Odisha Police Classifies Rayagada Mob Assault as ‘Red Flag’ Case, Crime Branch Joins Probe

Rayagada: The Odisha Police has escalated its response to the mob assault incident in Rayagada by bringing the case under the ‘Red Flag’ category, a move reserved for cases requiring heightened monitoring and urgent investigation due to their serious and sensitive nature. The decision was taken on Sunday following directions from Director General of Police…

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Odisha Startup Shines on Global Stage: Anup Paikaray’s Inspiring Journey

Bhubaneswar: An inspiring success story emerges from the heart of Odisha as Anup Paikaray, a middle-class boy from Bhubaneswar, achieves international recognition by defeating competitors from some of the world’s most prestigious universities. Anup, the Founder of Newrup Tech Solutions, a startup supported by Startup Odisha, recently graduated from Odisha University of Technology and Research…

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IMD Forecast: Hailstorm and Rainfall Expected in Parts of Odisha On March 19

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting hailstorm, rainfall, and lightning accompanied by gusty surface winds in some districts of Odisha on March 19. According to the mid-day bulletin released by the IMD center, the trough from south Odisha to sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, situated at 0.9 Km above mean…

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Cabinet Approves E-Auction for 730 FM Radio Channels, 19 in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for the third batch of ascending e-auctions for 730 private FM radio channels across 234 new cities, with an estimated reserve price of Rs. 784.87 crore under the Private FM Radio Phase III Policy. Alongside this, the Cabinet greenlit the establishment…

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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Launches “eShram – One Stop Solution” to Simplify Access to Welfare Schemes for Unorganised Workers

New Delhi: Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched the “eShram – One Stop Solution” in the capital today. The platform aims to provide seamless access to various social security schemes for unorganised workers registered on the eShram portal. Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment,…

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ISRO Chairman Dr. S Somanath Receives Prestigious IAF World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3 Success

New Delhi: In a proud moment for India’s space program, Dr. S Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), was awarded the prestigious World Space Award by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in Milan on Monday. This recognition comes in celebration of the remarkable success of Chandrayaan-3, ISRO’s historic mission that achieved a…

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India Innovation Summit 2025 Inaugurated to Accelerate TB Elimination Efforts

New Delhi: The India Innovation Summit – Pioneering Solutions to End TB was inaugurated today at Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel. Organized jointly by the Department of Health Research-Indian Council of Medical Research (DHR-ICMR) and the Central TB Division (CTD), Ministry of Health &…

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Bamboo Forward Summit Highlights Roadmap for Enterprise-Led Growth in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The “Bamboo Forward Summit — From Ground to Growth” was successfully organised, bringing together farmers, artisans, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers to chart a future roadmap for strengthening Odisha’s bamboo sector. The summit emerged as a key platform to deliberate on transforming the state’s abundant bamboo resources into a sustainable, enterprise-driven ecosystem, with a…

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Pench Tiger Reserve Emerges as India’s First Dark Sky Park, Fifth in Asia

Maharashtra: The Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) situated in between Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra has achieved the distinction of becoming India’s inaugural Dark Sky Park and the fifth in Asia. This designation aims to safeguard the night sky, curbing light pollution and creating an optimal environment for astronomy enthusiasts. Recognizing the intrinsic value of the night…

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