Jharsuguda: The Belpahar Forest Division of Jharsuguda district has seized 2 quintals and 87 kilograms of kendu leaves and impounded an auto-rickshaw during a late-night operation near the Belpahar Durga Temple.Two persons have been arrested in connection with the seizure, officials said on Thursday.The accused have been identified as Saidul Bibi (39), a resident of West…
In a stern action over alleged burn injuries inflicted on a woman during a caesarean section (C-section), the Chief District Medical and Public Health Officer (CDMO), Dr S.C. Mohanty, has directed a private hospital in Sundargarh to shut down indefinitely Sundargarh: In a stern action over alleged burn injuries inflicted on a woman during a…
Bhubaneswar, June 4: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of renowned Odia litterateur, playwright, and former administrator, Dr. Jagannath Prasad Das.In a condolence message shared on his official X account, Naveen paid tribute to the distinguished writer, describing his passing as a significant…
Deogarh: A 55-year-old farmer was found dead in a forest under Kundheigola Forest Section of the Reamal forest range Thursday, with forest officials suspecting an elephant attack as the cause of death.The deceased was identified as Prafulla Behera, a resident of Chadheimara village.According to officials, Behera had gone to a nearby forest Wednesday afternoon but…
The Odisha Government has stepped up efforts to promote the use of Odia in official administration by directing all departments and heads of offices to nominate employees who have not yet undergone training in conducting government work in the state’s official language.In a communication issued recently by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, Additional…
Rayagada GRP rescued three missing children from the Rourkela Intercity Express at Rayagada railway station, bringing relief to their anxious families.The rescued children were identified as Guddu Nayak (10), Sanjay Kulesika (8), and Pritam Garada, all residents of Dalit Sahi in Tikiri under Rayagada district. According to reports, the children had left home saying they…
Kendrapara, June 4: Several migrant workers from India, including four from Kendrapara district and one from Uttar Pradesh, have urgently appealed to the governments of Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and the Centre for assistance after alleging that they have been stranded in Thailand for months without salaries, passports, or adequate food.The workers said they are currently…
A 14 years old girl lost her life after drowning in Jajpur district of Odisha. This tragic incident has been reported in Brahmani River at Chandanpur Ghat.Jajpur: A 14 years old girl lost her life after drowning in Jajpur district of Odisha. This tragic incident has been reported in Brahmani River at ChandanpurGhat.underBariRamachandrapur Police station…
One person died and another was critically injured after a speeding truck hit a bamboo-laden bullock cart near Jagannathpur Chhak on Thursday.As per reports, the accident occurred when the cart was returning from Pratapgiri forest carrying bamboo. A truck rammed into the cart from behind, throwing both occupants off. The two victims, identified as Nath…
Bhubaneswar: The Forest Department has taken action in the case of an elephant being electrocuted and buried at a farm in Hindola.Hindola Forester Diptiranjan Acharya has been suspended in connection with the incident. Angul RCCF has also issued a show cause notice to Hindola Ranger Trilochan Dehuri. Acharya has been asked to not to leave…
