In a major political development ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Sofia Firdous will contest from the Odisha Janata Congress (OJC), not the Congress party.Senior leader Mohammed Moquim clarified the decision, stating that the Congress has lost its ideology and direction.Moquim said the Congress no longer represents its founding principles and has become “unfit” for…
Dhenkanal: A suspected motorcycle thief was reportedly caught by locals, stripped and tied up near the fire station in Ward No. 2 under Bhuban police limits in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.According to information, a motorcycle was allegedly stolen from the Ganesh Bazar area on Thursday….
Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for farmers, the state government has extended the deadline for registration for paddy procurement by another seven days.Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra informed about the decision on Saturday.The Minister said the paddy registration process, which began on August 6 this year, was scheduled to end on…
The Odisha government has decided to take strict action against government employees who fail to provide maintenance to their wives or children despite court orders, directing that the mandated amount be deducted directly from their salaries and transferred to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts.The move comes after Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reportedly took serious note…
A shocking road accident occurred near the Baipariguda Tehsil office on Sunday morning when a car hit a 62-year-old woman and skidded off the roadside.The victim, identified as Bati Paligudia of Tapakaria Sahi, was on her way for morning ablutions when the vehicle (OD 07 AN 2112), carrying a family of five from Brahmapur en…
Jajpur: The Baitarani River is swelling again, raising fears of yet another flood in Dasarathpur block of Odisha’s Jajpur district. The latest rise in water level, triggered by rainfall in Keonjhar under the influence of a low-pressure area, has added to the worries of residents who have already been battling floodwaters for weeks.At 12 noon…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat programme, praised women from Odisha’s Debrigarh region for their pioneering efforts in forest conservation while creating sustainable livelihoods.Modi highlighted the inspiring journey of Maithili Bhue from Dhodrokusum village, who once depended on forest produce like firewood, Mahua flowers, Kendu leaves, and bamboo shoots for survival. Her…
Bangiriposi: In a horrific incident, a man allegedly murdered his wife and later attempted suicide by slitting his throat in Jamdapala village under Bangiriposhi police limits in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.The deceased woman has been identified as Tuni Singh.As per reports, the accused, Baidyanath Singh’s son Bhagat Singh called the emergency helpline 112 and informed…
Kendrapada: Patients undergoing treatment at the Kendrapada District Headquarters Hospital have been facing hardship over access to hospital-provided meals.Under the rules, food supplied to patients is supposed to be delivered to their respective wards. However, at the Kendrapada Hospital, attendants reportedly have to collect meals from the agency responsible for food supply instead of receiving…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance on Saturday apprehended Madan Mohan Pradhan, Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police at Lahunipada Police Station in Sundargarh district, along with his associate Mandeep Kumar Dasmodak, a private individual, while they were allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000.The duo was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from an eatery owner. According…
