Bhubaneswar: Tulsi trees will now be planted in dividers in roads of the capital city of Odisha. Odisha government has reportedly decided to plant basil at dividers of the road in Bhubaneswar. In this regard, Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister Krishna Chandra Mohapatra has reportedly instructed municipal authorities to make necessary arrangements. The minister has…
Cuttack: A duplicate engine oil manufacturing unit operating in the Sunariban area near Khairapol under Jagatpur police limits in Cuttack was busted today. The factory had reportedly been running for a long time, producing and circulating counterfeit engine oil and grease in the market. The raid was conducted jointly by the police and the Weights…
Berhampur: Odisha Vigilance today arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Babita Suna of Mahila Police Station, Berhampur, while she was accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 from a complainant in connection with a case she was investigating. According to the anti-corruption agency, ASI Suna had allegedly demanded the bribe in exchange for not arresting the complainant and his mother,…
Cuttack: In a tragic incident, a man was crushed to death under a truck on National Highway (NH) 16 near Sikharpur area under the Chauliaganj Police Station limits of Cuttack on Wednesday afternoon. One Krushna Chandra Das of Pahadpur village in Bhadrak district, who is earning his livelihood as an auto-rickshaw driver in Cuttack city, was reportedly crossing…
Bhubaneswar : The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced a change in the weekly off day for the 20836/20835 Puri–Rourkela–Puri Vande Bharat Express. Effective from 03rd June 2025, the train will now remain cancelled on Tuesdays instead of Saturdays. Accordingly, the train will start running on Saturdays from 07th June 2025 onward. Please note that there is no change in the…
Bhubaneswar, In view of increased passenger demand during the summer season, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has decided to temporarily augment 32 trains (16 pairs) with additional coaches during the month of June 2025. This move aims to ensure better convenience and a comfortable journey experience for passengers travelling across major routes from ECoR’s jurisdiction. Key Highlights of Train Augmentation: 12074/12073 Bhubaneswar–Howrah Jan…
Bhubaneswar: In a good news for the primary school teachers seeking transfers, Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has once again revised the teachers’ transfer calendar and announced new dates for the teachers to apply. Teachers, as per the revised dates, can apply on OSEPA’s official website by June 6 for transfers either within the same district or…
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…
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…
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…
