Bhubaneswar, July 29: Reinforcing its commitment towards farmers’ empowerment, sustainable agriculture and experiential learning of students of agriculture, the Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS), faculty of agricultural sciences of SOA Deemed to be University here, has successfully completed the first phase of the Farmers’ Training Program under the Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) 2026–27.The week-long…
Bhubaneswar: Train services on the Howrah-Chennai main line will witness temporary changes following yard remodelling works at Baleshwar station under the Kharagpur Division of South Eastern Railway as part of the Narayangarh-Bhadrak third line project.According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, several trains will be short-terminated, diverted and rescheduled between July 29 and August…
Cuttack: Cracking a robbery case involving a brutal attack on a jewellery trader near the Taladanda canal under Madhupatna police limits, the Commissionerate Police has arrested six persons and forwarded them to court.Cuttack DCP Rishikesh Khilari said the arrested include the mastermind, while two more suspects linked to the crime are still absconding.The accused allegedly…
Khordha: Tension prevailed at a private college hostel in Gangapada under the Infovalley police station limits in Khordha district after a violent clash broke out between two groups of students late on Tuesday night. The altercation reportedly took place between first-year and second-year students and escalated into a violent confrontation.According to preliminary information, several first-year…
With multiple rivers in northern Odisha continuing to flow above the danger mark, the state government has expanded its flood response by dispatching senior IAS officers to the worst-affected districts, reinforcing rescue teams and directing authorities to accelerate evacuations as forecasts point to further deterioration over the next 12 hours.The latest measures come amid concerns…
Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of Sibnarayan Pal, Former Junior Engineer (JE), RW Section, Badamba, Kataka district, in a disproportionate assets (DA) case.Pal, who retired as Assistant Engineer from R&B Division‑II, Bhubaneswar, was charge‑sheeted under Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for possessing assets far beyond his known…
The flood situation in Odisha has claimed at least four lives and affected more than two lakh people in six districts, informed Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Rajesh Prabhakar Patil on Wednesday.As per the flood status report issued at 9 am today, a total of 2,03,208 people in 748 villages, 233 gram panchayats, 44 blocks, six…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday felicitated Indian Idol Season 16 winner Jyotirmayee Nayak at his official residence, celebrating her national achievement and honouring her as a cultural icon of the state. The CM announced a Rs 5 lakh award in recognition of Jyotirmayee’s extraordinary talent and perseverance. He praised her journey from…
Allegations of illegal hunting have surfaced in Dedara village under Khaprakhol police limits, where a wild boar was reportedly killed by electric wires laid near a farmhouse.Acting on information, a joint team of the forest department, police, and electricity officials raided the farmhouse and seized the carcass of a 60‑kg wild boar. The operation was…
Puri: At least 32 students of Aragada Upper Primary School in Delang block of Puri district fell ill on Tuesday after consuming the school’s midday meal, allegedly contaminated by a gecko.According to preliminary information, the children complained of nausea and vomiting shortly after having the meal. Initial inquiries indicated that a gecko had accidentally fallen…
