Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that most of the places in Odisha will continue to receive scattered rainfall today. According to the weather forecast, a cyclonic circulation is active in the Central Bay of Bengal, and nearby Andhra coastal areas, which will likely trigger rainfall in many places across the state.The regional…
Bhadrak: With floodwater and snakes entering the premises, a doctor at Madhapur Primary Health Center in Chandbali block was forced to spend the entire night inside his car to stay safe.The incident took place at the Madhapur Panchayat hospital in the 14th Panchayat area of Chandbali block, where floodwater has submerged several low-lying parts. Along…
Television host and actor Mini Mathur has emerged as the winner of the first season of Alliance, the reality show hosted by actor Kunal Kemmu. Mini defeated finalists Aly Goni and Ruhee Dosani in the grand finale to lift the trophy and take home the ₹50 lakh cash prize.Following her victory, Mini said she hopes…
The state government has announced Rs 110 crore flood assistance for 22 districts, following widespread damage caused by recent floods.Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari informed that Baleshwar, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts have suffered extensive losses. Accordingly, Baleshwar will receive Rs 22.03 crore, Jajpur Rs 20.20 crore, and Bhadrak Rs 20.12 crore.Officials said final…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to cancer care in Odisha, state government has added 91 cancer treatment packages under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY) as part of the Mukhyamantri Cancer Care Abhiyan.With the latest addition, the total number of treatment packages available under the Ayushman…
Baripada: The Forest Department will deploy over 500 new artificial intelligence-enabled surveillance cameras in vulnerable zones of Similipal Tiger Reserve within the next three to four months to strengthen wildlife conservation and curb poaching.STR Field Director and Regional Chief Conservator of Forests Prakash Chand Gogineni said the addition will expand real-time monitoring coverage by around…
Kalahandi: In a latest development in the murder case of BJP leader Fakir Rana, the deceased’s wife has filed a case in the police station. Acting upon the complaint, the police has detained two suspects. Police has also informed that two other suspects are on the run.According to reports, the BJP leader Fakir Rana of…
New Delhi, 6/8: Former Editor of ‘Tehelka’ magazine Tarun Tejpal has sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment in 2013 rape case by the Bombay High Court. Tejpal has been granted 2 weeks to surrender.Earlier, the Bombay High Court overturned the 2021 acquittal of former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal and convicted him in the 2013 rape…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has directed all District Election Officers (DEOs) to take immediate steps to reactivate and expand the Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs) in every assembly constituency in the state.The CEO has also sought a compliance report from DEOs on all ELC activities conducted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) period by…
Koraput: Four students were injured after the main gate of Kaladi Upper Primary School under Nandapur block of Koraput district collapsed on Thursday.According to parents Neel Khil and Purna Khil, their wards had gone to school from home. While entering through the school gate, the iron gate along with a cement wall, which was in…
