Malkangiri: A wave of shock and concern has swept through Malkangiri district following reports of two distinct alleged rape incidents involving minor girls. Law enforcement agencies are actively pursuing both cases, with one accused already apprehended. The first heart-wrenching incident unfolded in the Mudulipada area of Malkangiri. According to detailed accounts, a minor girl from…
A routine takeoff turned into a high-stakes emergency at Denver International Airport on Saturday, when an American Airlines flight bound for Miami was forced to abort its departure after smoke and fire erupted from the aircraft’s landing gear. Flight AA-3023, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX 8, was accelerating down the runway around 2:45 p.m….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday unveiled a life insurance scheme worth ₹10 lakh for sanitation workers, reaffirming the state’s commitment to their safety and dignity. The announcement came during the two-day national workshop ‘GARIMA’ held at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, aimed at transforming core sanitation work through enhanced safety, dignity,…
Bhubaneswar: After a three-month hiatus, Odisha’s iconic Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district is all set to reopen for tourists from August 1. The park had remained closed from May 1 to July 31 to ensure an undisturbed breeding season for saltwater crocodiles, a key wildlife species thriving in the region’s unique mangrove ecosystem. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is charting a bold new course in maritime development, positioning itself as a rising hub in India’s coastal economy through policy-driven reforms and infrastructure expansion. Spearheaded by the Odisha Maritime Board under the Commerce & Transport Department, the state’s focused efforts are transforming its ports into engines of economic growth, trade, and industrial…
Kurnool: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted flight trials of the third version of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM-V3) at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The ULPGM-V3 represents an advanced iteration of the previously developed ULPGM-V2 missile. It boasts a high-definition dual-channel seeker…
Imphal: Amid heightened security concerns, Manipur Police have intensified operations across the state to trace and act against illegal immigrants suspected to have entered from neighboring countries such as Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Officials confirmed that instructions have been issued to all 16 district Superintendents of Police, outlining specific procedures for identifying, restricting, and deporting undocumented…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a giant leap toward becoming a major textile hub in Eastern India with the inauguration of Odisha TEX 2025—the state’s largest-ever textile and apparel industry summit. Declaring Odisha as the emerging powerhouse of the sector, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the state’s commitment to creating a modern and inclusive textile ecosystem…
Bhubaneswar: To accelerate its green energy goals, Odisha government has approved new renewable energy projects worth ₹869.8 crore, with a combined capacity of 178 MW. The decision was taken during the 12th meeting of the Single Window Committee (SWC), chaired by Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary of the Energy Department. The approvals include key solar…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive push toward structured urban development in northern Odisha, the state government has initiated the preparation of a Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for Baripada town. A high-level meeting convened at Lok Seva Bhawan today marked the beginning of this strategic effort. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of…
