25-year-old Sonia Behera from Jharsuguda district has become the first woman from the state to secure admission to the prestigious three-year Diploma in Dramatics programme at the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi.Bhubaneswar: In a proud moment for Odisha, 25-year-old Sonia Behera from Jharsuguda district has become the first woman from the state to…
Odisha’s Special Task Force (STF) achieved a major success under Operation Green Clean by arresting the alleged kingpin of an interstate cannabis trafficking syndicate after a month-long intelligence-driven operation across Boudh, Kandhamal, and Sonpur districts.Acting on specific intelligence, STF teams intercepted a Maruti Grand Vitara (OD-33-AT-6201) on the Nayagarh–Khurda National Highway near Pichukuli. Officers arrested…
Padampur: A speeding truck rammed into a house located by the Padampur-Patnagarh road at Rajapada in Padampur, both the helper of the truck and driver allegedly fled from the spot immediately after the crash.As per reports, the driver could not control his truck, and crashed the vehicle straight towards the house.The occupants of the house…
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi warns that those guilty of sabotage in the massive school textbook error row will foot the reprint bill. Read the latest updates.Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has issued a stern warning regarding the ongoing school textbook controversy, He stated that if anyone is found guilty of intentionally sabotaging the process,…
Kendrapada: A sand mafia group allegedly attempted to attack the Additional Tahsildar of Rajnagar in Odisha’s Kendrapada district after intercepting his official vehicle during an enforcement drive against illegal sand transportation today.According to reports, Rajnagar Additional Tahsildar Ashish Kumar Jena was carrying out a routine enforcement operation when he tried to stop a Hyva truck…
Puri, June 26: With the annual Rath Yatra approaching, preparations for the grand festival are gathering pace. As part of the ritual arrangements, 380 kilograms of sacred Basunga silk yarn has been dispatched to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri for use in the temple’s traditional ceremonies.The consignment was flagged off from the premises of…
Hatadihi: Police suspect a love affair may have led to the murder of a West Bengal woman whose decomposed body was recovered from a field in Balia area under Soso police limits in Kendujhar district. An alleged accomplice in the crime has been arrested, while the prime accused remains at large. The arrested accused has…
After years of speculation and mixed expectations, Welcome to the Jungle finally arrives in theatres with Akshay Kumar returning to the popular comedy franchise.Directed by Ahmed Khan and based on a script by the late Neeraj Vora, the film delivers plenty of laughs, memorable performances and nostalgic moments, even if it loses momentum in its…
Cuttack: A youth was critically injured after miscreants opened fire on him at Kuanpal Chhak under Maniabandh Police Station in Cuttack district.The injured youth has been identified as Kalia Jena. Jena was on his way to a salon to get a haircut when four miscreants, who arrived on two motorcycles, suddenly opened fire on him….
Balangir: A fire broke out at a market complex in Odisha’s Balangir district Friday, causing damage to several shops, including an electric two-wheeler showroom, police said Friday.Upon receiving information, fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and launched an operation to douse the blaze, a senior officer said.“The fire broke out at the market complex…
