Red Alert: IMD Warns Of Severe Thunderstorms In Three Odisha Districts Within 3 Hour

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast warning for severe thunderstorms with hail and gusty surface winds reaching speeds of 60-70 kmph, accompanied by lightning and moderate to intense rainfall, in three Odisha districts. As per nowcast warning issued by the IMD at 1:30 pm, Gajapati, Rayagada and Ganjam districts will be…

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar Observes National Dengue Day

Bhubaneswar, 17/5: AIIMS Bhubaneswar observed National Dengue Day with a series of public awareness programmes held at the Main OPD foyer, today. The initiative aimed to educate the public about Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, and promote effective preventive strategies to combat its spread.   The event was spearheaded by the Department of General Medicine,…

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Odisha Sizzles Amidst Heatwave: Bhubaneswar records high temperature at 32.8°C

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is boiling under a severe heatwave for the last few days. Even early morning today Bhubaneswar recorded 32.8 degrees Celsius. The heatwave has been relentless, with the scorching sun making life unbearable since morning. The humidity has added to the discomfort, making it feel like the state is being fried in a hot cauldron….

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Mutilated body of youth found in Balasore district

Jaleswar: The mutilated body of a youth has reportedly been found in the Balasore district of Odisha on Friday morning. The body was found fallen on the Chandaneswar-Talasari road near Bindhapadmapur village under Talasari Marine Police Station limits. The deceased has been identified as Shibshankar Panda of Barbaria village. As per reports, the locals found body…

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Act tough on ticketless travel, Min tells CRUT

Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra has directed Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) officials to take strict action against ticketless travel to curb revenue loss. The instruction came during a comprehensive review of CRUT operations held here Thursday. The Minister laid out a strategic roadmap to enhance urban mobility across Odisha. Key among…

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3 temples in Odisha’s Balasore district looted, sparks outrage

Jaleswar: At least three temples were looted yesterday night in Balasore district of Odisha. The loots took place from the Lord Jagannath temple in Benuda under Kamarda Police station limits and Maa Sheetala and Goddess Kali temples in Jhakajhaki under Bhogarai Police Sttion limits. As per reports, looters took away gold ornaments and cash money after…

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Class IX student hangs self after denied mobile in Odisha’s Balasore dist

Balasore: In a tragic incident, a Class IX student allegedly hanged himself after denied mobile phone in Balasore district of Odisha. His hanging body was recovered today from their house in Balia area under Sahadevkhunta Police Station limits. The deceased minor boy has been identified as the son of Tapan Giri. As per reports, the boy…

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Driver dies after cold drinks laden truck meets accident in Odisha’s Angul district

Angul: The driver of a cold drinks laden truck died after the vehicle met with an accident in Angul district of Odisha yesterday night. The accident took place on the National Highway No. 149 under Khamar police station of the district. The deceased has been identified as Sumant Sahu from Telasalmia area under Boinda police station…

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Odisha Vigilance launches DA searches at 7 locations of Dharmasala ABDO

Jajpur: Tightening the noose around the neck of corrupt government officials Odisha Vigilance launched DA searches at 7 locations of the ABDO of Dharmasala Block in Jajpur district today morning. The ABDO has been identified as Asit Kumar Patra. As per reports, today that is on 15.05.2025 on the allegation of acquisition of disproportionate assets (DA)…

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