Brahmagiri: A tree has fallen on National Highway-316 that connects Puri and Satapada near Rebena Nuagaon Medical, obstructing the vehicular movement on the busy road completely.As per reports, the soil lost its strength following a spell of continuous rain leading to the tree uprooted and crashing onto the highway.The uprooted tree has inconvenienced many commuters…
A minor boy was killed in a wild elephant attack near the Santoshpur Reserve Forest under Bisra Forest Range in Odisha’s Sundargarh district during the early hours of Thursday, triggering protests by local residents demanding compensation for the bereaved family.Sundargarh: A minor boy was killed in a wild elephant attack near the Santoshpur Reserve Forest…
New Delhi, July 16: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out searches at 13 premises across West Bengal, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Maharashtra in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged terror funding and illegal infiltration network.The raids began early this morning under the provisions of the Prevention of Money…
Bhubaneswar: A couple died on the spot after being hit by a car and then a truck while crossing National Highway 16 at Randha under Golanthara police station in Ganjam district on Thursday morning.The deceased have been identified as Harishchandra Das and his wife Pari Das, residents of the Dalit sahi in Randha.According to reports,…
Today, in the holy city of Puri, nature has also joined the chariot procession of Mahaprabhu. It is raining occasionally, clouds are playing in the sky, but the enthusiasm of the devotees has not been dampened in any way, in fact, this rain has made the atmosphere of devotion even more emotional. It seems that…
Balangir: A youth succumbed to injuries in Balangir district of Odisha on Wednesday after being attacked by the family members of a woman he had allegedly stabbed with a knife. The incident occurred in Belpada under Kantabanji area of Balangir district.As per reports, the youth attacked a woman with a knife in Belpada on Wednesday….
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Wednesday approved two multi-tracking railway projects worth Rs 3,907 crore, covering four districts across Odisha and Jharkhand, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 145 kms.The CCEA, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said the increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in…
Kesinga police seized a country‑made rifle, Rs 93,000 in cash, and an EV car during a raid near Amath Chhak.Three accused were arrested and later produced in court.Police sources said the accused — Subashis Pradhan alias Kalia of BBC Pada, Bhawanipatna; N. Damodar Rao; and Chandan Panda — were allegedly transporting illegal items in a…
Kataka: A 19-year-old youth fell into the Mahanadi river while fishing from the Jobra Barrage in Odisha’s Cuttack district on Wednesday. GeographicReference.The youth has been identified as Nagaraj Rao.As per reports, Nagaraj was allegedly standing on the barrage and fishing from there with his net when he slipped and fell into the water.On receiving information,…
Bhubaneswar, July 16: In a significant step towards preserving and promoting Odisha’s rich Buddhist legacy, the Department of Tourism and the Department of Odia Language, Literature & Culture on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guru Padmasambhava Baudh Mahavihara, Jirang at Lok Seva Bhawan. The partnership reinforces the State Government’s vision of positioning…
