Three Men Electrocuted While Working On Toilet Tank In Balasore

Balasore: Three men were electrocuted while working on a toilet tank in Gagandhuli village under Simulia police station in Balasore district on Sunday.The deceased have been identified as Babaji Majhi and Bapi Majhi. The identity of the third victim is yet to be confirmed.According to reports, the men were working on the toilet tank when they…

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Bhubaneswar to have underground metro, says Minister Prithviraj Harichandan

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar city will have an underground metro system instead of an elevated corridor metro, which was previously announced, said Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan today.He said that the state government is moving ahead with plans for a fully underground metro rail system in the state capital.Speaking on the matter, the Minister clarified that no…

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Odisha Law Minister: Ban on liquor, non-veg sale at ‘Bada Danda’ in Puri to take effect

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to transform Puri into a prominent pilgrim city, Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan today announced key decisions ahead of the annual Rath Yatra.The Minister said a blanket ban will be enforced on the sale of liquor at shops and bars within a two-kilometre radius of the Shree Jagannath Temple. Additionally, the sale…

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22 Covid cases detected in this Odisha district

Cuttack: While 22 new Covid-19 cases have been reported in Cuttack district, Chief District Medical Officer Dr. Prashant Kumar Hota assured the situation is not alarming.Providing details, Dr. Hota said five of the infected individuals have been admitted to hospitals, while the remaining 17 are in home quarantine. He confirmed the condition of all patients is…

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Odisha govt plans ₹200 crore revamp of Nicco park in Bhubaneswar into world-class tourism destination

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has drawn up an ambitious ₹200 crore redevelopment plan to transform the defunct Nicco Park in Bhubaneswar into a world-class tourism destination.Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has reviewed the redevelopment proposal. Before the project takes off, efforts are underway to end the existing public-private partnership and bring full control of the…

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Rayagada Forest Division Celebrates 52nd World Environment Day

Rayagada,  The Rayagada Forest Division, under the leadership of the Odisha Forest Department, celebrated the 52nd World Environment Day on June 5, 2025. The event was held at the Forest Range Office in Rayagada and was attended by dignitaries, forest officials, local villagers, and students from Gumma School. The chief guest, Shri Satya Narayan Shadangi,…

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