Odisha CM Mohan Majhi warns that those guilty of sabotage in the massive school textbook error row will foot the reprint bill. Read the latest updates.Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has issued a stern warning regarding the ongoing school textbook controversy, He stated that if anyone is found guilty of intentionally sabotaging the process,…
Kendrapada: A sand mafia group allegedly attempted to attack the Additional Tahsildar of Rajnagar in Odisha’s Kendrapada district after intercepting his official vehicle during an enforcement drive against illegal sand transportation today.According to reports, Rajnagar Additional Tahsildar Ashish Kumar Jena was carrying out a routine enforcement operation when he tried to stop a Hyva truck…
Puri, June 26: With the annual Rath Yatra approaching, preparations for the grand festival are gathering pace. As part of the ritual arrangements, 380 kilograms of sacred Basunga silk yarn has been dispatched to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri for use in the temple’s traditional ceremonies.The consignment was flagged off from the premises of…
Hatadihi: Police suspect a love affair may have led to the murder of a West Bengal woman whose decomposed body was recovered from a field in Balia area under Soso police limits in Kendujhar district. An alleged accomplice in the crime has been arrested, while the prime accused remains at large. The arrested accused has…
Cuttack: A youth was critically injured after miscreants opened fire on him at Kuanpal Chhak under Maniabandh Police Station in Cuttack district.The injured youth has been identified as Kalia Jena. Jena was on his way to a salon to get a haircut when four miscreants, who arrived on two motorcycles, suddenly opened fire on him….
Balangir: A fire broke out at a market complex in Odisha’s Balangir district Friday, causing damage to several shops, including an electric two-wheeler showroom, police said Friday.Upon receiving information, fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and launched an operation to douse the blaze, a senior officer said.“The fire broke out at the market complex…
The Odisha Higher Education Department instructed higher educational institutions across the state to monitor LPG supply in hostels and shift to piped natural gas (PNG) connections wherever available.The directive followed discussions during the second meeting of the State Crisis Management Group and observations by the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the department. In a letter dated June 25,…
Bhubaneswar, June 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on his birthday and complimented him for his “commendable efforts” towards the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP).Pradhan, a prominent BJP leader haling from Odisha, turned 57 on Friday.”Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji. He is…
Sambalpur: The Sambalpur district administration has ordered the immediate removal of the seal placed on the house of a 62-year-old divyang man in Jamankira block after allegations surfaced that the property was wrongly sealed despite the family having no connection to any bank loan.Sambalpur Collector has directed the block administration to unseal the house on…
Bhubaneswar: A youth had a narrow escape after his moving car catches fire infront of Pal Heights in Bhubaneswar on Friday morning. The car was completely gutted.As per sources, the youth jumped out safely after noticing smoke emanating from the car.On being informed, the firefighters reached the spot and doused the blaze immediately. By then…
