Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday announced that his government would fill up 45,000 vacant teaching posts over the next three years.Addressing students at Secondary Board High School in Cuttack on the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, the CM asked the pupils not to waste time on social media and instead concentrate on…
The Forest Department on Saturday demolished an alleged illegal office linked to suspended youth BJP leader Prakash Paswan at Durgapur Hill, citing encroachment on forest land.The demolition was carried out in the presence of a magistrate, senior police officials, and forest personnel. Officials said the structure was located inside the Durgapur Reserve Forest and had…
Bhadrak: In a heart-wrenching incident, a couple lost their lives after being bitten by a venomous snake while they were asleep at Madhupur village under Tihidi block of Bhadrak district.The deceased couple has been identified as Pramila Barik and Paramananda Barik, a resident of Madhupur village.As per sources, Parmanad Barik’s wife, Pramila Barik, suddenly fell…
Kendrapada: In a heart-wrenching incident, a man died while his wife sustained critical injuries after the mud wall of their thatched house collapsed on them Kendrapara district last night.The deceased has been identified as Hrusikesh Jena and the injured as Renuka Jena of Tulasipur village under the Marsaghai police station of the district.As claimed by…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Fire and Emergency Service is all set to launch a special drive ‘Surkhsita Odisha Vikashita Odisha’ from September 15 to check various establishments and residences.According to the department, since the recent fire instances revealed that many concerned establishments or residences did not have fire safety certificates it has decided to launch the…
In a dramatic film‑style operation, police arrested Tuna Harijan, a dreaded criminal with more than 30 cases against him, after a 30‑km chase from Kotpad to Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh.Borigumma police tracked Tuna after learning of his presence in Kotpad. A special team led by Additional SP Abhishek Panigrahi, Manoj Pujari, SI Srikant Kumar Behera, constables…
Bhubaneswar, 3 September 2026: The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI)–Bhubaneswar Chapter organised a Members’ Meet on the theme “MSMEs – Role of CMAs as Catalysts for Viksit Bharat” at CMA Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. More than 200 participants, including members, professionals and stakeholders, attended the programme.The Members’ Meet focused on the vital role of the…
Kataka: A fishing trip turned tragic after two brothers were swept away in the Sapua river near Ichhapur village under Athagada police limits in Kataka district on Thursday.According to reports, the brothers, identified as Mantu Samal (35) and Pintu Samal (25), had gone to the river to catch fish when they were swept away by…
Bhubaneswar: With the successful investigation and coordinated efforts of the Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police, an active snatching gang has been busted in various areas coming under the Bhubaneswar Urban Police District (UPD), informed the Police Commissioner Dr. Suresh Dev Datta Singh.According to the Police Commissioner, the city police also successfully arrested five members of the gang…
Malkangiri correspondent 03/09 A huge python has been rescued from Malkangiri Sadar. A few people had seen a huge python near Parjaguda in Malkangiri Sadar. The snake had entered a person’s chicken coop in the local area in search of food and swallowed three big chickens. Seeing the snake, the locals and the locals got…
