Bahanaga: A youth was killed, and another sustained critical injuries after being hit by a speeding cattle-laden vehicle while chasing it on National Highway 16 near Barikpur under Soro police limits in Balasore district Tuesday. The vehicle was later apprehended by the police, while the driver fled the spot. Members of a cow protection group and…
Bhubaneswar: In order to ensure that none of the farmer’s token is lapsed, Odisha government extended the Kharif paddy procurement deadline by 7 days, informed Food and Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra today.In a video message, the Minister said, “Our government has set an all-time record in the current Kharif season procurement. Till now, the state…
Bhubaneswar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has apologised for his recent comments on Odisha’s former Chief Minister and iconic leader Biju Patnaik.In a social media post, Dubey stated that his remarks were misinterpreted and expressed regret if they hurt anyone’s sentiments Dubey had made the comments last week regarding Nehru-Gandhi family, which was perceived to be…
The Odisha government extended the Kharif paddy procurement period by seven days to ensure that no farmer’s token lapses during the ongoing season.Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced the decision, stressing its importance in safeguarding farmers’ interests. He said the extension will allow all registered farmers to sell their produce without…
Indian Railways is stepping up connections between eastern and southern India with two new weekly express trains. These new services give travelers more options for long trips, stopping at important stations in Odisha like Bhadrak, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road, and Brahmapur.The first train, the Santragachi–Yelahanka–Santragachi AC Express (Train Nos. 18063/18064), starts running on April 2, 2026. It…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has formed District Planning Committees (DPCs) for all 30 districts, appointing ministers and MLAs as chairpersons to boost district-level development.Key leaders have been assigned to oversee planning and implementation of development programmes. The appointees include Ashok Mohanty (Angul), Laxman Bag (Bolangir), Padmalochan Panda (Balasore), Ashwini Kumar Sarangi (Bargarh), Sitanshu Sekhar Mohapatra…
Cuttack: A young woman died after she fell from the third floor in Badambadi area of Cuttack district on Tuesday night. Sources have revealed that the woman fell from the terrace while talking on the phone.On being informed, the police reached the spot and rushed the woman to the SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH), where…
Bhubaneswar: OPHWC Deputy Manager of the Sambalpur Division Bidyut Ranjan Bhol’s assets worth crores are being unearthed in ongoing searches. According to vigilance reports, the latest findings include 29 plots in Jatni, Berhampur, and other locations, 2 multi-storeyed buildings, one flat at Kalinga Vihar in Bhubaneswar, gold weighing 1.140Kg (including 6 gold coins and 2…
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of the President of India’s Police Colour on the Odisha Police, recognising the force’s distinguished service and excellence.Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of the President of India’s Police Colour on the Odisha Police, recognising the force’s distinguished service and excellence.City & Local GuidesThe decision was communicated…
In a bid to restore and expand air connectivity, the Odisha government is exploring plans to introduce flights to Tirupati, Surat, Bhopal, and Shirdi from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) by partnering with a regional airlin According to The Times of India report, the move comes at a time when flight services to 11 destinations,…
