Balangir: A youth succumbed to injuries in Balangir district of Odisha on Wednesday after being attacked by the family members of a woman he had allegedly stabbed with a knife. The incident occurred in Belpada under Kantabanji area of Balangir district.As per reports, the youth attacked a woman with a knife in Belpada on Wednesday….
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Wednesday approved two multi-tracking railway projects worth Rs 3,907 crore, covering four districts across Odisha and Jharkhand, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 145 kms.The CCEA, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said the increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in…
Kesinga police seized a country‑made rifle, Rs 93,000 in cash, and an EV car during a raid near Amath Chhak.Three accused were arrested and later produced in court.Police sources said the accused — Subashis Pradhan alias Kalia of BBC Pada, Bhawanipatna; N. Damodar Rao; and Chandan Panda — were allegedly transporting illegal items in a…
Kataka: A 19-year-old youth fell into the Mahanadi river while fishing from the Jobra Barrage in Odisha’s Cuttack district on Wednesday. GeographicReference.The youth has been identified as Nagaraj Rao.As per reports, Nagaraj was allegedly standing on the barrage and fishing from there with his net when he slipped and fell into the water.On receiving information,…
Bhubaneswar, July 16: In a significant step towards preserving and promoting Odisha’s rich Buddhist legacy, the Department of Tourism and the Department of Odia Language, Literature & Culture on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guru Padmasambhava Baudh Mahavihara, Jirang at Lok Seva Bhawan. The partnership reinforces the State Government’s vision of positioning…
A young woman died after allegedly setting herself on fire by pouring kerosene over herself at Shantinagar Lane-5 under the Badabazar police station limits in Odisha’s Brahmapur today.Brahmapur: A young woman died after allegedly setting herself on fire by pouring kerosene over herself at Shantinagar Lane-5 under the Badabazar police station limits in Odisha’s Brahmapur…
Odisha Vigilance arrested Susanta Mallick, Revenue Inspector of Sirijhuli Circle under Gunupur Tahasil, Rayagada district, for taking a Rs 25,000 bribe from an applicant seeking a favourable enquiry report in a mutation case for issuance of Record of Rights (ROR) or land patta.The complainant had applied online through the Revenue and Disaster Management Department portal…
Bhubaneswar: A four-year-old boy died after being bitten by a poisonous snake at Kandeimunda Pahadatoli village under Kutra block of Sundargarh district.The deceased has been identified as Samarat Bilore, son of Keshab Bilore.According to family members, Samarat was sleeping on a cot with his parents on Monday night when a venomous snake bit him around…
As whispers of a possible COVID-19 situation begin to circulate, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling has stepped forward with a clear, reassuring message: stay alert, but do not let fear take over.Chairing a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan today, the minister reviewed the state’s preparedness and necessary measures to handle…
Bhubaneswar, July 14: The Odisha Cabinet has approved the MMSY-Transferred Roads Improvement Programme (TRIP) to upgrade roads transferred from the Panchayati Raj (PR) Department and other departments across the state.The scheme will be implemented over a five-year period from 2025-26 to 2029-30 with a total financial outlay of ₹6,700 crore. Under the programme, nearly 25,500…
