Bhubaneswar: In a significant step to strengthen the implementation of the PM SHRI Scheme in Odisha, the School and Mass Education Department has appointed 30 senior officers as ‘State Reviewers’ to monitor the performance of PM SHRI schools across the state.The appointments were notified through an official order issued on Wednesday.The panel comprises eight IAS…
Berhampur, Jul 31: In a remarkable display of swift coordination and emergency response, Odisha Police and doctors at MKCG Medical College and Hospital saved the life of a 10-year-old boy after creating an 80-km green corridor for his urgent transfer from Puri district to Berhampur.The boy, identified as Prabhudatta Jena, a Class V student, sustained…
Dhamnagar: A 76-year-old farmer was rescued safely by Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) personnel Thursday after spending nearly 24 hours atop a palm tree to escape rising floodwaters in Bhadrak district.The rescued farmer, Trilochan Sahu of Gundicha Sahi under Nadigaon panchayat in Dhamnagar block, had gone to his farmland Wednesday for agricultural work. However, a…
Bhubaneswar: A trader was allegedly beaten to death at Gayatri Basti under the Lingaraj police station limits in bhubaneswar late on Thursday night. Police have launched an investigation into the murder, while the motive behind the crime is yet to be established. The deceased has been identified as Jitu Kandi, who was a local trader. His…
Sambalpur: With heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas, Hirakud Dam authorities in Sambalpur district of Odisha have opened 12 gates of the reservoir to manage the rising water level. At present, 7 gates have been opened on the left side of the bridge and 5 gates on the right side. The discharge is being done in…
Odisha’s flood situation has intensified with multiple rivers breaching embankments and water levels rising dangerously across districts. In Jajpur, seven breaches have been reported in three rivers — four on the Brahmani, two on the Kani (a distributary of the Baitarani), and one on the Nua Mahara of the Kharasrota. Nearly 250 villages are inundated,…
A tense situation unfolded in Sunamunda village under Debagada police limits when a youth allegedly brandished an illegal handmade firearm, prompting swift police action and arrest.According to the police report, Raghunatha Naik (41) of Sunamunda lodged a complaint stating that around 6 PM on July 29, Rohit Behera (25) of the same village arrived at his house armed with…
Bhubaneswar: The Mahanadi water dispute between Odisha and neighbouring Chhattisgarh is likely to be resolved in next three months.This was revealed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi after a tripartite meeting with his Chhattisgarh counterpart Vishnu Deo Sai and Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil in New Delhi on Thursday.“Both Odisha and Chhattisgarh have agreed…
Bhubaneswar, July 30: In the wake of the worsening flood situation, the Khordha district administration has issued a series of emergency measures to strengthen disaster preparedness and ensure a swift response across the district.Khordha Collector and District Magistrate, Amrit Ruturaj, on Thursday directed all government officials and employees to remain stationed at their respective headquarters…
Kataka: In a significant anti-corruption development, Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of one ex-ASI of Police of Jenapur Police Station in Jajpur district, who is at present posed as ASI of Police, Athagada Police Station in Kataka district in a bribery case.Amiya Kumar Behera, the ex-ASI of Police of Jenapur Police Station was charge…
