Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena on Thursday announced that all buses operated by the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) will gradually be converted into electric vehicles (EVs). Bhubaneswar: Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena on Thursday announced that all buses operated by the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) will gradually be converted…
Bhubaneswar: A 65-year-old woman was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Kusumpat village under Nandapur Panchayat in the Karatpata section of Angul Forest Division early on Thursday morning.The deceased has been identified as Pramila Sahu of Kusumpat village.According to sources, the incident occurred around 4:30 am when Pramila had gone to a nearby mango…
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh’s film ‘Raja Shivaji’ was released in theatres on March 1 for public viewing. The film has been released in both Marathi and Hindi. Made at a reported budget of Rs 100 crore, it is said to be the most expensive Marathi film ever produced.According to Sacnilk, Raja Shivaji sees noticeable drop…
Bhubaneswar, May 14: The Odisha government is set to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the state, with plans to convert government vehicles and public transport fleets into EVs in a phased manner. Announcing the move, Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena said all officials will gradually shift to electric vehicles, while the…
Vehicle owners in Bhubaneswar City are in a state of panic following alleged petrol and diesel scarcity especially in Ghatikia and Kalpana area of the state Capital City. Bhubaneswar: Vehicle owners in Bhubaneswar City are in a state of panic following alleged petrol and diesel scarcity especially in Ghatikia and Kalpana area of the state…
The Commissionerate Police on Wednesday arrested four persons, including the victim’s alleged boyfriend, on charges of gang rape and blackmail of a female student at an engineering college in Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police on Wednesday arrested four persons, including the victim’s alleged boyfriend, on charges of gang rape and blackmail of a female student…
The Odisha Crime Branch arrested the main accused, Chinu alias Ranjit Patra, in connection with the Balianta mob assault case that shocked the state on May 7, 2026. The arrest followed the CID’s detailed investigation into the brutal attack in the Bhingarpur–Kaja area under Balianta Police Station.Investigators found that Chinu, aged 24 and a resident…
Digapahandi: A man died after receiving electric shock during the Thakurani Yatra, a traditional temple festival in Ganjam district, early Wednesday, police said.The victim, identified as Danarddan Rout, 58, of Kolidaspur, had travelled with his family to Ankorada village to attend the celebrations at his father-in-law’s home. Around 1:30am, while watching a Ramayana theatre performance near…
Bhadrak, 14/5: In a major development Today i.e on 14.05.2026, on the allegation of possession of disproportionate assets (DA) by Sri Bijay Kumar Mohanty, JE, CAD Division, Bhadrak beyond his known sources of income, simultaneous house searches are being conducted by Odisha Vigilance led by 4 DSPs, 4 Inspectors, and other supporting staff on the…
New Delhi, 14/5:The government may have to hike petrol and diesel prices if the West Asia crisis continues for a longer period, according to Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Highlighting that the government has been rather fiscally prudent and on the path of fiscal consolidation, Malhotra said India is highly dependent on imports of energy…
