Ama Bus Runs Over Motorcycle on Janpath in Bhubaneswar, Rider Hospitalised; Locals Vandalise Bus

Bhubaneswar: Tension prevailed on Janpath road in Bhubaneswar on Friday after an Ama Bus reportedly ran over a motorcycle, leaving the two-wheeler rider seriously injured.According to information, the bus hit the motorcycle on the busy Janpath stretch, causing the rider to fall on the road. The biker sustained injuries in the accident and was immediately rushed to a nearby…

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Suspicious death of Youth Congress leader, he shot himself

SUBARNAPUR — Suspicious death of youth Congress leader. He shot himself. The bullet-riddled body of Raja Mishra, a resident of Bhagwati Plot in Badabazar, Sonepur town and treasurer of Subarnapur District Congress Committee, has been recovered from his house. Former MLA Binod Patra of Sonepur and treasurer of District Congress, Rajesh Mishra (Raja) is a…

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Dolphin census kicks off in Chilika, Boat services halted

Bramhagiri: The annual Irrawaddy dolphin census in Chilika Lake began today, 20 January 2026, and will run for three days (20-22 January).Eighteen specialised teams-10 from Balugaon and 8 from Satapada-are deployed across the lake, each comprising 5-6 members, including a forest department official, a Chilika Development Authority (CDA) representative, an OUAT student, a motor-boat operator, a…

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Major fire ravages No. 1 Haat in Bhu Major fire ravages No. 1 Haat in Bhubaneswar; Over 40 shops gutted

Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out late last night at No. 1 Haat’s Plastic Market, gutting more than 40 shops and reducing property worth lakhs of rupees to ashes.The blaze, reported at 1:38 am via the 112 control room, spread rapidly through the densely packed market, causing extensive damage before it was brought under control.Fire services…

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FIRST SOA FLOWER FESTIVAL INAUGURATED

Monday.The two-day festival, organised by the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, theuniversity's faculty of agriculture, to coincide with the International Flower Day onJanuary 19, was inaugurated by Ms. Saswati Das, Vice-President of SOA.The festival's objective was to create awareness among the people aboutfloriculture and encourage farmers, flower traders, students and housewives totake to flower cultivation, Ms….

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MEDICAL OFFICER OF CHC, KANIHA, DIST-ANGUL NABBED BY ODISHA VIGILANCE WHILE TAKING BRIBE RS 49,000/- IN LIEU OF SANCTION OF INCENTIVE IN FAVOUR OF COMMUNITY HEALTH OFFICERS.

Today i.e on 16.01.2026, a short while ago, Dr. Sumanta Kumar Patel, Medical Officer, CHC Kaniha, Dist-Angul has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance inside CHC campus, Kaniha while demanding and taking bribe of Rs.49,000/- in lieu of grant of incentive to CHOs (Community Health Officers). The entire tainted bribe money has been recovered from the…

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Dr Nrusingha Charan Sarangi Conferred with Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Odia Bhasha Samman

Bhubaneswar : Eminent literature scholar and researcher Dr Nrusingha Charan Sarangi was conferred with the prestigious Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Odia Bhasha Samman–2021 by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, Government of Odisha. The award was presented by Culture Minister Shri Suryabanshi Suraj, at a programme organised at the Odisha Research Centre on the…

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Odisha’s Rise as a Global Mining Power Highlighted at Odisha Mining and Infrastructure International Expo 2026

Bhubaneswar: The third day of the 4th Odisha Mining and Infrastructure International Expo was successfully held today witnessing enthusiastic participation from industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from across India and overseas. The four-day Expo is being organized from 8th to 11th January and is open daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Baramunda Ground….

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