Currently, wildfires are tearing through more than 130 forest areas across Odisha, and it’s spreading fast. Places like Karlapat Sanctuary in Kalahandi South, along with the Mohan, Chitrakonda, Rayagada, and Udayagiri ranges, are getting hit especially hard. Fires have also broken out in Deogarh, Kuchinda, and Muniguda, which threatens wildlife and throws a wrench in…
A Plus-III girl student died at MKCG Medical College and Hospital after setting herself ablaze in Bhetanai village under Kotinada police limits, Ganjam district.The student reportedly poured kerosene on herself and ignited the flames. Locals rushed her to Aska hospital, and doctors later shifted her to MKCG Medical College and Hospital. She suffered severe burns…
The accident took place at around 1.30 am last night Balasore: A passenger bus met with an accident in Balasore district of Odisha last night. The bus was coming from West Bengal to Puri when it’s tyre burst on the National Highway number 16. The incident took place at 1.30 pm last night.As per reports…
Bhubaneswar: A special team of the Commissionerate Police arrested a prisoner who escaped from Choudwar jail from Rishikesh in Uttarakhand.DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania confirmed the arrest, stating Sahani was hiding in disguise. He is being brought back to Odisha on transit remand. With Sahani’s arrest, two of the three escapees have now been caught.Earlier, co-accuse…
Bahanaga: A youth was killed, and another sustained critical injuries after being hit by a speeding cattle-laden vehicle while chasing it on National Highway 16 near Barikpur under Soro police limits in Balasore district Tuesday. The vehicle was later apprehended by the police, while the driver fled the spot. Members of a cow protection group and…
Bhubaneswar: In order to ensure that none of the farmer’s token is lapsed, Odisha government extended the Kharif paddy procurement deadline by 7 days, informed Food and Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra today.In a video message, the Minister said, “Our government has set an all-time record in the current Kharif season procurement. Till now, the state…
Bhubaneswar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has apologised for his recent comments on Odisha’s former Chief Minister and iconic leader Biju Patnaik.In a social media post, Dubey stated that his remarks were misinterpreted and expressed regret if they hurt anyone’s sentiments Dubey had made the comments last week regarding Nehru-Gandhi family, which was perceived to be…
The Odisha government extended the Kharif paddy procurement period by seven days to ensure that no farmer’s token lapses during the ongoing season.Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced the decision, stressing its importance in safeguarding farmers’ interests. He said the extension will allow all registered farmers to sell their produce without…
Indian Railways is stepping up connections between eastern and southern India with two new weekly express trains. These new services give travelers more options for long trips, stopping at important stations in Odisha like Bhadrak, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road, and Brahmapur.The first train, the Santragachi–Yelahanka–Santragachi AC Express (Train Nos. 18063/18064), starts running on April 2, 2026. It…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has formed District Planning Committees (DPCs) for all 30 districts, appointing ministers and MLAs as chairpersons to boost district-level development.Key leaders have been assigned to oversee planning and implementation of development programmes. The appointees include Ashok Mohanty (Angul), Laxman Bag (Bolangir), Padmalochan Panda (Balasore), Ashwini Kumar Sarangi (Bargarh), Sitanshu Sekhar Mohapatra…
