Bhubaneswar: Amid continuous monsoon rains and the possibility of urban flooding and waterlogging in several parts of Odisha, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the State to remain on high alert and ensure immediate preparedness to tackle any rain-related exigencies.“Protection of citizens and uninterrupted delivery…
Bhubaneswar, July 1:With relentless monsoon showers raising the risk of urban flooding and waterlogging across Odisha, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krishna Chandra Mohapatra has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to remain on high alert and ensure complete preparedness to respond to any rain-related emergencies.Speaking to the media, the Minister said safeguarding citizens and…
A two-member team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited Rayagada district on Tuesday to examine arms and ammunition seized from Maoist hideouts and dumping yards.The officers inspected the weapons in the presence of district police and collected detailed information about their origin, including the countries where they were manufactured.Sources said the NIA team focused…
: Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Bhabani Shankar Bhoi, has written to the Collector and District Magistrate of Sundargarh, demanding immediate and stringent action against the illegal transportation and indiscriminate dumping of fly ash in different parts of the district.In his letter dated July 1, 2026, the Deputy Speaker described the growing menace…
Bhubaneswar: Amid growing controversy over errors in school textbooks, the Odisha School and Mass Education Department has assured that corrected and error-free versions of the textbooks will be made available very soon.Addressing a press meet, School and Mass Education Secretary N Thirumala Naik said the state government has taken the matter very seriously. Corrected and…
Surat: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Surat City Police has arrested two men from Odisha and seized 20 kilograms of ganja valued at Rs 10 lakh during a raid at a residential premises in the Ved Road area of Gujarat’s Surat as part of an ongoing drive against narcotics trafficking in the city, officials…
Bhubaneswar: Health services across Odisha were thrown out of gear on Wednesday after government doctors launched an indefinite strike under the banner of the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA), demanding the fulfilment of their 10-point charter of demands.The strike led to major disruptions in government hospitals across the state, including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and other districts,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has asked the DGP to initiate disciplinary proceedings against senior IPS officer Dayal Gangwar, who has been suspended for allegedly harassing and exploiting constables, an official said Wednesday.The home department issued an order June 29 for disciplinary proceedings against Gangwar on the charges of misconduct as a member of the Indian…
The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups have unveiled the much-awaited Toxic Ladies & Ladies teaser, introducing the film’s powerful female cast alongside superstar Yash.After weeks of fan speculation about the leading women, the latest teaser finally offers a stylish glimpse of Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. Directed…
Koraput: A fun family picnic to the Talamiting Waterfall tourist site ended in a fatal accident as a car fell about 300 ft into a gorge, claiming one life and leaving four others wounded in Odisha’s Koraput district.This tragic incident occurred at Lachhamani Ghat under Kakiriguma police limits.According to reports, the victim, Dillip Bisoi of…
