Berhampur: In a tragic incident a student was killed in lightning strike in Ganjam district of Odisha on Saturday. The incident took place when the student was on his way to Narayanpur from Bomkei. The deceased has been identified as 10th class student Rajesh Kumar Gouda from Narayanpur village under Bomkei panchayat in Digapahandi Block…
Kandhamal: In a remarkable act of bravery, a mother and daughter from a remote village in Odisha’s Kandhamal district risked their lives to save the forest from a devastating wildfire. Their quick thinking, courage and love for nature helped protect the wildlife and forest. It was a dark night when Bimala Nayak, an elderly woman…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi urged the people of Odisha to observe ‘Earth Hour’ today for 1 hour from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm on March 22. He asked the citizens to switch off lights of homes and offices for 1 hour in order to protect Mother Earth. Taking to his X handle, the CM…
Bhubaneswar: Nine workers of Tata Steel Kalinganagar were injured in an accident at the Steel Melting Shop of the plant in Jajpur on Friday. All the injured workers were immediately admitted to the Tata Steel Medical Hospital at Kalinganagar for treatment. One of the injured was already discharged after receiving first aid, a communiqué issued by…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to improve the road infrastructure in Odisha, the State Cabinet has approved the proposal for ‘Odisha State Road Policy 2025’ with an aim to provide a framework for a quality road network, ensuring safe, sustainable, and efficient movement of people and goods across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi…
Sundergarh: A school van carrying 15 students overturned near Salangabuda under Dharudihi police station in Sundergarh district, leaving eight students injured. The accident occurred when the van belonging to of St. Francis School in Deodapada lost balance while trying to avoid a speeding bike. The injured students were rushed to the Sundargarh district headquarters hospital,…
Bhubaneswar: Liquor smugglers find different ways and means for their business and avoid being caught by the police and the officials of Excise Department. One such unique method of liquor business has come to the fore in Bhubaneswar in which two men were seen selling country-made liquor in cold drink bottles. Acting on a tip-off,…
Paradip: Two tug vessels were arrested at Paradip Port due to issues related to a maritime contract and commercial dispute. The arrest was carried out in the presence of Kujanga Sub-Judge Chinmayee Panda, as per the directives of the High Court. The case involves a claim of ₹428 crores filed by Alphard Maritime Limited regarding the…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued a traffic and public order in view of the two-day visit of President Droupadi Murmu to the state on March 24 and March 25. Apart from issuing the traffic advisory, the Commissionerate Police also advised people to plan their route accordingly so that they do not face any inconveniences…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly witnessed a ruckus today as Congress members staged a protest, wearing black dresses and turbans. The opposition party was demonstrating against the alleged rise in crimes against women in the state. The protest led to the adjournment of the Assembly’s question hour session until 11:30 am. The Speaker of the House…
