Sambalpur: With heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas, Hirakud Dam authorities in Sambalpur district of Odisha have opened 12 gates of the reservoir to manage the rising water level. At present, 7 gates have been opened on the left side of the bridge and 5 gates on the right side. The discharge is being done in…
Odisha’s flood situation has intensified with multiple rivers breaching embankments and water levels rising dangerously across districts. In Jajpur, seven breaches have been reported in three rivers — four on the Brahmani, two on the Kani (a distributary of the Baitarani), and one on the Nua Mahara of the Kharasrota. Nearly 250 villages are inundated,…
A tense situation unfolded in Sunamunda village under Debagada police limits when a youth allegedly brandished an illegal handmade firearm, prompting swift police action and arrest.According to the police report, Raghunatha Naik (41) of Sunamunda lodged a complaint stating that around 6 PM on July 29, Rohit Behera (25) of the same village arrived at his house armed with…
Bhubaneswar: The Mahanadi water dispute between Odisha and neighbouring Chhattisgarh is likely to be resolved in next three months.This was revealed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi after a tripartite meeting with his Chhattisgarh counterpart Vishnu Deo Sai and Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil in New Delhi on Thursday.“Both Odisha and Chhattisgarh have agreed…
Bhubaneswar, July 30: In the wake of the worsening flood situation, the Khordha district administration has issued a series of emergency measures to strengthen disaster preparedness and ensure a swift response across the district.Khordha Collector and District Magistrate, Amrit Ruturaj, on Thursday directed all government officials and employees to remain stationed at their respective headquarters…
Kataka: In a significant anti-corruption development, Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of one ex-ASI of Police of Jenapur Police Station in Jajpur district, who is at present posed as ASI of Police, Athagada Police Station in Kataka district in a bribery case.Amiya Kumar Behera, the ex-ASI of Police of Jenapur Police Station was charge…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s flood situation remained under close government monitoring on Thursday, with Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari conducting an aerial survey of the worst-affected districts even as authorities said rainfall had subsided and river levels were showing signs of receding.Accompanied by Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department Dr. Arabinda…
Continuous rainfall in Rayagada district has led to a tragic incident in Baghdangari village under Ambadola police limits, where a 26‑year‑old woman, Rukuni Bachha, lost her life after a mud wall collapsed early Thursday morning.According to reports, Rukuni, wife of Sanurjya Bachha, was returning home after completing her morning chores when an old, rain‑weakened wall suddenly caved in, burying her…
Koida (Sundargarh): In a saddening incident, two minor siblings died after drowning in a water-filled sewage pit near their house in the Koida area of Sundargarh district on Thursday.According to reports, the incident took place in Kadodihi village. Five-year-old Priya Bhumij had stepped out of the house with her three-year-old brother Manoj, telling her.mother she…
Rayagada, July 28, 2026: The Court of the Additional District & Sessions Judge, Rayagada, has convicted Babula Kulisika in a rape case and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) besides directing payment of ₹4 lakh compensation to the survivor.The judgment was delivered by Additional District & Sessions Judge Smt. Alpana Swain on…
