Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to emergency healthcare service in the state, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off 250 new ambulances for the benefit of patients The new ambulances were launched by the CM during a special event held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar in the second phase of the emergency healthcare expansion…
The protest erupted following allegations that a woman officer used abusive language against farmers in the presence of the local sarpanch.Farmers, led by Ranisahi sarpanch, sat in protest demanding an apology from the officer. They condemned the alleged behaviour and vowed to continue their dharna until the officer expressed regret. The incident caused chaos in…
Bhubaneswar: A woman tourist and her son drowned while bathing in the sea in Odisha’s Puri town today. The deceased have been identified as Kusum Gupta and her son Ankit of Ranchi in neighbouring Jharkhand.As per reports, the incident took place while the mother-son duo along with other members of their family were taking bath in the sea…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cabinet on Saturday approved 12 important proposals. Accordingly, another Integrated Automotive, Aerospace and Defence Equipment-components manufacturing complex by Kalyani Group will come up in Odisha under special provisions of IPR 2022.Apart from the specialty steel project of Kalyani Steel, the new integrated complex will also include super alloy project of Saarloha Advanced Materials…
A body of a young man was recovered under suspicious circumstances from inside a shop near IG Park in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, triggering concern and tension among local residents. According to sources, the deceased has been identified as Amar Khuntia, a resident of the Chhania area in Khordha district. The body was found inside a shop located in close proximity…
A Class IV girl student reportedly died amid a suspected diarrhoea outbreak in Odisha’s Rayagada district, triggering concern in the Bissamcuttack area. More than 30 students of the Nalini Vidya Mandir hostel at Hada Sinkula village under Chatikana panchayat reportedly fell ill after complaining of diarrhoea and vomiting. The affected students were rushed to the Bissamcuttack Community…
A portion of a road caved in near Handidhua village in Talcher area of Odisha’s Angul district on Thursday has caused panic among local residents. A massive crater, around 20 feet deep, formed abruptly on the road in full public view, raising serious safety concerns in the coal mining belt. The incident occurred near a colliery field, where the road…
Bhubaneswar: Four members of a jatra party named Natya Mandap sustained severe injuries when the truck they were travelling in overturned near Goleipur in Jajpur district on Thursday.According to reports, the accident occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll over on the roadside. The injured, including artistes and the…
The Odisha government withdrew its directive that linked fuel supply to Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC).Officials submitted an affidavit in the High Court clarifying that petrol pumps cannot deny fuel to vehicles without a PUCC.Authorities explained that petrol pumps may advise customers to obtain PUCC, but enforcement remains the responsibility of transport and police departments….
Chilika, 27/8: The Indian Navy Flood Relief team deployed under the aegis of NOIC(Odisha) at Talada Panchayat, Astaranga Block of Puri District de-inducted on completion of their five-day relief operations and returned to INS Chilka on 26 Aug 22. The 40-member team commenced flood relief operations on 22 Aug 22 to provide succour to…
