Bhubaneswar, :NTPC Eastern Region II Headquarters celebrated the 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic spirit at Pokhariput, Bhubaneswar, the event was marked by the participation of senior officials, employees, and their family members, creating an atmosphere of unity and pride. The celebrations commenced with the hoisting of the National Flag by Shri Arindam…
Mohana: A youth was tied to a pole and thrashed blacks and blues over a family dispute in a Garadama village under Adaba Police limits in Gajapati district on Thursday. Police reached the spot and rescued him.According to information, the Kangaroo Court punished the youth by thrashing him. One Subhadra Malabisoyi of Garadama village under Brahmani…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain and thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds in Odisha on Independence Day, with certain districts likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.The IMD has issued an orange warning for Rayagada and Gajapati districts, forecasting that heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms with lightning…
Bhubaneswar: Taking a significant step towards making Odisha a regional hub for aviation services, the State Cabinet today approved a proposal to provide land at a 40% subsidy for setting up a world-class Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility.The proposal from the Commerce and Transport Department, approved during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan…
Sambalpur: In a shocking incident, a 29-year-old patient undergoing treatment at VIMSAR in Burla after attempting suicide tried to end his life again by jumping from the roof of the ENT department building today.The patient, identified as Subir Sirdar of Bhatigaon under Bijepur police limits in Bargarh district, had allegedly tried to take his own…
Gunupur: In a tragic incident, a bus overturned near Gunupur in Rayagada district of Odisha said reliable reports on Wednesday. As many as 10 passengers were injured.The bus was enroute from Puri to Kotpad, when it lost control and overturned on the road near Akhushinga. There were about 50 passengers in the bus. Reports said that,…
Jajpur: A minor tribal girl of the Kalia Pani area in Odisha’s Jajpur district was allegedly sold in Madhya Pradesh and later married by the buyer. Her family has lodged a complaint with the police. According to reports, two sisters from Sansailo village under Sukinda police limits allegedly conspired to sell the girl. The younger sister,…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday confirmed that a low-pressure area continues to persist over the Bay of Bengal (BoB), triggering heavy rain and thunderstorm warnings across Odisha.The system is expected to intensify and move west-northwestwards, impacting North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha within the next 48 hours.According to the IMD, the low-pressure…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure timely attendance of employees at Odisha Government offices, the State will soon install AI-enabled cameras at workplaces. During a secretary-level meeting today, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja directed officials to install such cameras at all government workplaces at the district level. In the first phase, the cameras will be set up at Kharavela Bhawan…
Bhubaneswar: In a dramatic turn of events, police prevented a couple from attempting self-immolation along with their 7-year-old daughter near the Odisha Legislative Assembly in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.The couple, hailing from Kotasingha village of Boudh district, reportedly decided to immolate themselves due to their daughter’s prolonged illness, which had not shown any improvement despite regular…
