Bomb Blast / Five Injured In Bhubaneswar Bomb Explosion, Police Investigation Begins

Bhubaneswar, Jan 27: At least five people, including three women, sustained severe injuries when a bomb exploded on the roof of a house in Sundarpada’s New Azad Nagar locality here in Odisha on Tuesday.The blast, which occurred while the explosive was being handled, triggered panic in the residential area.After getting information, a police team from the…

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6 turn critical after Jatra party vehicle overturns in Odisha’s Nabarangpur district

Umerkote: In a tragic incident, 6 persons turned critical after a jatra party vehicle overturned in Nabarangpur district of Odisha on Tuesday. The accident took place on the Jharigam-Chandahandi Ghat road. Six artists have been critically injured in the incident.As per the information received, the jatra party artists were returning in the vehicle after performing in…

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PUCC Directive Withdrawal: Odisha Govt Confirms Petrol Pumps Cannot Deny Fuel

The Odisha government withdrew its directive that linked fuel supply to Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC).Officials submitted an affidavit in the High Court clarifying that petrol pumps cannot deny fuel to vehicles without a PUCC.Authorities explained that petrol pumps may advise customers to obtain PUCC, but enforcement remains the responsibility of transport and police departments….

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CII awards Tata Steel Mining on Safety, Health & Environment for 2021-22

Bhubaneswar, August : Tata Steel Mining Limited’s Gopalpur Ferrochrome Plant and Sukinda Chromite Mine, located in Ganjam and Jajpur districts in Odisha respectively, have bagged the prestigious State level awards for Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) given by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the year 2021-22 in a function held in Bhubaneswar.Sukinda Chromite…

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Puri Jagannath Temple To Reopen On December 23 : Puri Collector

Puri: Almost nine-months later, the confirmation by Puri district administration on reopening of Jagannath Temple has created an atmosphere of excitement and joy among the devotees across the State. The abode of the Supreme Lord, Puri Srimandir will reopen on December 23, Collector Balwant Singh informed on Friday. The announcement comes days after the Chattisa…

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