Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida’s mother, Lobhabati Parida, passed away on Wednesday night at a private hospital in Cuttack while undergoing treatment. She was 89.Lobhabati, a resident of Nuahaat Nibharana in Puri district, is survived by her five children, with Pravati being her third child. According to reports, Lobhabati had been unwell for the…
Malkangiri: As many as four hard-core Maoists had a change of heart and surrendered to police. They were carrying a bounty of Rs 8 lakh each. They surrendered to the Malkangiri border in Narayanpur police station of Chhattisgarh district.According to information, the hard core Maoists belonged to Dwasi cadre informed Narayanpur SP. They were each carrying…
Gopa: In a tragic incident, two people died after their car met with an accident near the Junei sankha square in the Nimapada road in Puri district.The deceased has been identified as Sandip Mahapatra of Guhalpada in Nimapada and Sanatana Senapati of Jaleswar. The duo were travelling for their law examination.According to information, on Wednesday night,…
Nabarangpur: Six looters looted hard cash of Rs 15 lakh in the broad daylight from Pathan Sahi under Raighar block in Nabarangpur district. The miscreants were wearing masks and looted the booty at gunpoint. According to information, a group of six looters robbed Rs 15 lakh cash from a businessman named Abdul Ansari. He was going…
A recent report by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has highlighted a concerning issue in Odisha, where over 11,000 children are vulnerable to child marriages. The findings are based on data from the 2023-24 academic session, which revealed high rates of school absenteeism and dropouts.The NCPCR’s comprehensive survey covered 26,415 schools…
Bhubaneswar: Contraband goods worth Rs 4 crore were seized from the Biju Patnaik International airport, Bhubaneswar on Wednesday morning. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and the Customs Department seized the contraband goods and drugs.According to sources, a man of Kerala origin was found carrying the contraband goods from Bangkok to Bhubaneswar when the intelligence nabbed…
Khordha : On the occasion of holy Makar Sankranti, on Tuesday, Chilika MLA and Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan visited Ladukeswar Old Age Home in Banpur NAC and spends time with inmates. On this occasion, Minister inaugurated the new room for the inmates and also distributed blankets, clothes and fruits. He along with Banpur block…
Salepur: A video showing the hooliganism of Mahanga MLA Sarada Padhan during the visit of Law Minister is surfacing online. This happened during the visit of Minister Prithviraj Harichandan to the Achyutananda Pitha near Nemal in Nischitakoili block of Salepur in Cuttack district on Monday. According to information, a party worker of BJP Yuva wing…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has announced to provide milk in the mid-day meal (MDM) scheme given to students of government run schools. This was informed by Fisheries and Animal Resources Development mInister, Gokulananda Mallick on Tuesday.According to information, the students will get 200 ml milk included in the Mid day meal scheme to increase the nutritional intake…
Just as Pongal illuminates Tamil Nadu, Lohri warms Punjab, and Bihu or Magh Bihu delights Assam, Makar Sankranti brings joy and revelry to Odisha, with celebrations unfolding across the state in a vibrant display of pomp and gaiety.Makar Sankranti is a grand celebration that marks the Sun’s journey towards the northern hemisphere, bringing longer days…
