Bhubaneswar: Tourist activities at Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district will come to a temporary halt starting July 1, as the park closes its gates for the annual monsoon break. The decision, taken to ensure the safety of wildlife and visitors during the rainy season, was confirmed by Field Director Prakash Chand Gogineni…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step forward for reptile conservation, the Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) recorded the birth of seven yellow anaconda hatchlings on Sunday. This rare and successful breeding event highlights the zoo’s growing expertise in caring for and propagating exotic species. The new arrivals were born to a pair of yellow anacondas brought to…
Bolangir: What began as a grassroots football tournament in the heart of western Odisha turned into a historic celebration of inclusion and aspiration, as tribal children—many playing their first-ever competitive match—lit up the field during the AJSA India Champions League 2025. Organised by AJSA India in partnership with the FIFA Foundation, the three-day event at…
Bhubaneswar: In the aftermath of the tragic stampede near the Gundicha Temple in Puri that claimed three lives and left several injured, the Odisha government on Sunday issued major administrative reshuffles, transferring both the Puri District Collector and Superintendent of Police (SP) with immediate effect. Chanchal Rana, IAS, currently serving as the Collector and District…
Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident that cast a shadow over the Rath Yatra festivities in Puri, three devotees—two women and one man—lost their lives in a stampede that occurred early Sunday morning on Saradhabali, near the Gundicha Temple. The stampede reportedly took place around 4:00 AM, shortly after the ‘Pahuda’ ritual was opened for public…
Mumbai: Shefali Jariwala, the actress and dancer who shot to fame with the iconic early-2000s music video Kaanta Laga, has tragically passed away at the age of 42. She reportedly suffered a sudden cardiac arrest on Friday night and was rushed to a hospital in Mumbai, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. A hospital…
Bhubaneswar: The annual Rath Yatra in Puri witnessed an unexpected pause on Sunday as the pulling of the Nandighosa chariot—carrying Lord Jagannath—was suspended for the day due to heavy crowding near the chariot cordon. Despite the completion of rituals on time, the overwhelming number of devotees made it difficult to continue the procession safely. The…
Bhubaneswar: Amid mounting concerns over alleged irregularities in entrance exam scores, the Odisha government has put a temporary hold on all admission-related activities for B.Ed. (Arts/Science), B.H.Ed., and M.Ed. programmes for the academic year 2025–26. The decision, announced through a notification from the Higher Education Department, comes as the State Selection Board (SSB) initiates a…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation (OLIC) has laid out an ambitious plan to bring irrigation facilities to nine lakh hectares of farmland across the state over the next five years. The announcement was made by OLIC Managing Director Swadha Dev Singh during a monthly review meeting with Executive Engineers from all districts. The initiative…
Bhubaneswar: The 78th Senior National Aquatics Championships came to a thrilling conclusion at Kalinga Stadium on Thursday, with Karnataka’s Shoan Ganguly stealing the spotlight by setting a new national mark in the men’s 400m Individual Medley. Ganguly clocked 4:24.64, bettering Aryan Nehra’s 2023 national record of 4:25.62 and clinching the gold in style. Ganguly’s feat…
