Kalahandi Local Tribals Urge CM to conduct Gram Sabha of Lanjigarh Bauxite Mines for development of the region

Bhubaneswar : The tribal groups and residents of Kalahandi have urgently called for the immediate conduct of a Gram Sabha for the Lanjigarh Bauxite Mine, emphasizing the need for socio-economic development in their region. A high-level delegation from the Lanjigarh Anchalika Vikas Parishad, a local organization committed to the development of the Lanjigarh area, submitted…

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Tata Steel inaugurates Phase II expansion of Kalinganagar operations

Bhubaneswar, May 22, 2025: Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated the expanded Tata Steel Kalinganagar (TSK) plant, taking the crude steel capacity from 3 to 8 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).  The inauguration event was held at the Kalinganagar plant in Jajpur district, in the presence of senior state leaders,…

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Delhi police detains shopkeeper over biryani served on plate with Lord Ram image, releases him later

New Delhi, 23/4: Delhi Police had briefly detained an eatery owner following a complaint that he had sold biryani on disposable plates purportedly having a picture of Lord Ram on them in northwest Delhi’s Jahangirpuri, officials said on Tuesday. During investigations, it was found that the shopkeeper had bought 1000 plates from a factory and…

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OSHA bill to build 75,000 km-long world class roads passed in Odisha Assembly

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is on track to build 75,000 km-long world class roads in Odisha. The work will be done in a fast track approach to finish the work at the earliest. The State government will establish the Odisha State Highways Authority (OSHA) in line with the Central government’s National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)….

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7 arrested in Similipal of Odisha, Leopard skin trafficking racket busted

Balasore: Forest officials in the Similipal South division of Odisha arrested seven persons for their alleged involvement in a leopard skin trafficking racket, the Office of DIG of Police, Eastern Range, Balasore, said on Friday. The accused were found to be in possession of three leopard skins, which were seized by the investigating team. The investigation…

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Laser show on Day 2 of Bali Jatra showcases Odisha’s history and culture

Cuttack: The beautiful and mesmerising laser show in the winter evenings at the Gadgadia ground where Bali jatra is taking place has drawn the attention of many people. Along the Mahanadi banks the light and sound show seemed nothing less than a dream.Commemorating the historical maritime trade of our forefathers, the Bali jatra is celebrated…

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Pakistan violated spirit of Indus Waters Treaty by inflicting three wars, thousands of terror attacks on India: India tells UN

United Nations, 24/5: India ripped through Pakistan’s “disinformation” at the UN on the Indus Waters Treaty, asserting that Islamabad violated its spirit by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on India that seek to hold hostage lives of civilians, religious harmony and economic prosperity. We are constrained to respond to the disinformation being…

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