Bhubaneswar: There are no pending works under WATCO with regard to the JICA-funded sanitation and drainage projects in Cuttack, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra informed the Odisha Legislative Assembly today.Responding to a query by MLA Sofia Firdous, the Minister stated that 2.59 km of box drain and 19.956 km of open…
A 35‑year‑old man was found hanging inside his employer’s office at NAC New Market near Panposh Square in Rourkela on Tuesday, sparking a police investigation.The deceased, identified as Ashwini Kumar Barik of Sector‑6 C Block, was discovered inside the office of Balaji Developers. Local shopkeepers noticed the office was locked from the inside throughout the…
Bolangir, Mar 10: Following the untimely death of medical student Simran Sarangi in a road accident, Bolangir police have initiated a rigorous drive against reckless bikers, named “Operation Super,” to enhance road safety across the city. The tragic incident has prompted authorities to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards traffic violations and dangerous riding practices.Under the…
Two motorcycles collided head‑on near the Durgee Jagannath Temple under Bishamcuttack police limits. The impact killed two riders instantly. Locals rushed two injured victims to the Rayagada District Headquarters Hospital. Doctors declared one more dead upon arrival, while another remains in critical condition.The deceased include Akash Mandangi of Badapolisi village under Ramanaguda block, Birsing Hikaka…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving a new Amrit Bharat train service between Podanur (Coimbatore) and Dhanbad.CM Majhi praised the Central Government’s commitment to enhancing railway infrastructure and accelerating development in Odisha, saying it will bring convenience and…
Bhubaneswar, March 9: In the past decade (2016-25), as many as 53,451 people have been killed in road crashes in the State.In a written reply, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday informed the Odisha Assembly that as many as 55,783 people have received grievous injuries while 45,146 people have sustained minor injuries during this period.As…
Bhubaneswar: A first-year medical student of the Government Ayurvedic College in Balangir succumbed to injuries today while undergoing treatment after being hit by a speeding bike outside the college on Saturday.As per reports, the mishap had taken place on Saturday when a speeding biker allegedly knocked down Simran Sarangi, a resident of Koraput and a…
Income Tax officials carried out extensive raids on several popular restaurants and bars in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, and Puri, uncovering evidence of tax evasion worth nearly Rs 50 crore.The operation lasted for 24 hours and targeted multiple establishments suspected of large-scale financial irregularities.Officials confirmed that Embassy Bar and Sky Lounge in Chandrasekharpur alone evaded nearly 80%…
Bhubaneswar: One person was killed and three others were critically injured in a blast at an ice cream factory at Talapatna village under Dharakote police limits in Ganjam district on Monday.The incident occurred when workers were filling ice cream into containers.The victims, identified as Ramesh Mahapatra, Hemant Mahapatra, Sabhapati Mahapatra, and Bidesi Pradhan, were rushed…
Sundargarh, Mar 9: Police in Sundargarh district have foiled a ganja smuggling operation, seizing more than one quintal of the contraband from a truck and arresting two men in connection with the case.The accused, Ajay Kumar and Virendra Pal, both residents of Punjab, were apprehended during the crackdown. Authorities also recovered three mobile phones and…
