Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly was adjourned till 11:30 am today amid protests over the SCB hospital fire tragedy that claimed 13 lives.As soon as Assembly proceedings commenced, BJD MLAs, wearing black t-shirts reading ‘weak Chief Minister’, demanded Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling’s resignation, alleging the state government’s inaction against him.Opposition members shouted slogans and staged a…
Bhubaneswar: The state government is working on a permanent solution for street vendors under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, with plans to construct a vending zone near Kapil Prasad BDA Chhak, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, informed the Odisha Assembly today.Responding to a query raised by MLA Babu Singh, Mahapatra said…
Bhubaneswar, March 24: Serious allegations of medical negligence have been levelled against Capital Hospital following the death of an 11-year-old boy. The grieving family has accused doctors of improper treatment and a staff nurse of administering a wrong injection, leading to the minor’s death.According to reports, the deceased, Sai (11) from Tangi Kalupada, sustained injuries…
Bhubaneswar: A 16-year-old girl student, who had appeared for matriculation examination, died under suspicious circumstances in Badadumbula village under Digapahandi police station.The deceased has been identified as Archita Sethy, daughter of Tuna Sethy.Police recovered the body from MKCG Medical College and Hospital late Monday night and registered an unnatural death case before handing over the…
Following the directive of Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, the Odisha State Transport Authority (STA) launched a rigorous 10-day special enforcement drive from March 21 to March 31, 2026. This statewide campaign, involving joint teams of the transport department and police, targets critical safety violations such as speeding, drunk driving, and helmetless riding…
A minor boy died allegedly due to medical negligence and wrong injection at the Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar city. The incident sparked tension on premises of the state-run hospital on Tuesday.Bhubaneswar: A minor boy died allegedly due to medical negligence and wrong injection at the Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar city. The incident sparked tension on premises…
Cuttack: A fire broke out early Tuesday morning at the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) office located at Link Road in cuttack reportedly due to a short circuit. According to reports, the incident occurred at around 5:30 am. Fire Services personnel from the Chauliaganj Fire Station rushed to the spot soon after receiving information and launched an operation…
Balasore, Mar 24: Two youths sustained critical injuries in a late-night shooting at Arada Bazaar in Balasore, Odisha, on Monday, prompting a police investigation.The victims, Manoj Sahu and Kartik Prasad, were initially taken to Balasore District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) by locals after suffering gunshot wounds. One was injured in the back, while the other sustained…
Bhubaneswar: Padma Shri awardee Purnamasi Jani, a tribal singer and social activist from Kandhamal district, has been admitted to the District Headquarters Hospital in Kandhamal district, after complaining of illness.According to reports, she was initially taken to the Khajuripada Hospital before being referred to the District Headquarters Hospital. Jani, who has been suffering from swelling…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly that 3,176 police posts remain vacant across the state’s 706 police stations.He revealed that out of 14,528 sanctioned positions, these vacancies continue to affect law enforcement capacity.Responding to a query from MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati, Majhi said the government is taking steps to address the shortfall…
