Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has postponed the reopening of schools for the academic session after summer vacation, rescheduling it from June 18 to June 20, 2025. This decision considers the current weather conditions, particularly the high temperatures and the transition into the monsoon season. Schools across the state will now reopen on June 20. Additionally,…
Bhubaneswar: The Khandagiri police arrested two Bengalis for attempting to kidnap a minor girl on Sunday night in the Dumuduma area under Khandargiri police. They were reportedly under the influence of alcohol. According to information, two Bengali youths were attempting to kidnap a minor when police caught them. The locals noticed them while they were…
Bhubaneswar: The police have apprehended George Munda, the prime accused in the explosives loot incident, from the K. Balang police station area in Sundargarh district. DIG (Western Range) Brijesh Roy disclosed this information in a press conference, stating that George Munda, a Maoist informer, was involved in the looting of explosives. The breakthrough came after the…
Bhubaneswar: The Tamando police station has apprehended five individuals, including the main accused Manish Patnaik and Baburao Acharya, for running a vehicle theft gang in the capital city. The arrests were made after a thorough investigation revealed that the accused had stolen 11 motorcycles, including six Bullet bikes, and sold them to other individuals. The…
Khordha: At least seven people were seriously injured and more than 30 others sustained injuries when a private bus, ‘Nilakantha,’ overturned on National Highway-16 near Pitapalli in Khordha district on Sunday afternoon. The mishap occurred around 2 pm on the Khordha-Berhampur stretch of the highway. According to reports, the bus was traveling from Bhubaneswar to…
Bhubaneswar: A youth died and three others were critically injured in a lightning strike in the Bangriposi area of Mayurbhanj district on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Bhim Charan Marndi (25) of Gohirapal village. According to reports, Marndi went to feed cattle near the forest alongside Jagannath Marndi (40) from Bholagadia village around 1…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a poignant sand sculpture on Puri Beach to pay tribute to the victims of the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. The sculpture carries the powerful message “Never Again,” serving as a collective plea for safer skies and honouring the innocent lives lost in the tragedy. The…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the rising cases of diarrhea in several districts, the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department has issued an urgent advisory to all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and district-level officials. The advisory directs them to take immediate preventive and response measures to contain the outbreak. Principal Secretary Usha Padhee has emphasized the…
Cuttack: The diarrhoea outbreak that initially affected Jajpur district has now spread to Cuttack and Dhenkanal districts. While the situation in Jajpur is showing signs of improvement, the neighbouring districts are grappling with a rising number of cases. In Banki, Gholapur village, 26 people are currently suffering from diarrhoea, with some being treated at Athagarh…
Bhubaneswar: The monsoon rains are likely to lash out from tomorrow. The rains will intensify from June 18 to 20 at several places in Odisha. The IMD further predicted a cyclonic circulation around June 18. This cyclonic circulation is likely to activate the monsoon. The weather is likely to remain cloudy till June 20. Nabarangpur, Kandhamal,…
