Bhubaneswar: In a significant development over the long-standing Mahanadi water sharing dispute, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has assured his Odisha counterpart that the proposal for an amicable resolution is under consideration.Responding to a letter sent by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on July 25, Sai stated that he has received the proposal and…
Bhubaneswar: Over 34.85 lakh farmers in Odisha received the 20th installment of financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Saturday, as part of the nationwide disbursal event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.Under this installment, Rs 20,500 crore was transferred directly to the bank accounts of more…
Koraput: Amid growing stress on mental health, Odisha witnessed a worrying surge in suicide bid cases as yet another couple and a sports teacher reportedly attempted to end their lives today in Mayurbhanj and Koraput districts, respectively. In Mayurbhanj, a woman lost her life while her male friend sustained critical injures after the duo attempted self-immolation in…
Angul: Averting a major mishap, at least 10 jawans of Odisha State Armed Police (OSAP) had a narrow escape and sustained injuries after their bus collided with a trawler in Angul district today. Of them, seven were critically hurt.The incident took place on NH 55 near Mundasahi Chhak in the wee hours around 4.30 am. As…
Berhampur: A dreaded criminal, identified as Sunil, was injured during a police encounter carried out by Golanthara police in Odisha’s Ganjam district in the early hours today.He was rushed to the MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur for treatment after sustaining bullet injuries on his left leg.According to sources, the encounter occurred under Golanthara police…
Bhubaneswar ; East Coast Railway (ECoR) has launched a fortnight-long Swachhata Abhiyan, running from 1st to 15th August 2025, with a focus on ensuring cleanliness across Railway Stations, trains, offices, workshops, maintenance depots, hospitals, and residential areas under its jurisdiction. This massive cleanliness drive is being carried out to create awareness and inspire collective action…
Keonjhar/Sundargarh :ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), as part of its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative Project ‘Trupti’,inaugurated two solar-powered drinking water supply units at Belkundi and Motupadar villages under Keonjhar and Sundargarh district respectively. These will provide access to safe and clean drinking water for the local communities thereby enhancing their health and…
Bhubaneswar:(Correspondent) :- After a venomous snake bit a child while he was sleeping at 11 pm from remote Ganjam district, the parents immediately took him to the Ganjam Government Hospital. The medical officer suggested that he be taken to Cuttack or Bhubaneswar immediately, stating that it was very complicated and problematic. When the parents got…
Koraput: In a striking instance of superstition overriding scientific reasoning, two young men from Patruda village in Odisha’s Koraput district were declared “dead while alive” after witnessing an unusual sight — two crows mating. Located barely 10 kilometers from the district headquarters, Patruda is home to tribal communities who continue to observe age-old customs. According to…
Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, serious allegations against an OAS officer currently posted in OSDMA has shocked everyone. The wife of Deputy General Manager (DGM) has brought serious allegations of cruel and irresponsible behaviour towards her and her newborn child. She has sought justice from the Mahila Police station and lodged a complaint against her husband…
