Army contains wildfire along Sino-India border in Arunachal

In a joint and coordinated effort, the troops of Spear Corps, along with the Indian Air Force, mobilised swiftly and successfully contained the forest fire, ensuring no damage to civilian life or property,” says officialsA wildfire that broke out about a week ago near Kaho village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district has been doused by…

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Rahul Gandhi disrespected North East by not wearing ‘gamosa’ at President’s Republic Day event, says Amit Shah

Assam, 30/1:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and accused him of disrespecting the North East by refusing to wear the ‘gamosa’, presented by President Droupadi Murmu at the ‘At Home reception “hosted on Republic Day”. Shah said that Gandhi was the…

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Rourkela aircraft crash: Damaged engine sent to Bhubaneswar for technical probe

A previous emergency landing involving a chartered aircraft near Jalda locality in Rourkela of Sundargarh district has drawn attention as authorities are to begin a detailed investigation into the fatal mishap. The aircraft’s engine will undergo a technical probe, official sources said on Friday. The damaged engine, which was earlier removed from the aircraft, is now being…

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Pan masala without tobacco or nicotine not to be banned in Odisha, clarifies Health Department

The clarification comes days after the state government announced a complete ban on the manufacture and sale of food products containing tobacco or nicotine. Following the notification, there was confusion among traders and consumers about whether all pan masala products were prohibited.According to the Health Department, only food items that contain tobacco or nicotine as…

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Shortage of hotels at Odisha’s Udaypur and Talsari pushes tourists to Digha; locals allege official neglect

Udaypur and Talasari beaches in Odisha’s Balasore district continue to attract a large number of tourists, but inadequate accommodation facilities in the area are forcing many visitors to stay in neighbouring West Bengal. Despite being among the district’s prominent coastal destinations, the shortage of quality hotels has resulted in tourism-related revenue flowing to nearby Digha.Tourists Visit Odisha, Stay…

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Balangir Shock;Man Found Dead in Pond Murder Suspected

The body of a man was recovered from a pond in Bolangir district of Odisha on Friday, with police suspecting foul play. The incident was reported from Bhalumunda village under Bangomunda police station limits. The deceased has been identified as Kesari Bagh, a resident of Turekela village. According to local sources, Kesari had been missing since Thursday,…

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Odisha: Panic at Balasore school after gun found in student’s bag

Balasore: Panic gripped students and parents after a gun was found in the school bag of a Class VIII student in Remuna block of Odisha‘s Balasore district on Thursday. The incident took place at Srijang High School which comes under Khantapada police limits in Remuna. As per reports, the boy’s classmates got to know that he was carrying a gun in…

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Domestic Help Found Dead in Odisha Minister’s House

A domestic help working at the official residence of Odisha minister Krushna Chandra Patra was found dead under suspicious circumstances on Thursday.The deceased, identified as Shankarshan Nag (46) from Belpahad in Balangir district, had been serving at the minister’s residence for several months. He lived with the family and carried out routine household duties. On…

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