Baleshwar: In a disturbing incident, over seven children were hospitalised after a dead lizard was allegedly found in the food served at an Anganwadi centre in Baleshwar district. The affected children have been admitted to Simulia hospital for treatment.The incident occurred at the Anganwadi centre in Badagahama village under Maitapur panchayat in Simulia block.According to…
The Hirakud Dam authorities have opened 13 sluice gates to release excess floodwater into the Mahanadi River system. Of these, nine gates on the left spillway and four on the right are currently discharging water.According to officials, the reservoir’s water level stands at 618.71 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 90,731 cusecs, while…
Nandapur/Padua: As many as 160 residents in 14 villages under Khinbar panchayat under Nandapur block in Koraput district have warned to seek Aadhaar enrollment in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh as they are unable to obtain Aadhaar cards, leaving them deprived of various state and Central government welfare schemes.The residents warned that if the issue remains unresolved,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Selection Board (OSSB) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 14 Junior Assistant/Clerk posts in the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, under the School and Mass Education Department. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official OSSB website until August 18, 2026.According to the official notification (Advertisement…
Mayurbhanj: A police constable was found dead in a parked car at NH-18 of Padmanavpur of Mayurbhanj district.The deceased has been identified as Basanta Mahanta, a native of Jharpokhariar.As per reports, an unidentified car was found parked by roadside since 11 am yesterday. As it remained there till afternoon, the villagers grew suspicious and found…
Bhubaneswar: Two police personnel attached to the Bhubaneswar Mahila Police Station were suspended on Tuesday after an accused allegedly assaulted a sentry and escaped from police custody.The action was taken by Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena after a preliminary inquiry found negligence on the part of the Duty Charge Officer (DCO) and…
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday departed from Bhubaneswar Railway Station for Berhampur in a special train.The train carrying the President left Bhubaneswar under extensive security arrangements. Two additional special trains are escorting the President’s train throughout the journey to ensure safe and smooth movement.After arriving at Berhampur, President Murmu is scheduled to travel by…
Kendujhar: A man was critically injured after being shot at in Khuduputuli village under Ghatagaon police limits in Kendujhar district on Sunday.The injured has been identified as Jatindra Mahanta of Khuduputuli village.According to reports, some miscreants suddenly arrived in the village and opened three rounds of fire. In the incident, Jatindra was hit by a…
Odisha Police athletes have once again made the state proud with stellar performances at national‑level competitions.Twelve sportspersons achieved remarkable success across disciplines including Wushu, Taekwondo, Karate, and Pencak Silat, earning medals and recognition for the force.At a felicitation ceremony held at the Commissionerate Police Headquarters, Bhubaneswar, DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania honoured the achievers for their dedication and excellence. The event celebrated their victories at the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster (2026‑27) in Hyderabad…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Monday sanctioned an immediate relief package of Rs 110 crore for flood-affected families, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directing officials to expedite assistance and assuring that additional funds would be allocated after a comprehensive damage assessment is completed.The government said relief operations are continuing across the affected districts, with officials working…
