Hirakud Dam Reopens To Tourists After 24-Day Restriction

Bhubaneswar: The Hirakud Dam, Asia’s longest earthen dam, has reopened to tourists after a 24-day restriction was lifted today. According to reports, the restriction was imposed on May 9 due to heightened security concerns amid growing tensions between India and Pakistan. The Sambalpur district administration, in coordination with security agencies, has put in place a…

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Bus and truck owners’ associations protest proposal to grant powers to police for vehicle checking

Bhubaneswar: The All Odisha Bus Owners’ Association (AOBOA) and Odisha State Truck Owner’s Federation (OSTOF) vehemently protested the proposal to grant additional powers to police personnel for vehicle checking across the State. Earlier on May 30, the State Transport Commissioner had written to the Transport Secretary to delegate additional power to the police department for checking…

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NDRF team rushed to Chhaten for search operations for missing soldiers

Gangtok, 2/6: A team of 23 NDRF personnel were rushed to Chhaten in North Sikkim from here on Tuesday for rescue and search operations for six soldiers missing after a landslide hit an army camp, officials said. The NDRF team is equipped with satellite phones and essential emergency equipment, the official said. A helicopter carrying…

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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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