Jayapur: Tension prevailed in Barlahandi village in Koraput district on Sunday after the body of a 40-year-old Odia migrant worker, who died while working in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli area, was brought back to his village, with locals suspecting foul play and demanding an impartial inquiry.The deceased identified as Premaraj Bisoi, had gone to Anakapalli in…
Kataka: The body of a woman was recovered from a lodge in the Mangalabag area of Odisha’s Kataka under suspicious circumstances today.The identity of the deceased woman is not known yet.As per initial reports, the body was found inside the bathroom of a lodge room. Following the incident, Mangalabag police reached the spot and recovered…
Odisha anticipates dry conditions followed by late-week temperature drops.Odisha currently experiences predominantly dry weather across most districts, though the India Meteorological Department anticipates isolated rainfall for Mayurbhanj, Baleshwar, Koraput, and Malkangiri through October 5. Forecast data indicates daytime heat levels will remain mostly unchanged for the next three to four days across the region. Following…
Bhubaneswar: BJP national vice-president and Odisha in-charge D Purandeswari on Saturday said the party was prepared for the upcoming panchayat and urban local body elections and stressed the need for stronger coordination between the government and the organisation.Purandeswari, who has taken charge as the party’s Odisha in-charge for the second time, arrived here along with…
Baripada, October 3 (PNS): The Baripada Sub-Divisional-level election of the Mayurbhanj branch of the All Utkal Kalyan Teachers and Educational Inspectors’ Association was held at the premises of PM Shri Government Girls’ High School, Asanjoda. The election meeting was conducted under the direct supervision of the school’s Headmistress, Sujata Sarangi. The meeting was organized…
Baripada, October 3 (PNS): A preparatory meeting of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) regarding its public outreach programme was held in Mayurbhanj district. As per the direction of former Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik, the party’s Jan Sampark Padayatra began on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, and will continue for a month until…
Baripada, October 3: The Department of Computer Applications of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University organized a welcome programme titled “FreshGlow 2K26-28” to formally welcome the newly admitted students of the 2026–28 academic session and familiarize them with the department’s academic, research and professional environment. The programme was presided over by the Head of…
Governor and Chancellor of Universities Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday directed Vice-Chancellors of state public universities in Odisha to kickstart the recruitment process for vacant teaching positions by the first week of November and complete it before the month ends.Addressing a high-level review meeting on faculty recruitment at Lok Bhavan’s New Abhishek Hall, the…
High tension arose in Baleswar’s Oupada area on Gandhi Jayanti after residents discovered an alleged cow slaughter and meat trafficking ring near a forest settlement.The illicit trade’s suspected tentacles stretch across Mayurbhanj and neighbouring regions, triggering widespread public outrage and demands for a high-level investigation.Residents performing morning routines near Devagiri Hill noticed a foul smell…
Baripada, October 2:As part of the district-level observance of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, a discussion session on the life philosophy, principles and ideals of Mahatma Gandhi was held at the conference hall of the District Collector’s Office in Baripada. The discussion was presided over by District Information and Public Relations Officer (DIPRO) Shishir Kumar Munduya….
