Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government’s Mission Shakti Department on Thursday signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Research in Schemes and Policies (CRISP) and the NSE Foundation to launch Project BLESS, a three-year initiative aimed at reducing distress migration by creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, promoting skill development and encouraging entrepreneurship among vulnerable…

A shocking incident has come to light in Kathpher village under Boden police limits of Nuapada district, where the body of a man was recovered from a drain three days after he went missing.A shocking incident has come to light in Kathpher village under Boden police limits of Nuapada district, where the body of a…

Umarkot: A wild bear killed a man and his sister and critically injured their sister in a brutal attack at Markatola village in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district, bordering Nabarangpur district, officials said Thursday. The deceased were identified as Halalkhor Juri and his sister, Chamaron Bai. Their sister, Khorin Bai, sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment…

Balasore: In a major fire incident, a container truck loaded with parcels went up in flames at National Highway-16 under Simulia police limits of Balasore district. No casualty or injury has been reported in the fire incident.As per reports, the container truck was travelling from Kolkata to Sambalpur when it suddenly started emitting thick smoke…

Koraput, Aug 7: Dr Ajit Kumar Shasany, former Director of the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has assumed charge as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput.Dr Shasany took charge on the morning of August 6, succeeding Prof N C Panda, Dean…

A Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) in Odisha’s Balangir district has been widely appreciated for his compassionate gesture towards an elderly litigant who was unable to enter the courtroom due to ill health.Kantabanji: A Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) in Odisha’s Balangir district has been widely appreciated for his compassionate gesture towards an elderly litigant…

Bhubaneswar: In a heartbreaking tragedy, a woman and her seven-year-old son died after being bitten by poisonous snake Banded Krait while they were asleep.The incident took place at Kadamatāl village under Rayagada block in Gajapati district.According to reports, Ajay Kumar Badaraita was sleeping last night with his wife Lalita (30), son Amit (7) and one-and-a-half-year-old…

Bhubaneswar: The Forest Department has arrested a youth on charges of clicking photos and filming reels with a wild elephant in Odisha’s Keonjhar district.Officials of the Forest Department initiated action against the youth, identified as Ganesh Nayak of Godhurigaon under Champua police limits, after he posted the reels on social media.As per reports, Nayak allegedly…

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that most of the places in Odisha will continue to receive scattered rainfall today. According to the weather forecast, a cyclonic circulation is active in the Central Bay of Bengal, and nearby Andhra coastal areas, which will likely trigger rainfall in many places across the state.The regional…