Bhubaneswar: In a tragic road accident, two youths were killed and two others were critically injured when the rear wheel of the car they were travelling in suddenly came off, causing the vehicle to lose balance, hit a bridge, and fell off the bridge.The incident occurred near Rasol Chhak under Daitari Police Station in Keonjhar…
Amid the controversy surrounding the CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday assured that strict action would be taken if any deliberate negligence or wrongdoing was found in the process.New Delhi: Amid the controversy surrounding the CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday assured that…
A village in Ganjam turned into a battleground during a Thakurani Jatra celebration when two groups clashed while watching a Mahabharat play.The incident occurred late Wednesday night at Markandi village under Golonthara police limits.Witnesses said two separate troupes were performing Mahabharat near the ODRP Colony. A heated argument broke out among youths from both groups,…
Puri: A violent clash linked to an alleged extortion dispute has shocked residents in Puri district of Odisha after a man was severely attacked with swords by two brothers late at night.The incident was reported from the Girima village under Gop Police Limits where a man identified as Jagabandhu Mallik was allegedly chased down with…
In a heartwarming story of resilience and determination, a family from Odisha’s Koraput district has become an inspiration across the state after all three children of a block office peon successfully cleared the Odisha Civil Services Examination and became Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers.Uma Maheshwari Hikoka, who works as a peon at the Jeypore block…
Bhubaneswar: Two years ago, he was an aspirant for MLA ticket from Soro Assembly segment in Odisha’s Balasore district. However, destiny had something else in store for Shibani Shankar Ray. Ray, the only child of Late Kanhei Charan Rout and Ranjita Nayak, secured 138 rank in the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination-2024, the results of…
Jeypore, May 28: A 12-hour bandh is being observed in Jeypore today over the demand to reopen the paper mill. Several organisations have extended their support to the shutdown call, leading to protests at different locations since early morning.Shops and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was severely affected across the town. Protesters alleged…
In a significant judgement, a court in Jajpur district awarded 20-year rigorous imprisonment to a man after convicting him for abducting and sexually assaulting a minor girl.Jajpur: In a significant judgement, a court in Jajpur district awarded 20-year rigorous imprisonment to a man after convicting him for abducting and sexually assaulting a minor girl.Judge Sharat…
Bhubaneswar: Talchua Marine Police Station personnel have come under sharp scrutiny following serious allegations of custodial torture made by a woman and her son.According to a complaint filed with Pattamundai Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Annapurna (58), wife of Paban Kumar Mandal of Giriapahi village under Baghamari panchayat, and her son Ananta Mandal were called to police…
Today i.e on 27.05.2026, a short while ago, Sri Sumanta Naik, J.E., National Health Mission (NHM), O/o CDM & PHO, Sundargarh has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance *while demanding and taking bribe of Rs.5000/- from a Contractor to process application for return of ISD amount (Initial Security Deposit) deposited towards repair and renovation of PHC…
