Odisha Police arrest Afghan national for document fraud, illegal stay

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police, with the help of immigration officials, have arrested an Afghanistan national on charges of staying in India illegally since 2018 by forging documents and doing business in Cuttack city. The man was identified as Mohammad Yousaf alias Yaha Khan, aged about 54 years, son of Mohammad Nasim Khan of Kabul in Afghanistan, and…

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East Coast Railway To Run Record 365 Special Trains For Rath Yatra 2025

Bhubaneswar: In view of the upcoming world-renowned Rath Yatra festival in Puri, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced extensive arrangements to facilitate seamless travel for pilgrims and visitors from Odisha and neighboring states. A record 365 special trains will operate during the Rath Yatra 2025 period, in addition to the regular services. These special trains…

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An Awareness Camp on International Yoga Day Organized by Jan Shikshan Sansthan Nuapada

Nuapada, (Correspondent): Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Nuapada organized an Awareness Camp on International Day of Yoga’2025 with the theme “ONE EARTH ONE HEALTH ” along with a Yoga Session at Khoksa village of Nuapada Block of Nuapada district, where a total of 57 participants from local youths, volunteers, beneficiaries of JSS, Nuapada participated. The DIRECTOR JSS,…

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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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