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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…

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…

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…

Puri: A drone was seen flying over the Srimandir yet again. The viral video of the drone video has triggered security concerns. The viral video shows a Chunara Sevayat doing a Namaskar. The video features the Chunara Sevayat greeting with a Namashkar while changing the flag atop the Srimandir. The video was uploaded on May 30…

Bhubaneswar: As Covid cases continue to rise across the country, Odisha has reported three new active cases today, bringing the total number of active cases in the State to 12. Public health Director Dr. Nilakantha Mishra confirmed the updated figures and addressed concerns regarding a reported Covid death. “As of now, the State’s Health and Family Welfare Department…

 Robust Safety Measures, Enhanced Coordination and Proactive Monitoring in sensitive locations during monsoon.                Comprehensive Safety Drive Launched Across Rail Networks As part of its annual monsoon preparedness exercise, Indian Railways has put in place a series of proactive and preemptive safety measures aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted functioning of its signalling system and…

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark medical achievement, doctors at AIIMS Bhubaneswar have successfully removed India’s largest kidney mass, weighing 8.7 kilograms, from a 50-year-old man suffering from a genetic condition known as Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). The patient, hailing from Nayagarh district in Odisha, had been enduring severe abdominal pain and discomfort due to the…

Jharsuguda: With fresh investigation began into sensational former health minister Naba Das murder case, Odisha Crime Branch intensified probe in second phase.  A Crime Branch team led by Additional SP Bijay Kumar Mallick began fresh investigation by interrogating several persons in Jharsuguda district for their alleged links in the murder case. The probe team recorded the statements of Rajpur…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance Department has made significant discoveries during ongoing raids on properties linked to Baikuntha Nath Sarangi, Chief Engineer, Plan Roads, RW Department, Bhubaneswar. The investigations have revealed that an approximate amount of Rs 2.70 crores has been invested in the share market, further adding to the substantial assets uncovered during the searches….