekharpur police station limits in Bhubaneswar.The victim, who works at a private clinic, suffered serious injuries on her neck and face and is currently undergoing treatment in critical condition at a nearby hospital.The accused, identified…
New Delhi, 17/4: Strongly defending the Bills for early implementation of women’s quota and constitutional amendment to raise the number of Lok Sabha seats, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured Parliament that the legislation will not alter the proportional representation of states in the Lower House.Intervening in the debate in Lok Sabha on the…
