Deogarh: In a shocking incident a man allegedly killed his wife in Deogarh district of Odisha. The story did not end there. The woman had been admitted to the hospital where she passed away. After knowing about wife’s death, the man abandoned the dead woman and family and fled from the scene. The incident took place…
Angul: A 25-year-old youth was killed after being attacked by a rogue elephant at Tarabha village under Purunakote police limits on Wednesday night. The deceased, identified as Anil, son of Ganeswar Bhoi. Anil was reportedly attacked by a wild elephant while he was returning home on Wednesday night. The villagers found Anil’s body lying on…
Bhubaneswar: A 45-year-old X-ray technician was found dead in the X-ray room of Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday evening. The deceased has been identified as Prabhat Mohanty. His body was found hanging around 7 pm. Hospital staff immediately rushed Mohanty to the casualty ward, but unfortunately, doctors declared him dead on arrival. However, the…
Khordha: Three children sustained serious injuries in a firecracker explosion at Kumarbasta under the jurisdiction of the Khordha Industrial Estate police station on Thursday. The incident occurred when firecrackers stored in a drum inside a pooja room exploded. The injured include a 10-year-old boy, a 9-year-old boy, and a 12-year-old girl. After receiving first aid,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will resume public grievance hearing on Monday, March 3, at the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell, located in Unit-5, Bhubaneswar. Online registration for the hearing will begin at 11 AM on February 28. A maximum of 1,000 registrations will be accepted. Interested individuals can register through the Janasunani Portal (https://janasunani.odisha.gov.in/)…
Bhubaneswar: Retired Odisha cadre IAS officer R. Balakrishnan, who had served as the Development Commissioner of Odisha and principal advisor to the chief minister, has been appointed as the Director of the International Institute of Tamil Studies by the government of Tamil Nadu. Balakrishnan’s literary works include the much acclaimed Journey of a Civilization: Indus…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant milestone for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur in Odisha. The missile, launched from an Indian Naval Seaking Helicopter, demonstrated its precision and effectiveness…
Bhubaneswar: The State government, in collaboration with urban development authorities and environmental experts, announced the conceptualization of the Mahanadi Waterfront project. This transformative initiative is set to redefine the Mahanadi Riverfront, turning it into a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive space that merges ecological conservation with urban development. The project will enhance the quality of life…
Bhubaneswar, February 27, 2025: Indian Railways set a remarkable record during the Maha Kumbh 2025 by operating over 15,000 trains in just 42 days, far surpassing the initial target of 13,500 trains. This record-breaking achievement included numerous special trains designed to accommodate the massive influx of pilgrims traveling from across the country, with significant contributions…
Bhubaneswar: Giving his reaction over falling down of a servitor during Jagara festival yesterday night, the injured servitor’s son has blamed that as sand had not been filled at the climbing area the mishap took place. However, senior leader Sura Routray has said that due to heavy crowd things were difficult. His leg slipped as…
