Rayagada: Train operations on the Rayagada route came to a standstill for nearly six hours late Wednesday night after a massive boulder crashed onto the railway track near Majhigariani Temple in Odisha’s Rayagada district. Quick action by railway staff helped avert a possible major accident. The incident took place when the Visakhapatnam-Korba Link Express was…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has scheduled an emergency review meeting at 3 pm today at Lokseva Bhawan to take stock of the crime situation across Odisha. The move comes as the state government looks to assess law and order and address rising public concerns. Sources said the meeting will bring together the Home…
Dhenkanal: Twenty passengers were injured on Thursday when a bus carrying over 50 people from Parajang to Bhubaneswar overturned and fell into the Rengali branch canal near Kantiokatani under Tumusingha police limits. Eyewitnesses said the vehicle suddenly veered off the road before plunging into the canal. The exact cause of the accident is yet to…
Bhubaneswar: As Puri Srimandir prepares for the auspicious Rakhi Purnima tomorrow, the Patara Bisoi servitors are giving final touches to the intricately crafted rakhis and gua malas that will adorn Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra in a ritual steeped in tradition and symbolism. In a unique reflection of sibling love, Devi Subhadra ties…
Bhubaneswar: With biotechnology emerging as a key driver of sustainable development and innovation, Odisha is taking a strategic leap to build a strong bio-economy framework. In a landmark move, the Government of Odisha has entrusted the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Sambalpur with the task of preparing the state’s first Bio-Economy Report, which will map…
Nairobi: In a proud moment for India and the Punjabi language community, Nitesh Gill, a passionate Wikipedia contributor from Punjab, has received an honorary mention at the prestigious Wikimedian of the Year Awards 2025. The recognition was announced by Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales during the 20th edition of Wikimania, held in Nairobi, Kenya, under the…
Bhubaneswar: Bibhuti Bhusan Singh Mardaraj, former Deputy Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly and a stalwart of state politics, passed away on Wednesday night due to cardiac complications. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He was 70. Belonging to the royal family of Khandpara Gada, Mardaraj was a towering figure in…
Malkangiri: A full-grown Indian Python was safely rescued from MV-11 village in the Malkangiri Division, thanks to the prompt action of a local snake rescuer working alongside the Wildlife Squad. The snake had reportedly wandered into the village, sparking concern among residents. Instead of taking matters into their own hands, locals informed the Forest Department,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha celebrated the 11th National Handloom Day with a vibrant state-level event at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, where renowned Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit joined as a special guest to honour the artistry and heritage of India’s handloom sector. Organised by the Odisha government, the event featured the Exhibition-cum-Knowledge Sharing for Textile Advantage (EKTA), which…
Bhubaneswar: For sustainable urban development, the Housing & Urban Development Department of Odisha is exploring the use of plastic waste in road construction to curb pollution and promote eco-friendly practices. A high-level meeting chaired by Principal Secretary Usha Padhee was held today in Bhubaneswar to chart the way forward. Addressing officials and stakeholders, Padhee underlined…
