Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has appealed to residents not to carry bhog in polythene bags during the upcoming Durga Puja. The move aims to curb the use of single-use plastics and reduce the surge in garbage generated during the festive season.According to BMC, the city usually generates around 800 metric tonnes of waste daily, out…
Bhubaneswar: The case of a missing woman traffic constable from Bhubaneswar has taken a grim turn, with police finding that she was murdered by her lover, who is also a constable.According to reports, the accused, identified as Deepak Rout, has confessed to strangling the 25-year-old traffic constable, Subhamitra Sahoo, following a dispute. After the murder, he allegedly…
Udayagiri (Kandhamal): A massive landslide at Kalinga Ghat in Kandhamal district on Tuesday brought vehicular movement to a standstill on the crucial Vijayawada–Ranchi National Highway (NH-167), leaving hundreds of commuters stranded. The incident occurred around 3 PM near Andharkot following continuous rainfall in the region.The landslide, which damaged nearly 20 to 30 meters of the highway,…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance the travel experience of flyers, Passenger Service Day will be observed at airports across the country on September 17. At Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) inBhubaneswar, a series of programmes have been lined up for passengers and stakeholders, the airport Director Prasanna Pradhan informed.The celebrations will begin on Wednesday morning after the arrival…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed IRTS officer Kaustuva Dipta Pany as Joint Secretary to the Government of Odisha’s Commerce & Transport Department.The General Administration and Public Grievance Department has issued a notification in this regard.A 2016 batch officer, Pany, who is currently serving in the Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, Government of India, will join…
Bhubaneswar: Two days after a road accident claimed the life of a woman, her son, who had sustained injuries in the same mishap, has succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.According to reports, the mishap occurred when a 14-wheeled truck carrying goods lost control and crashed into the stall on National Highway 26 near Bariniput under…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday inaugurated 913 newly constructed Anganwadi Centres across all 30 districts of the state.Among the districts, Kalahandi recorded the highest number with 90 new centres. Other major additions include 77 in Balasore, 72 in Ganjam, 68 in Puri, 61 in Khordha, and 56 in Nayagarh.The district-wise distribution of…
Bhubaneswar: Popular Odia actor Budhaditya Mohanty has been hospitalized due to health complications arising from a respiratory infection, on Tuesday.According to reports suffering from a lung infection, accompanied by cold and fever symptoms. Initially, he was being treated at home with self-care, but as he showed no signs of improvement, he was hospitalized.His fans and…
Sundergarh: In a major crackdown on illegal narcotics, the Sundergarh Town Police on Sunday arrested four persons for allegedly smuggling and selling codeine-based cough syrup to local youth near the Sundergarh Truck Owners’ Association office, police said on Monday.The accused have been identified as Hemant of Lephripara, Dharani Bagarti of Khamarbahal village, and Jitendra Kishan and…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the holy Kartik month, the registration process for Habisyali has commenced in Puri from today.According to reports, the online registration process will start from September 19. Eligible widows and married women can apply through the website (https/edistrict.odisha.gov.in) to avail accommodation service.Approximately 2,500 Habisyali are expected to participate in the event. They will…
