Odisha CM Marks ‘Khadi Chhuan’ Divas with Children in City School

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined little children at Raj Bhavan Upper Primary School in Bhubaneswar during the state-level Khadi Chhuan Divas, marking the symbolic beginning of their learning journey. He announced that all Anganwadi centres in Odisha will gradually merge with Shishu Vatika schools to strengthen early childhood education. The Chief Minister emphasised that…

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Two youths allegedly assaulted & tied to pole by villagers in Malkangiri over suspected theft

Malkangiri, Ap 4: A disturbing incident has emerged from Kumbhiguda village under the Badli panchayat in Malkangiri district, where two young men were allegedly tied to a pole and assaulted by villagers on suspicion of theft. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about vigilantism and the law enforcement response.According to sources, a group…

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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi to chair crucial Cabinet meeting today

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi will chair a crucial Cabinet meeting on Saturday. According to sources, the meeting will be held at 6pm in the evening.Seven proposals including two major proposals from the Works Department, Health, Water Resources, and Revenue Departments, for approval will be on the agenda in the meeting today.The state government…

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Ama Bus hits senior cop in Bhubaneswar, ADCP injured

Bhubaneswar, April 4: Concerns over alleged rash driving by Ama Bus services have resurfaced after a senior police officer was injured in a road accident on Friday morning. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Krushna Chandra Sethi sustained injuries after being hit by an Ama Bus near Bhubaneswar Club.According to reports, the incident occurred while…

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Centre grants Stage-I forest clearance for Puri international airport

The long-awaited Puri International Airport project has received a major boost, with the Central Government granting Stage-I (in-principle) approval for diversion of forest land, paving the way for its development. According to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), the proposal submitted by the Odisha Government has been…

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Tractor-Bike Collision in Bhadrak Kills Two, One Critical

A tragic road accident near Bhandaripadi under Dhamnagar police limits in Bhadrak district claimed two lives and left one critically injured.The collision occurred when a bike hit a tractor head-on while entering the village road.Three youths riding the bike sustained severe injuries. Locals rushed them to Bhadrak District Medical. Doctors declared Sek Arman and Sek…

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7-Year-Old Missing Girl’s Death In Kendrapara: Police Detain Father-Son Duo

Kendrapara: Rajnagar police have detained two persons in connection with the death of a seven-year-old girl at Badhinakolha village under Rajnagar block in Kendrapara district on Friday.The accused have been identified as Benucharan Das and his son from the same village. They were picked up by police late last night and are currently being interrogated….

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Puri Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar inventory second phase to begin on April 8

Puri: The second phase of the historic inventory of the Puri Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar will begin on April 8, 2026, informed the Chief Administrator of the temple, Dr. Arvind Padhi. The inventory process will continue as usual except for Sundays and days marked to observe important rituals.A 20-member team will carry out the inventory…

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Mercury crosses 40 Degree C at 9 places in Odisha; Jharsuguda hottest with 41.6

The mercury rose sharply across Odisha as altogether nine places in the state recorded maximum temperature of 40 Degree Celsius or above on Friday. Bhubaneswar: The mercury rose sharply across Odisha as altogether nine places in the state recorded maximum temperature of 40 Degree Celsius or above on Friday. As per the IMD data, the…

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