The Odisha Government has stepped up efforts to promote the use of Odia in official administration by directing all departments and heads of offices to nominate employees who have not yet undergone training in conducting government work in the state’s official language.In a communication issued recently by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, Additional…
Rayagada GRP rescued three missing children from the Rourkela Intercity Express at Rayagada railway station, bringing relief to their anxious families.The rescued children were identified as Guddu Nayak (10), Sanjay Kulesika (8), and Pritam Garada, all residents of Dalit Sahi in Tikiri under Rayagada district. According to reports, the children had left home saying they…
Kendrapara, June 4: Several migrant workers from India, including four from Kendrapara district and one from Uttar Pradesh, have urgently appealed to the governments of Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and the Centre for assistance after alleging that they have been stranded in Thailand for months without salaries, passports, or adequate food.The workers said they are currently…
A 14 years old girl lost her life after drowning in Jajpur district of Odisha. This tragic incident has been reported in Brahmani River at Chandanpur Ghat.Jajpur: A 14 years old girl lost her life after drowning in Jajpur district of Odisha. This tragic incident has been reported in Brahmani River at ChandanpurGhat.underBariRamachandrapur Police station…
One person died and another was critically injured after a speeding truck hit a bamboo-laden bullock cart near Jagannathpur Chhak on Thursday.As per reports, the accident occurred when the cart was returning from Pratapgiri forest carrying bamboo. A truck rammed into the cart from behind, throwing both occupants off. The two victims, identified as Nath…
Bhubaneswar: The Forest Department has taken action in the case of an elephant being electrocuted and buried at a farm in Hindola.Hindola Forester Diptiranjan Acharya has been suspended in connection with the incident. Angul RCCF has also issued a show cause notice to Hindola Ranger Trilochan Dehuri. Acharya has been asked to not to leave…
This afternoon, Dr. Kanwar Vishal Singh, IPS, assumed charge as the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Special Task Force (STF), Odisha.He outlined his priorities immediately after taking office, stressing that the STF will intensify its fight against organised crime under the direction of the DGP Odisha and guidance of the DGP Crime.Dr. Singh said the STF…
Bhubaneswar: A tragic incident was reported from Ganjam district where a 13-year-old boy was charred to death after a fire broke out at a local shop.The incident occurred at Samantara Ghain Chhak under Sorada police limits. The deceased has been identified as Badal Muli, a resident of Gangpur village under Badagada police station.According to reports,…
Bhubaneswar: A 28-year-old man died due to bomb explosion after allegedly coming in contact with live bombs in the forest area near Mathura under Digapahandi police station limits in Ganjam district.The deceased has been identified as G.Raja, a resident of Naua Maulabhanja under Digapahandi block.According to reports, he was grazing the pigs in the forest…
Baripada: Similipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district has once again drawn attention as a unique wildlife habitat after the sighting of an Indian mouse deer (Moschiola indica), one of the world’s smallest and most primitive hoofed mammals. A photograph of the elusive animal, recently captured inside the national park, has gone viral on social media,…
