Rourkela: Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed a biodegradable and antimicrobial bio-composite film that could replace conventional plastic-based materials used in healthcare, offering an eco-friendly alternative for products such as wound dressings and bandages.The innovation, developed by researchers from the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, addresses the twin challenges…

Digapahandi: A carpenter was electrocuted after coming in contact with a live electric wire while working at a house in Adikandapur village under this block of Ganjam district Monday, police said. The deceased was identified as Narayan Moharana, 58, of Uparasahi in Basudevpur village under this block.According to reports, Moharana was carrying out carpentry work…

Bhubaneswar: Senior police leaders from five eastern states on Tuesday resolved to strengthen coordinated action against inter-state crime, Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), cybercrime, narcotics trafficking and other emerging security threats during the Eastern Regional Police Coordination Committee (ERPCC) Meeting-2026 held in Bhubaneswar.Organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the high-level meeting brought together…

The Odisha government has directed all district administrations to immediately enforce the revised English spellings of districts, sub-divisions, tahasils, blocks and urban local bodies across every sphere of official work, accelerating the implementation of a linguistic reform aimed at aligning administrative names with authentic Odia pronunciation. In a communication issued by the Revenue and Disaster…

Boudh, July 21: The Director General of Police (DGP) has suspended Susmita Magar, the former Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of Manamunda Police Station in Odisha’s Boudh district, over allegations of misconduct, misuse of official position, and alleged links to the illegal cannabis trade.The action follows allegations that Magar had indirect connections with cannabis traffickers operating in the…

Paralakhemundi: In a shocking case of alleged administrative error, a resident of Ranalai village under R. Udayagiri block in Odisha’s Gajapati district has been declared “dead” in government records despite being alive, leaving him unable to access essential welfare benefits.The affected resident, Jakhariya Pal, approached the Gajapati District Collector after discovering that his Aadhaar had…

Bhubaneswar: Laxmisagar Police have arrested a man in connection with a land cheating case and threatening to kill a complainant in the State Capital city.The accused was found to have duped a person of Rs. 40 lakh in a land deal before threatening him and his family members.The accused has been identified as Ramesh Chandra…