Balasore: Water level in Subarnarekha breaches danger mark, Leaves of officials cancelled

Balasore: The water level of Subarnarekha river has crossed the danger mark in Rajghat village of Balasore district. On Saturday, due to the increase in the water level of the river, there is a threat of flood to the people along the river. The danger signal was triggered. As a result, the low-lying areas in Baliapal,…

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Minister Reprimands Teachers Over Low School Attendance In Kandhamal

Phulbani: School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond on Saturday paid a surprise visit to the Government Girls’ High School in Pakanagaon village under Kandhamal district and expressed shock over the poor student attendance. Out of 378 enrolled students, only five were present in the school. The Minister, visibly upset, called a meeting with the school…

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Woman Allegedly Kills Husband With Help Of Paramour In Balasore

Bhubaneswar: A woman allegedly murdered her husband with the help of her paramour at Jaleswar block in Balasore district. The deceased has been identified as Ramakant Ghosh, a resident of Gobarghata grampanchayat. The accused, identified as Jahnavi, wife of  Ramakant Ghosh and Manas Ghosh (lover), were detained by villagers after the body of Ramakanta Ghosh…

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CRUT Launches ‘Zero Accident Day’ Initiative To Enhance Road Safety

Bhubaneswar: As part of its unwavering commitment to ensuring road safety, Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has intensified its efforts under the ‘Zero Accident Day’ initiative. Daily counselling sessions and the administration of the Road Safety Pledge are being systematically conducted across all CRUT depots and operational terminals. These sessions are designed to sensitise crew…

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Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates yoga sculpture of PM Modi at Puri Beach to mark 11th International Day of Yoga

Puri: On the occasion of the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations, renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik on Saturday created a striking sand sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing Ustrasana (Camel Pose) at Puri Beach. Below the sculpture, the theme for this year, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, was written….

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Odisha Schools Reopen After Summer Break; Safety Measures In Place Amid Diarrhoea Outbreak

Bhubaneswar: Schools across Odisha reopened today, after the summer break. As schools reopened after the summer vacation, students were visibly excited to step back into their classrooms, eager to reconnect with friends and teachers. The atmosphere was buzzing with chatter and laughter as students shared stories of their vacation adventures. With fresh notebooks, new uniforms,…

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PM Modi Launches Rs 18,600 Cr Development Projects In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 105 development projects worth over Rs 18,600 crore in Odisha, marking a significant boost to the state’s infrastructure and economy. The projects include initiatives in drinking water, irrigation, health, rural roads, national highways, and railway infrastructure. During his visit, PM Modi flagged off the first passenger train to Boudh district,…

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