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…
Bhubaneswar: In a moment of celebration for wildlife enthusiasts, Odisha’s Nandankanan Zoological Park has announced the birth of two tiger cubs to white tigress Mousumi on the night of June 7. The cubs were born in Enclosure 28B at 9:15 PM and 11:03 PM, respectively.According to the zoo authorities, one cub appears to be normal-coloured while…
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…
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…
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,…
Balasore: In a heart-wrenching incident, a young man lost his life after being hit by an express train near Balasore railway station. The victim was crossing the railway tracks while talking on headphones and failed to hear the train’s horn, leading to the fatal accident. The identity of the deceased youth has not been established…
Medchal-Malkajgiri: In a tragic incident, a man died in a fire accident while he was sleeping in his room on Saturday. The incident took place under Jagadgirigutta police station limits in Medchal-Malkajgiri district. The deceased’s mother had gone to the temple and, upon returning, noticed the fire. A fire vehicle reached the spot and controlled the…
Malkangiri: In a tragic mishap, a youth met a watery grave while two other women had a narrow escape after a country boat capsized during a Kalbaisakhi storm in Balimela reservoir in Odisha’s Malkangiri district on Friday. The accident took place around afternoon near Swabhiman Anchal’s Orapadar ghat in the district’s Chitrakonda block. The victim…
Bhubaneswar: As many as 38 Covid cases have been identified in the state. Out of 755 samples tested till date 38 samples were found to be positive of which 9 people have recovered. With this the number of active cases are 29. Odisha government has taken a number of steps for the Covid management in the…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha on June 20. PM Modi was earlier scheduled to visit on June 12 which has now been postponed to June 20. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari informed about the revised schedule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will attend the celebration of one year completion of Mohan Majhi led…
