Bhubaneswar: A fresh weather system is brewing in the north Bay of Bengal, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting the formation of a cyclonic circulation in the next 24 hours. The system, identified as the remnant of Tropical Cyclone Wipha, is likely to intensify into a low-pressure area within the following 48 hours. IMD…
Chennai: Taking a decisive leap in species-specific conservation, the Tamil Nadu government has announced the creation of the country’s first Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Coimbatore district. The initiative is dedicated to protecting hornbills—crucial to forest regeneration and biodiversity—and marks a significant step in preserving the ecological…
New Delhi: After months of anticipation, the Indian Army on Tuesday received the first batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States, marking a key upgrade to its combat aviation capabilities. The aircraft landed at Hindon Airbase, bringing India closer to deploying one of the most advanced combat helicopters in the world….
New Delhi: The Vice President’s office fell vacant on Tuesday after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down citing health concerns. The development was formally conveyed during Rajya Sabha proceedings, marking an unexpected shift in the country’s top constitutional positions. BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari, who was chairing the House, informed…
Washington: Making her first competitive appearance in over 16 months, tennis icon Venus Williams returned to the court with a statement win at the DC Open. Partnering with fellow American Hailey Baptiste, the duo overcame a sluggish start to defeat wild card entrants Eugenie Bouchard and Clervie Ngounoue in the opening round of the women’s…
Bhubaneswar: The 36th Dashboard Review Meeting of the Housing & Urban Development Department was held today under the chairpersonship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, to assess the progress of key urban infrastructure initiatives across the state. Held at the Department’s Conference Hall, the review meeting focused on OUIDF-assisted…
Jagatsinghpur: A disturbing incident of sexual assault has been reported from Jagatsinghpur district in Odisha, where an 18-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by two youths under the Sadar police limits late Monday night. The police have arrested one of the accused while a manhunt is underway to trace the second. According to sources, the incident…
Bhubaneswar: From the remote villages of Odisha to international job markets, young women in the state are scripting powerful stories of transformation—armed with skills, determination, and the unwavering support of the Skilled-in-Odisha initiative and the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar. Anjulata Negi, a resident of Bargarh district who lost her father at an early…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has rolled out a statewide ban on the sale of petrol in plastic bottles, reinforcing safety protocols and targeting the illegal fuel trade. The decision was taken during a review meeting chaired by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra at Lok Seva Bhawan on Monday. Addressing officials and…
Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) wrapped up its two-day visit to Odisha on Sunday, following a series of hearings and high-level consultations aimed at addressing human rights concerns across various sectors in the state. The sessions, held at the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar, were presided over by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian,…
