Senior BJD MLA Pratap Keshari Deb has raised significant concerns regarding the rapid rollout of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, urging the central government to proceed with caution. Speaking on Wednesday, Deb emphasized that while AI is vital for establishing India as a global economic player, the potential for misuse requires immediate attention and strict…
The second day of the Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday was marked by intense disruptions, forcing the House to be adjourned till 4 pm after Opposition members staged a protest over alleged irregularities in paddy procurement The second day of the Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday was…
Bhubaneswar: A calf in Keonjhar district was severely injured after it accidentally ingested a bomb meant for wild boars in the forest.The incident occurred in the Darakhola village of Kolimati panchayat under Ghasipura police station in Anandapur sub-division.According to reports, unidentified miscreants allegedly hid a bomb in a food packet and placed it near the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Plus 2 exams will commence today. On the first day, there will be MIL paper for Science Stream students. From the 20th, the exams for Arts and Commerce students will commence.There are 1357 exam centers across the state this year. The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) has said that 4 lakh 1 thousand…
Rourkela: In a major breakthrough against interstate drug trafficking, Rourkela police on Tuesday arrested six persons and seized over 500 kg of Ganja at Bondamunda Road under the jurisdiction of Plantsite Police Station.The arrested have been identified as Gunanidhi Ghusi (36), Sukhanth Oram (37), Rahul Kumar Sahu (25), Nikhil Ray (23), Kaushik Kumar Padhee (31), and…
Tamando police are scrutinising CCTV footage from the jewellery store and surrounding areas to identify the culprits. The incidents have raised alarm among citizens, who have called for enhanced patrolling and stricter security measures.Back-to-back robbery incidents in different parts of Bhubaneswar on the same day have triggered concern among residents over safety and security in…
Following the conviction of a retired executive engineer and his wife for amassing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income, a Special Vigilance Court in Bhubaneswar has ordered the confiscation of their properties worth over ₹2.5 crore. Bhubaneswar: Following the conviction of a retired executive engineer and his wife for amassing assets disproportionate to…
In a tragic road accident, a young woman who was set to be married next month lost her life while returning after distributing wedding invitation cards in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district.Her brother sustained critical injuries and has been shifted to Burla for advanced treatment.The accident occurred near Ghusuramunda village under the Jharsuguda Sadar block when the motorcycle they…
Jajpur: The ongoing investigation into the sexual exploitation of a 16-year-old minor in odisha’s jalpur district took a dramatic turn today after a newborn baby girl was rescued near the victim’s rented accommodation. The discovery has raised serious questions about the initial police theory regarding a forced abortion.Local residents alerted the authorities after spotting the…
Bhubaneswar: A thick blanket of fog enveloped the city early Tuesday morning, disrupting normal life and reducing visibility to a crawl.Major roads, residential areas, and highways were shrouded in a dense mist, making it tough for commuters to navigate.Traffic was slow on the National Highway and other key routes, with vehicles moving at a snail’s…
