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Bhubaneswar: The depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal has moved nearly westwards at a speed of 10 kmph over the past six hours. It is currently situated approximately 60 km southwest of Puri, 70 km east of Gopalpur, 180 km northeast of Kalingapatnam, and 190 km southeast of Phulbani, informed the India Meteorological Department. The IMD has forecast that the depression is likely to continue moving nearly westwards and cross the South Odisha-North Andhra Pradesh coasts between Puri and Ka ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday launched India's first "hydrogen highways", accelerating the country's green hydrogen initiatives. The project involves setting up hydrogen fuelling stations along strategic national highway corridors to support long-haul hydrogen-powered freight. "Hydrogen is the fuel of the future. We have now launched the world's first large-scale hydrogen truck trials. A budgetary allocation of Rs 500 crore has been sanctioned to ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In partnership with Meta, the Government of Odisha today launched 'Ama Sathi', a unified WhatsApp chatbot that will make 120 citizen services accessible to more than 45 million people across the State. Unveiled in the presence of Chief Secretary Odisha Manoj Ahuja, the initiative marks a major step towards building convenient, last-mile access to essential public services. Through this chatbot, citizens will be able to access critical Government Services like obtaining Birth and In ...Read More >
Leh: Amid escalating tensions in Ladakh following deadly protests, Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday assured that the situation is stabilising and strong measures are being taken to protect the region's traditions and security. He also confirmed allegations of foreign interference in the protests, and stated that "some names have come up, which are verified." "The situation has improved, and normalcy is expected to be restored soon. Educational institutions here have been temporarily ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A snake rescuer reportedly died after being bitten by a venomous snake while performing snake tricks in public. This shocking incident took place at Bakagura village in Balangir district. The deceased has been identified as Santosh Chand of Sindheikela. According to reports, Santosh was called to catch a snake that had entered a villager's house. He successfully rescued the snake, a cobra, and was entertaining the crowd by performing various stunts with the reptile. However, durin ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar celebrated the 10th Ayurveda Day with a special programme organised at the OPD foyer on Tuesday, highlighting the growing role of traditional Indian medicine in holistic healthcare. The event was graced by AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive Director Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, who underscored the increasing relevance of Ayurveda in daily healthcare and reaffirmed the institute's commitment to integrating traditional systems with mo ...Read More >
Imphal: The prime accused of the September 19 ambush, in which two Assam Rifles personnel were killed and five others injured by an armed group in Manipur's Bishnupur district, was arrested on Wednesday, officials said. A senior police official said that on receipt of specific information about the presence of armed militants in the Kameng area in Imphal West district, a team of the district police, Assam Rifles, and other security forces launched a special operation early on Wednesday and appr ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a multi-day weather alert for Odisha, forecasting widespread light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds across the state. The alert comes as an existing low-pressure system over the region is expected to be followed by a more significant weather system developing over the Bay of Bengal later this week. According to the midday bulletin from the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar, a low-pressure area ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorm with rainfall in several districts of Odisha today. According to the IMD, districts in northern Odisha, including Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, and Deogarh, are expected to experience thunderstorm activity with rainfall. Similarly, coastal districts such as Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati are also likel ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Bar Council has suspended Bhadrak-based advocate Hemanta Kumar Nayak from legal practice for two years after he was found guilty of making obscene and derogatory remarks against judicial officers, particularly women judges, on social media. Council Chairman Sitanshu Mohan Dwibedy announced that Nayak, a resident of Rajuali Bindha, will remain debarred from practice for two years starting from the date of the Disciplinary Committee's order. He has also been warned a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is all set to mark the first anniversary of the Subhadra Yojana on September 17, 2025, with a special "Thank You Modi" campaign across the state. The initiative aims to express gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi while showcasing the scheme's positive impact on women and children across Odisha. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced that the campaign will be held in all 338 Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) units throughout Odisha. Benefi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Congress party is actively positioning itself as the principal opposition in Odisha, asserted AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal on Sunday. Speaking to the media, Venugopal emphasised the party's commitment to challenging the BJP government both at the Centre and in the state. "We are deeply engaged in the fight against the BJP government at both levels. Our priority is to function as a genuine opposition party in Odisha," he said. Venugopal also highlighted t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Block Education Officer (BEO) of Gurundia in Sundargarh district has issued a showcause notice to the headmaster of a government nodal high school in Jarda following the rescue of a Class III student who was found trapped inside a tin box in the hostel for nearly three hours on Friday. According to reports, the incident occurred after a fight between two Class III students in the hostel before 10 am. One of the students returned to class while the other remained missing. The cl ...Read More >
Dubai: India's spin-heavy strategy paid off handsomely once again as Kuldeep Yadav spearheaded a clinical bowling display to restrict Pakistan to 127/9 in their Asia Cup Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. Opting to field just one frontline seamer once again, India's spin bowling trio of Kuldeep, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakaravarthy stifled Pakistan by picking six wickets collectively. While Kuldeep took 3-18 and Axar picked 2-18, the duo operated at a miserl ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal is expected to bring rain across Odisha today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow warning for all districts. Heavy rainfall is predicted in six districts, including Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Kalahandi, Rayagada, and Nabarangpur. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in these districts today, while Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, and Rayagada are expected to experience heavy rainfall tomorr ...Read More >
Imphal: Ten MLAs, including seven BJP legislators, belonging to tribal community, have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider separate administration or a Union Territory for the Kuki-Zo tribals in Manipur. A memorandum, signed by ten MLAs, submitted to the Prime Minister during his visit to Churachandpur, urged PM Modi to expedite the dialogue to address their demand for a separate Union Territory with legislature for the Kuki-Zo tribals in the state. "You are fully aware of how our p ...Read More >
Jeypore (Koraput): A devastating incident occurred in front of the local Superintendent of Police's office in Koraput today, resulting in the death of a betel shop owner, P Loknath (59). The roof of a 30-year-old market complex collapsed, trapping several people under the debris. Upon receiving the distress call, the Koraput Fire Station team, along with teams from Jeypore, Semiliguda, and Laxmipur, rushed to the spot with rescue equipment. The fire department personnel, including AFO S K Barik ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar has secured 14th rank among medical colleges in India, as per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, released by the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. This outstanding performance marks a significant leap from 31st position in 2021 and 15th position in 2024, underlining the institute's continued commitment to excellence in medical education, healthcare, and research. Further adding to i ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant breakthrough, the Cyber Police Station in Bhubaneswar has arrested a man from Uttar Pradesh in connection with a Rs 98 lakh cyber fraud case. The arrest was made on September 10 from Bijnor district in Uttar Pradesh and the accused was subsequently brought to Bhubaneswar after being produced before a local court. According to police, the action was taken based on a written complaint filed by a city resident at the Cyber Police Station on July 4. The complainant al ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A suspected ISI agent, Asif Ali, was presented before the JMFC Court in Balasore by the Meerut police. Ali, currently lodged in Meerut Jail in Uttar Pradesh for another case, has been brought to Odisha to face trial for his alleged involvement in a spying racket linked to the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, a unit of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Asif Ali's bail plea was rejected, and he has been transferred to Balasore Jail. The case dates b ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday raided and attached the residence of Archana Nag, prime accused in the high-profile honeytrap and extortion case, in Odisha's capital city. According to sources, the ED conducted the raid at Nag's three-storey house in Satya Vihar over alleged financial irregularities dating back to 2022. Nag was not present during the raid, though her father and other family members were inside the house when the sleuths arrived. Officials said Nag had ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A 25-year-old youth Suraj Sahu, who set himself ablaze last Wednesday evening, died at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. According to AIIMS, Sahu succumbed to his burns this evening while undergoing treatment. The incident occurred at Mentu Chhack under Bada Bazar police station two days ago, where Sahu poured petrol on himself and set fire, prompting immediate admission to MKCG Medical College in Berhampur. Due to the severity of his condition, he was later shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar for speci ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu has greeted citizens on the occasion of Nuakhai, emphasizing the festival's significance in expressing gratitude to the country's farmers. In her message, she highlighted the importance of respecting agriculture and acknowledging the hard work of farmers who sustain the nation. The President's tweet conveyed her heartfelt wishes to the people of Odisha and the entire country, saying, "On the occasion of the agrarian festival Nuakhai, I extend my heartfelt ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) Nearly one-third of school students take private coaching and the trend is more common in urban areas, the Centre's Comprehensive Modular Survey (CMS) on education has found. The survey noted that government schools play a pivotal role in providing education across India, accounting for 55.9 per cent of total enrolments. "It is higher in rural areas, where two-thirds (66.0 per cent) of students are enrolled, in comparison to urban areas (30.1 per cent). The private unai ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Calling it a true example of "Make in India, Make for the World," Maruti Suzuki Chairman R.C. Bhargava on Tuesday said the company's Gujarat plant is being developed into a global hub as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first batch of the company's electric SUV, 'e-Vitara', and inaugurated India's first lithium-ion battery cell plant at Hansalpur here. Speaking to reporters, Bhargava said the Prime Minister's encouragement has infused fresh energy into the company. "Toda ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been allocated Rs 240.8149 crore under the 15th Finance Commission (XV FC) Untied Grants for rural local bodies during the financial year 2025-26. The funds will cover 6,085 eligible Gram Panchayats and 63 Block Panchayats across the state, the Centre announced on Tuesday. Alongside Odisha, Mizoram and Tripura have also received allocations. Mizoram has been granted Rs 14.27 crore for 827 eligible village councils as part of the 2023-24 grants, while Tripura has received ...Read More >
New Delhi: The INDIA Bloc's Vice Presidential candidate, Justice (retired) B. Sudershan Reddy arrived in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on Tuesday, where he was welcomed by senior leaders of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress. During a ceremony organised in his honour, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav felicitated Justice Reddy and extended greetings to him for his candidature. Addressing the gathering, Yadav said, "The INDIA Bloc candidate, with his steadfast commitment to the Constitution, law, justic ...Read More >
New Delhi: As Union Home Minister Amit Shah cited Arvind Kejriwal's case to defend the bill to oust jailed Ministers and CMs, the former Delhi Chief Minister on Monday demanded action against those who implicate rivals and get them sent to prisons in false cases. After HM Shah in an interview cited Kejriwal as an example of an elected representative not resigning despite being jailed, the AAP leader hit back claiming that the 160-day government that he ran from the jail performed much better th ...Read More >
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