Bhubaneswar: Dhanteras, a festival traditionally celebrated in North India, has gained widespread acceptance in Odisha, particularly among the younger generation. This auspicious day, marking the beginning of Diwali festivities is now observed with great enthusiasm across the state. Historically, Odias celebrate Akshaya Tritiya as the primary festival for buying new possessions. However, with changing times,…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Ayushman Bharat Part-2 today. Accordingly, free health services will be available to all citizens above 70 years of age.As per reports, following the launch of Ahushman Bharat 2 by PM Modi, the new health insurance cards will be available in Odisha by the end of this financial year….
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ marathon to celebrate National Unity Day at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.Chief Minister Majhi, Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, Higher Education and Sports Minister Suryavansi Suraj, Health Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling, Panchayat Raj Minister Ravi…
Bhubaneswar: Rosalin Behera, Tehsildar of Talcher in Odisha’s Angul district, reportedly fell prey to cyber crime and lost Rs 90,000 in the process. Despite the repeated alerts and awareness campaigns by various government agencies, people continue to fall prey to online fraud. Behera fell victim to an online scam after receiving a deceptive message on her…
Bhubaneswar: A wild cat was spotted near the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) at late night around 2 am, informed Forest official Alok Kumar Parida and his colleagues.It is estimated that the height of wild cat is about 1.5 ft tall and 3 ft long.Yesterday, panic gripped among the people after people claimed that they spotted…
Baliguda: In a horrific incident, a man allegedly killed his wife by slitting her throat after she refused to give him money to buy liqour at Nuamunda village under Tumudibandha police limits of Kandhamal district.The deceased woman has been identified as Madhumati Dalai of the same village.As per reports, Madhumati’s husband Chandrakant asked her money for…
Puri: A 69-year-old Habisyali (women, mostly widows), who was quite unwell was taken to Puri district headquarters Hospital (DHH), died today while undergoing treatment on Sunday.The deceased has been identified as Ratnamani Mangaraj of Bentha village under Kansa block in Puri district.As per sources, she was residing in Brundabati Bhakta Niwas for the month-long Kartik Brata….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to conduct an aerial survey today to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Dana. Starting at 11:35 am, the survey will be conducted via helicopter and is expected to last around two hours. According to sources, Majhi will hold a discussion with departmental officials at Lok…
Mayurbhanj: In a major crackdown, Commercial Tax and Goods and Services Tax (CT-GST) officials seized around 20 kg gold from a logistics van at Baripada last night.After a major tip-off, the CT-GST team intercepted the logistics van at MKC Chhak in Baripada on Friday.As per sources, the vehicle was spotted while delivering gold ornaments to some…
Rajnagar: Cyclone Dana made landfall at Habalikhatti within Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha midnight on October 25, 2024, bringing severe winds and heavy rainfall that completely battered the coastal region.The cyclone moved across Kendrapara, Bhadrak and other districts, unleashing intense rainfall and strong winds that toppled thatched houses, uprooted trees and electric poles.The cottages at Habalikhatti…
