On one hand, the government promotes the "Drug-Free India" slogan; on the other, it plans to reopen liquor shops. . Attempts to take credit for job appointments actually processed by the previous BJD government. . Total disappointment for youth in the sports sector. Bhubaneswar, 21/09/2025: Biju Yuva Janata Dal (BYJD) President Chinmaya Sahoo has strongly…
Bhubaneswar: In a vibrant show of community spirit, Bhubaneswar hosted a grand marathon on Sunday as part of the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ (Drug-Free India Campaign), coinciding with the nationwide ‘Seva Pakhwada’ celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. Dubbed the ‘Namo Yuva Run’, the event kicked off at Kalinga Stadium and ended at Janata Maidan,…
Bhubaneswar, Sept 20: “There is no shortcut to success – hard work has no substitute,” said H.M. Bangur, Chairman of Shree Cement, while addressing the Marketing Conclave organised by KIIT School of Management on Saturday. Speaking to an audience of young management students, Bangur stressed that those who cultivate the discipline of consistent hard work are…
Bhubaneswar 20th Sept 2025: Vedanta Aluminium is rewriting the status quowithina domain that has long been seen as an exclusive bastion for male professionals: the fascinating yet complex world of modern manufacturing. In asector where heavy machinery, hot furnaces, and powerful engines are the norm, the company is opening new doors for women professionals to advance….
Bhubaneswar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police on Saturday arrested Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Dillip Kumar Nayak on charges of duping a Cuttack-based businessman of over ₹12.42 crore under the guise of investments in real estate projects and land deals in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Nayak, a resident of Jhanjiri Mangala under Badambadi police…
Balasore: In an unfortunate incident, two cousin brothers died due to electrocution at Kapasuda village under Jaleswar police station limits of Balasore district on Saturday. One Rabindra Jena and his cousin brother Jagannath Jena reportedly left their houses at around 11 AM today and went to the paddy field to uproot weeds so that the paddy…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has spent over Rs 10 crore towards the maintenance and renovation of Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from June 2024 to September 20, 2025. Additionally, Rs 26 crore has been allocated for the maintenance of the Samaleswari Temple in Sambalpur for the financial year 2024-25. Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan informed the state assembly…
Bhubaneswar: Train operations were disrupted on Saturday following protests by members of the Adivasi Kudmi Samaj at multiple locations under the South Eastern Railway jurisdiction. The demonstrations led to the diversion of three trains originating from Odisha, East Coast Railway (ECoR) informed. To ensure passenger safety and maintain smooth train movement, the affected trains have been…
Puri: A tourist was rescued by lifeguards after he drowned while bathing in the sea at Sector 3 of the Puri beach. The tourist, identified as Sougata Sadhukhan from North 24 at Parganas in West Bengal, was swept away by strong currents. Thanks to the quick response of the lifeguard, Sougata was rescued and brought…
Sundargarh: Odisha Vigilance nabs Rukura Irrigation Project staffer, Bonai in Sundargarh district while taking bribe of Rs 7,000. This was the second installment of bribe for the release of land acquisition money of a tribal land loser. The Clerk cum cashier, Prithviraj Kamila had earlier taken a bribe of Rs 10,000. The accused Clerk-cum-Cashier, Land Acquisition…
