Soon after taking office, he convened a review meeting with senior officers to assess the progress of various departmental schemes. During the meeting, he emphasised the need to make all initiatives farmer-centric.Furthermore, he directed officials to focus on enhancing farmers’ income through the effective implementation of programs. He stressed that every schememust deliver tangible benefits…
As many as 18 children fell ill after consuming ice cream during a religious event at Kumusara village under Banki tehsil in Cuttack district on Monday.First, the children purchased ice cream from a vendor at the venue of the ongoing Astaprahari festival. Soon after eating, they complained of uneasiness, irritation in the mouth, and other symptoms, which…
Bhubaneswar: odisha Police have uncovered a major criminal angle in the car crash at Sishu Bhawan Square in bhubaneswar, confirming that the incident is directly linked to an alleged murder reported earlier in the city. Two persons including a woman have been detained in this connection. The murder had taken place at around 11 pm…
Chief Minister Mohan Majhi is personally hearing public grievances today at the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell in Unit-2, Bhubaneswar.The Jan Abhiyog Sunani Programme, held regularly three to four times a month, allows citizens to directly present complaints before the CM.Cabinet ministers and senior officials are present during the hearings, ensuring quick decisions and faster resolution…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to become a major hub for the ‘Blue Economy’ thanks to the new trade agreement between India and the US. The agreement, which reduces tariffs on Indian seafood exports, is expected to increase demand for Odisha’s shrimp, fish, and other marine foods in the American market, informed Chief Minister Mohan Charan…
Bhubaneswar: A woman tourist and her son drowned while bathing in the sea in Odisha’s Puri town today. The deceased have been identified as Kusum Gupta and her son Ankit of Ranchi in neighbouring Jharkhand.As per reports, the incident took place while the mother-son duo along with other members of their family were taking bath in the sea…
In a horrific road accident, five motorcyclists were killed and another sustained injuries after a speeding truck ran over them in Odisha’s Ganjam district on Saturday afternoon. According to reports, the truck bearing registration number OD-07-KD-7259 was moving in the wrong direction when it collided with three motorcycles heading towards Haladiapadar. The impact was severe, leaving five…
The Odisha government is preparing a comprehensive roadmap for the development of Kotia as tensions with Andhra Pradesh intensify over the disputed border region.Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari and Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan issued strong statements, warning against illegal incursions and reaffirming Kotia’s place within Odisha.Revenue Minister Pujari said, “Any illegal entry into Kotia will invite…
The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) council meeting on Friday was thrown into chaos following a heated confrontation between the Mayor and Congress corporator Janardhan Parida of Ward No. 58, leading to the abrupt adjournment of the session. The altercation broke out when the corporator raised civic issues concerning his ward, resulting in sharp exchanges inside the council hall. The situation…
Mayurbhanj: A woman was allegedly murdered by her son following suspicion of witchcraft in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha on Wednesday. The incident took place at Kalaraphulia village under Bhaliadiha panchayat within Betanati police station limits.The accused, identified as Tapan Singh, allegedly hacked Raimani Singh, to death with a sharp weapon.According to sources, a few months ago,…
