Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will lead a high-level delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attract foreign investment, with a series of investment meetings scheduled in Dubai September 8 and 9 to boost foreign direct investment (FDI).The delegation will include Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, senior state government officials and industry…
Two persons were killed in separate wild elephant attacks in Odisha’s Sundaragada district early Saturday, sparking fear among residents of Koida and Biramitrapur.In the first incident, Sambari Munda (60) was trampled to death near the Koida forest area when she and her family encountered a tusker while stepping out of their house late at night. Her…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas across five districts to assess the extent of damage and monitor ongoing rescue and relief operations as the flood situation remained critical in parts of the state.The Chief Minister was accompanied by the Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh…
Sambalpur: Hirakud dam authorities have opened a total of 22 sluice gates amid rising water levels in the reservoir, according to the latest update from dam officials on Saturday.According to latest data, the reservoir level (R.L.) stood at 625.47 feet and was showing an upward trend. This is against the Full Reservoir Level (FRL) of…
Bhubaneswar: Some unknown miscreants allegedly decamped with gold ornaments and cash worth around Rs 1.5 crore from the residence of a builder in the Laxmisagar area in Bhubaneswar on Friday night.The burglary took place at around 9.20 pm at the residence of builder Pritam Jena in Laxmisagar area while he and his family were away.As…
New Delhi: A video circulating widely on social media shows a young woman, who was booked for using objectionable language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a student demonstration over NEET paper leaks, expressing regret and apologising for her comments.The video, which has attracted significant attention online, features the girl standing with folded hands and…
Bhubaneswar: Nearly 4.89 lakh animals have been affected by the floods in nine districts of Odisha, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik informed on Saturday.According to the latest data provided by the Minister, the floods have impacted 45 blocks, 398 gram panchayats and 1,341 villages across the nine districts. When it comes to…
Puri: In a brutal attack, a youth lost his life in filmy style in Mohana Sahi under Chandanpur police limits of Puri district.The deceased has been identified as Kalia Mallik, a native of Puri district.As per reports, Kalia had some dispute over property with one Chabimanyu Das of the same village. Yesterday, Kalia attacked Chabimanyu…
Bhubaneswar, Aug 1: In a major burglary that has raised concerns over security in the state capital, unidentified miscreants allegedly stole valuables worth more than ₹2 crore from the residence of a builder in the Laxmisagar area late on Friday night.According to police, the burglars broke into the house of builder Pritam Jena by forcing…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the timeline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha, allowing voters to file claims and objections until August 19.New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the timeline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha,…
