Bhubaneswar: A youth was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Badagada Brit Colony of Odisha’s Capital City, Bhubaneswar, on Thursday afternoon.As informed by sources, the body of the youth, who is identified as Subham Panda aka Guddu of Kuakhia village in Jajpur district, was found hanging inside a house in Badagada Brit Colony. However, under what circumstances,…
Bhubaneswar/ Rayagada : Utkal Alumina International Ltd. (UAIL), a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Group’s Hindalco, has executed multiple developmental projects in Raulighati village under Kashipur Block of Rayagada district, making a tangible difference in villagers’ quality of life.For years, the absence of proper road connectivity had kept the village cut off from the outside world….
Malkangiri: Tuna Bagh (22 years old) of Parjaguda village near Malkangiri fell down from the roof of his house about 5 years ago. As a result, both of his legs are no longer working. He moves with the help of a wheelchair and has been deprived of his education. His father is a daily wage…
Bhubaneswar:Dated the 28th August 2025: Odisha has emerged as a frontrunner in sustainable urban transport, securing the fifth position in India in the adoption of electric buses (e-buses). With 450 e-buses already on the roads and plans to cross the 1,000 mark in the coming years, the state is rapidly expanding its green mobility ecosystem…
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu has greeted citizens on the occasion of Nuakhai, emphasizing the festival’s significance in expressing gratitude to the country’s farmers.In her message, she highlighted the importance of respecting agriculture and acknowledging the hard work of farmers who sustain the nation.The President’s tweet conveyed her heartfelt wishes to the people of Odisha and…
Bhubaneswar: Commissionerate Police on Thursday arrested a man, who ironically posed as a motivational speaker, on charges of burglary in Bhubaneswar.The accused has been identified as Manoj Singh. He ran an online channel titled “Change Your Life” where he delivered motivational talks urging people to stay away from crime. However, police said that while Singh inspired…
cuttack: A portion of the roof of an under-construction platform at Cuttack railway station collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, disrupting train operations and raising safety concerns.According to reports, the incident occurred on Platform 1, which is currently undergoing redevelopment. The collapsed section, estimated to be around 500 metres long, fell onto the railway tracks, blocking movement and…
Bhubaneswar: A three-day bird census is set to be conducted in the mangrove forest areas of Bhitarkanika National Park from August 30 to September 1.The survey will cover key nesting sites located in Matha Dia, Laxmiprasad Dia, Durgaprasad Dia, and Bali Dia.According to Varadaraj Gaonkar, Divisional Forest Officer (Wildlife), Rajnagar Division, the census will focus on…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi reviewed the integrated development work of Ghatgaon Maa Tarini Shrine at Ghatagaon in Keonjhar. He reviewed the integrated development work of Maa Tarini Peeth at Lok Seva Bhawan and discussed with the intellectuals of the locality.The development and beautification work of Ghatgaon Maa Tarini Temple is being carried out at a…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance today arrested OFS officer Sarita Barik, serving as Assistant Commissioner of State Tax, Bhubaneswar-IV Circle, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹25,000 from a bakery firm. Barik had reportedly issued a show-cause notice to the complainant, directing him to pay ₹2,27,147 towards reversal of Input Tax Credit (ITC) for the…
