Bhubaneswar: The forest department has commenced the annual crocodile headcount exercise in the Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district today. The exercise will continue till January 22. As many as 22 teams have been constituted to count the crocodiles in the creeks, rivers, wetland sites in four ranges within the park and its nearby areas. The…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi stated that his goal is to make Odisha prosperous by 2036 and a “growth engine of India by 2047.”He emphasized that the state government is fully committed to achieving these objectives.Majhi stated, “You must be aware that our goal is to make Odisha a prosperous state by 2036 and…
Malkangiri: In a big achievement for Police, a hard core Maoist leader Damdar was shot dead in an exchange of fire on Thursday. Damdar was carrying a bounty of Rs 50 lakh on his head.Damdar was killed in the exchange of fire between police and Maoists. The Maoists in a press release gave this information. He…
Bhubaneswar: The IMD has predicted that the night temperature will stay between 11- 13 degree Celsius in the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar in the next seven days. In the last 24 hours, the temperature in Odisha’s major cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack dropped to 12.3 degrees and 12.4 degrees respectively. It is expected…
Sundargarh: After 40 hours of intensive rescue operation, three bodies of labourers were recovered from the Dalmia Cement factory. On January 16, a massive mishap reportedly took place at Dalmia Cement factory in Rajgangpur of Odisha’s Sundargarh district allegedly after the coal hopper collapsed during stocking. The Odisha government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs…
Khordha: A female elephant was found dead at Dalatola Kanibari village under the Begunia block in Khordha district, with preliminary investigations suggesting electrocution as the likely cause of death. On a tip-off, a team of forest officials rushed to the spot and launched an investigation to ascertain the cause behind the elephant’s death. Forest officials…
Jaleswar: In a tragic incident a trailer capsized in the Digha beach on the Odisha- West Bengal border today. The nine fisherman present in the fish catching trailer had a narrow escape after the trailer boat capsized due to a technical glitch. According to information, nine fishermen had gone into the deep waters of Digha…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday began its comprehensive midwinter bird census, covering all 52 forest divisions across the state. This ambitious project aims to log both indigenous and migratory bird species, providing valuable insights into the state’s rich avifauna.Key locations, including Chilika Lake, Bhitarkanika National Park, and Hirakud Dam, are being closely monitored due…
Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Friday asked all sub-divisional magistrates (SDMs) to strictly enforce the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 to make Odisha a dowry-free state.Parida, who is in charge of the Women and Child Development Department, issued this instruction to sub-collectors or SDMs, who are designated as Dowry Prohibition Officers here during a meeting…
Bhubaneswar: The Income Tax (IT) raids on the house of Braja Das, brother of Naba Das, are still underway. On the allegations of tax evasion, the IT is conducted raids at 44 locations.House searches are undergoing at his Sambalpur based house and office. Seven contractors linked to Braja Das are also under the radar of the…
