Baliguda, Jul 4: Three youths lost their lives in a suspected hit-and-run accident after an unidentified vehicle rammed into the motorcycle they were travelling on near Mahasingh Bridge under Baliguda police limits in Odisha’s Kandhamal district late on Friday night.The accident occurred between 10:30 pm and 11:00 pm when the three youths were riding a…
A newly constructed house in Saras village under Kendujhar Town police limits witnessed tragedy when a wall collapsed, killing one worker and leaving another critically injured.The incident occurred on July 4 during construction work.Police identified the deceased as Babur Sheikh and the injured as Mitu Sheikh, both residents of Janghipur village in West Bengal. The…
With lakhs of devotees expected to converge on the pilgrim town for the annual Ratha Jatra, the Odisha government has stepped up preparations to ensure smooth civic management, sanitation and public safety during the grand festival.With lakhs of devotees expected to converge on the pilgrim town for the annual Ratha Jatra, the Odisha government’s Housing…
Cuttack: In a shocking incident, Inspector-In-Charge (IIC) of Chauliaganj Police Station, was found dead inside her official quarters on Saturday.According to police sources, IIC Beauty Mohanty’s body was found hanging in her quarter. The incident came to light after she failed to respond to repeated phone calls from fellow staff members. A team from the…
New Delhi, 3/7: Congress on Friday described the RSS statement on Ram temple donation embezzlement calling for strict action against those responsible as a “nefarious attempt to cover up” truth and protect the “fraudulent outfit’s” image General Secretary (Communications) Jairam Ramesh posted on ‘X’, “the clean chit given by the RSS is disgraceful and shameful….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Friday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with IHI Corporation, a leading Japanese Industrial company, and the Gurugram-based ACME Group to promote collaboration in clean energy, advanced manufacturing and industrial development.According to an official statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the state government also hosted an “Interaction with Japanese…
Malkangiri, correspondent 3/7: The doctors’ protest in Malkangiri district has entered its second day. Today too, doctors staged a protest in front of the CDMO office. More than 140 doctors in the district are protesting for 13 points. It is said that the protest will continue until the Odisha government fulfills its demands, but it…
Social boycott forced a man’s body to remain unattended for 10 hours in Tulsidunguri village under Kendumundi panchayat in Balangir district.Villagers refused to cremate Arjun Banagula because he had married a woman from another caste.Arjun Banagula died last night. His family and fellow villagers stayed away from his body due to the long-standing social boycott….
In a fresh effort to resolve the ongoing doctors’ strike, Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling has invited the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) for discussions on their demands.The Health & Family Welfare Department issued an official communication on July 3, directing OMSA State President Dr Kishore Chandra Mishra and General Secretary Dr Sanjib Kumar Pradhan…
Paralakhemundi, July 3(Tarini Prasad Panda): In a major crackdown on inter-state narcotics trafficking, Adava Police in Odisha’s Gajapati district seized 45 kg of ganja in two separate raids and arrested three alleged smugglers, thwarting attempts to transport the contraband outside the state. Police also confiscated two motorcycles used in the illegal trade, underscoring intensified efforts…
