Odisha government approves 10 new flight routes linking Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda to cities like Surat and Tirupati. Explore details on the ₹4,182 crore B-MAAN scheme, new regional airstrips, and the May 2026 expansion deadline for Rourkela and Jharsuguda airports. Odisha’s government just greenlit 10 new flight routes to ramp up regional connectivity and tourism. This…
An undertrial prisoner escaped from Bhawanipatna Jail in Kalahandi district late Tuesday night, sparking concern among authorities.The fugitive has been identified as Jagannath Sabar of Themara village under the Sadar police station. Police arrested him two months ago in connection with three theft cases and later produced him in court. Since his bail plea was…
Bhubaneswar: Panic gripped commuters after a moving truck caught fire on the busy Palasuni Overbridge along National Highway 16 on Wednesday, triggering a major traffic disruption in the city.According to initial reports, the truck suddenly burst into flames with a loud explosion while in motion, quickly turning into a blazing inferno in the middle of the…
Western Odisha town of Jharsuguda became the hottest place in the country on Wednesday as it recorded the highest maximum temperature of 44.4 Degree Celsius in the afternoon Bhubaneswar: Western Odisha town of Jharsuguda became the hottest place in the country on Wednesday as it recorded the highest maximum temperature of 44.4 Degree Celsius in…
Gop: Sand will be removed from Konark Sun Temple in Odisha soon. All technical work has been completed in this regard.As per reports, earlier, the condition of the sand was monitored by drilling on the western wall of the temple. Sand samples were collected from there and sent to the IIT Madras lab for testing. It…
In view of the ongoing heatwave, the Odisha government has decided to suspend census activities during peak heat hours. The exercise will remain halted between 11 am and 3 pm to safeguard field staff from extreme weather conditions. Bhubaneswar: In view of the ongoing heatwave, the Odisha government has decided to suspend census activities during…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday nabbed Anit Kumar Guru, Section Officer in the office of the Chief District Medical and Public Health Officer (CDM & PHO), Jharsuguda, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 2,500.According to an official press release, Guru allegedly demanded the bribe from a teacher of a GNM (General Nursing and…
Angul: A minor boy sparked panic after climbing nearly 100 feet up a tree and threatening suicide unless he was allowed to meet his minor girlfriend in Angul town Tuesday.Eyewitnesses said the boy repeatedly warned that he would hang himself with a cloth tied around his neck if he was not permitted to see the girl….
Bhubaneswar: This summer, classes will continue during the vacation as the Odisha government rolls out a WhatsApp-based “Summer Learning” program to ensure students do not lose touch with academics.The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has issued fresh directions to keep children engaged in studies from home.Under the program, students from nursery to Class 8 will…
The accident took place in front of the Maa Pataneshwari temple in Balangir town.Balangir: In a tragic bus accident, a youth was killed after being crushed under a bus in Balangir of Odisha. The accident took place in front of the Maa Pataneshwari temple in Balangir town.The deceased youth has been identified as Prashanta Mahakud…
