Bhubaneswar: A tractor driver reportedly died after the vehicle lost balance and overturned into a pond near Guapur Balunkeswar under Balipatna police station limits in Khordha districts on Monday.As per reports, when the tractor overturned into the pond, the engine landed on the driver, pinning him down so he could not move or escape. That’s…
Chants of “Har Har Mahadev” echoed across Odisha on Monday as thousands of devotees visited Shiva temples to mark the second Sawan Somwar of 2026.From Bhubaneswar and Kataka to Puri, Nayagarh and Dhenkanal, prominent Shiva shrines witnessed a steady flow of devotees from the early hours. Kanwariyas also took part in the religious observances, carrying…
Bhubaneswar: Father killed, son critical after a bus hit a bike today morning in the capital city of Odisha. The tragic accident occurred on the Khandagiri overbridge here when an OSRTC bus allegedly hit a bike and fled the spot. One person died on the spot while his son sustained critical injuries.The identity of the…
Two Kawadias were reportedly swept away by strong water currents in Lingara Nala near Tipirisingha win Anugola district due to lack of caution. One of them was rescued, while the other has gone missing.According to reports, the two devotees had gone to the nullah to fetch water for the Jalabhishek ritual at the Tipirisingha temple…
A sudden landslide struck Kandhamala district on Sunday, leaving behind a massive 20‑foot‑deep crater at Dhepaguda village in Raikia block.According to local reports, two children were playing on the roadside when the ground suddenly gave way. Fortunately, they escaped unharmed, though the incident has sparked alarm among residents.The landslide has disrupted local connectivity and raised…
Sonepur, August 9: In a major haul, the Subalaya police in Sonepur district has seized more than 12.5 quintals of ganja (cannabis) valued at around Rs 13 crore from a truck. However, no person was arrested.Acting on a tip-off that a truck was illegally transporting ganja under Subalaya police station limits, a team of police…
Bhubaneswar: Senior BJP leader and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan said attempts were made to “mislead” Gen Z during the protests over the NEET paper leak issue, prompting him to quit as Union education minister.Pradhan broke his silence on his resignation while addressing students and teachers at GM University Saturday, exactly two weeks after he stepped…
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of two judges from the Orissa High Court to the Gujarat High Court and Chhattisgarh High Court.The recommendations were made during a meeting of the Supreme Court Collegium held on August 6, 2026.Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak recommended for Gujara.The Collegium has recommended the transfer of Justice Manash…
Bhubaneswar, August 9: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday urged people participating in the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ to avoid plastic flags and use cloth flags instead, calling for an environmentally friendly national campaign.Speaking to reporters about the ‘Tiranga Yatra’, Majhi said the campaign, launched at the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has now…
Balasore: The flood situation in the Basta area of Odisha’s Balasore district has once again turned serious as the water level of the Jalaka River continues to rise following heavy rainfall in its upper catchment areas in Mayurbhanj district.Heavy rain over the past two days in areas such as Rasgobindpur, Suliapada, Morada and Chitrada has…
