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…
Bolagarh (Khordha): A powerful explosion rocked Ichhapur village in the Khanguria Panchayat under Bolagarh police limits in Khordha district this afternoon, claiming the life of a 27-year-old woman and leaving a child critically injured. The blast occurred inside the residence of the deceased, identified as Begum alias Lili, sparking widespread panic in the area. According to…
Cuttack: In a shocking medical negligence incident, a woman’s rectum was allegedly cut during an abortion procedure at a private hospital in Cuttack. A formal complaint has been filed at the Mangalabag Police Station. The victim, Diptimayee Barik from Mahanga, was admitted to Janani Hospital in Ranihat on May 2 for an abortion. During the…
Cuttack: A woman has lodged complaint at the Mangalabag Police Station in Cuttack of Odisha where she has alleged that a private hospital injured an internal body part during treatment. The Commissionerate Police registered a case and started investigation in this regard. As per the complaint, the woman was admitted to a private hospital earlier this…
