Kaptipada Revenue official thrashed, vehicle torched by sand mafia in Mayurbhanj

Baripada: In a shocking incident, an additional tehsilar was aggressively assaulted and his vehicle torched by unidentified miscreants believed to be having links with the sand mafia in Kaptipada block of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district here on Monday. The revenue official Bhimkant Majhi, was on his way to raid illegal mining at some sand ghats when…

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Covid-19 Cases Rise To 15 In Odisha; No Cause For Panic, Says Health Director

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Public Health Director Dr. Nilakantha Mishra on Monday confirmed that the number of Covid-19 positive cases in the state has risen to 15, marking an increase of three cases from the previous day’s total of 12. Speaking to the media, Dr. Mishra assured the public that the situation remains under control and that there…

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Dacoity Bid Foiled In Rourkela; 6 Arrested, 5 Firearms Seized

Rourkela: Bondamunda police in Rourkela police district on Monday arrested six persons and seized four country-made pistols, one country-made revolver, 15 nos. of live ammunition, sword, mobile phones, etc. from their possession. According to reports, these persons were arrested while they were attempting a dacoity. A notorious criminal identified as Bittu Tanti who is said to…

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Tiranga Cycling Rally Held in Bhubaneswar to Honour the Indian Armed Forces:

Bhubaneswar, 01 June 2025 – To pay tribute to the Indian Armed Forces and celebrate World Bicycle Day, "Tiranga Cycling Rally" was held today in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of 25th week (Silver Jubilee Week) of "Sundays on Cycle". The event was jointly organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Department of…

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Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line Project Achieves Major Milestone with Final Tunnel Breakthrough

Breakthrough of All Seven Tunnels Completed; Tunnel No. T2 Marks a Significant Achievement Bhubaneswar, 1st June 2025: The Khurda Road – Balangir New Rail Line Project has achieved a historic milestone with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel No. T2, located between Buguda and Daspalla in Nayagarh District. The final breakthrough was completed on 30th May…

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Odisha: Differently-abled elderly woman crawls for kilometres to collect pension despite Govt promises

Patnagarh: Despite assurances by Odisha’s Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Minister, Nityananda Gond, that elderly beneficiaries would receive pensions at their doorstep, the harsh reality on the ground tells a different story. In a distressing incident from Patamunda Panchayat in Balangir district, the differently-abled elderly woman, Surekha Nayak from Pandesara village under…

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Odisha Sees 86% Excess Pre-Monsoon Rainfall

Odisha has recorded an alarming 86% excess rainfall during the pre-monsoon period, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), raising concerns over agriculture, urban infrastructure, and flood preparedness. Between March 1 and May 31, the state received 238.6 mm of rain, significantly higher than the normal average of 128.6 mm. Affected regions include 21 districts…

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Mystery surrounds death of police ASI in Odisha’s Kalahandi as half-burnt body found on NH

Bhawanipatna: The half-charred body of a police officer was found on National Highway-26 near Banamalipur under Junagarh police limits in Odisha’s Kalahandi district late Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Pabitra Golapi, a native of Koraput district. He was working at the Bhawanipatna Reserve Police office. The body was initially…

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