Bhubaneswar: The Ganjam district administration has declared a comprehensive No-Flying Zone (including a complete ban on drones) in preparation for the Hon’ble President of India’s three-day visit to the state, which begins today.The restrictions apply to the President’s entire travel route from Brahmapur Railway Station to Taptapani, covering Gosaninugaon, Andhapasara Road, Haridakhandi and Digapahandi Road…
Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out at a cotton factory and cloth godown in Patrapada under Tamando police limits in Bhubaneswar today in Khordha district of Odisha.According to the received information, after getting alerted about the fire mishap, personnel from Tamando Fire Service Department were immediately reached the spot and started dousing the flames.Apart from that…
Dasharathpur (Jajpur): Even as floodwaters continue to inundate villages under Dasharathpur block in Odisha’s Jajpur district, residents are now battling another serious threat—snakebites and encounters with other venomous reptiles.Flooding caused by the overflowing Baitarani River and its tributary, the Kani River, has submerged village roads, marketplaces, temples and homes across the block. Household belongings are…
Ganjam: A man allegedly chopped off his tongue over family dispute in Hansatuli village under Beguniapada police limits of Ganjam district.The injured person has been identified as Kiran Patra, a native of Hansatuli village.As per reports, Kiran chopped off his tongue with a sharp knife at Kali Mandir of Hansatuli village over family dispute.The locals…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police have rescued 17,590 missing women and children and reunited them with their families during a special drive conducted from January to June this year, an official statement said Sunday.Of the rescued persons, 12,177 are women and 5,413 children.The highest number of women rescued was in Puri district (3,713), followed by Jajpur (820)…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has announced a revised timeline for Phase-I admission into undergraduate courses in Higher Education Institutions for the academic session 2026-27 in view of the prevailing flood situation in the State.According to a notification issued by the Higher Education Department, the extension has been made considering the difficulties being faced by students…
Bhubaneswar: Engineer-in-Chief (EIC) of the Odisha Water Resources Department, Dillip Kumar Rout, on Sunday clarified that the recent flood situation in the state was caused by exceptionally heavy rainfall in a short period.Odisha.Addressing the media after reviewing the flood situation, Rout said there is currently no flood threat from the Mahanadi or other major rivers….
Bhubaneswar, August 2: Maintaining that every youngster lost to addiction is a “national loss”, Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday called upon the youth to shun narcotics.Addressing the ‘Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan,’ an initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video-conferencing today to create a drug-free India, at…
Odisha Vigilance today arrested Debadyuti Nanda, former Junior Assistant of the office of the Block Education Officer (BEO), Baliapal, for allegedly misappropriating government funds worth Rs37.32 lakh. Nanda, currently posted as Junior Assistant at Padmalochan Government High School, Jagai, Baliapal, was taken into custody for preparing forged arrear pay bills between 2022 and 2026.According to Vigilance sources, Nanda fraudulently inserted his own forged arrear bills into the arrear DA bills of other employees under the BEO office, taking advantage of his position as bill clerk‑cum‑accountant. The manipulation allowed him to divert government money into his own account.A case has been registered at Baleshwar Vigilance PS Case No. 13/2026 under Sections 13(2) r/w 13(1(a) of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 and Sections 467, 468, 471, 477‑A of the IPC. The accused is being forwarded to court today.Officials said the arrest underscores Odisha Vigilance’s continued drive against financial irregularities in government offices and its focus on digital transparency and accountability.
Udala: In a tragic incident at least three youth were killed in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha on Saturday after their bike fell off a culvert and crashed into a wall. The accident took place near Kuamara Post Office under Khunta Police Station limits in Udala area.The deceased have been identified as Sahadev Singh, Shakti Singh,…
