Balasore: At least four persons were killed and over 30 sustained injuries after a tourist bus overturned on NH 16 in the Jaleswar area of Odisha’s Balasore district in the wee hours of Saturday. The deceased have been identified as Kamala Devi Yadav (70), Ram Prasad Yadav (55), Rajesh Kumar Mishra (58) and Shankar Yadav…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj today informed that the State government will soon fill up over 1500 vacant professor posts in universities in the State.The Higher Education Minister informed about the recruitment of the professors in universities to the newsmen after attending an important meeting held to discuss about the vacancies across the state.Law…
Patnagarh: There has been a 12-hour bandh in Patnagarh on Saturday, the shutdown call from 6 am to 6 pm shall be effected.According to reports, all institutions and services will be closed except for emergency services. There will be a railway track blockade also.The bandh has been called in support of a longstanding demand. Since 2012,…
Bhubaneswar, 27.09.2024: In a stellar performance, East Coast Railway (ECoR) athletes secured four medals at the 14th All India Railway Archery Championship 2024, held at Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) from 23rd to 25th September, 2024. Shri Subham Dash showcased outstanding skill by winning two Gold Medals in the Compound group. Additionally, Shri Kulvender added to…
Cuttack: In a shocking incident, a woman reportedly killed her father-in-law Chakragarh Mahula Sahi under Jodum police limits in Cuttack after he came to learn about her extramarital affair in Odisha’s Cuttack district. The deceased has been identified as Panu Behera. Panu was found dead in their house under mysterious circumstances on Thursday morning.Panu’s daughter Sukanti…
Bhubaneswar: For the past two days, life in Odisha districts has come to a grinding halt due to incessant heavy rainfall, disrupting daily life, and posing a significant threat to the state’s infrastructure.The latest victim of the torrential rains is the Panchalingeswar Temple in Balasore district, where the district administration has temporarily imposed a ban…
Puri: Puri experienced heavy rainfall early this morning, leading to significant waterlogging on the iconic ‘Bada Danda’ (Grand Road). Residents woke up to find knee-deep water inundating the area, causing disruptions in daily activities and traffic.The local administration has deployed pumps to drain the water, but continuous rainfall is hampering efforts. Authorities have urged residents…
Bhubaneswar. Mystery shrouds the death of a retired Army man whose body was recovered from a locked house in the Nayapalli area in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Anil Chhotray, a native of Narendrapur area in Banapur of Odisha’s Khurdha district.The police recovered Anil’s body and sent it to Capital Hospital for…
New Delhi: In a significant move, the Union government announced a revision in the wheat-rice ratio for ration card holders in Odisha and 8 other state. The new rule will come into effect from October. The move aims to address the changing dietary preferences and demands of people.As per the revised allocation of food grain, 35…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, will hold its first district collectors’ conference today, focusing on the effective implementation of various government schemes and making administration more people-friendly.The two-day conference, beginning today at 9:00 am at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Centre, will be attended by all district collectors, Superintendents of…
