Sarankul: The International Day for Biological Diversity was observed Thursday with great enthusiasm in Nayagarh district under the theme ‘Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development’, bringing together environmental activists, intellectuals, conservationists and local communities to address the critical issue of wildlife protection. The day-long programme,...
Deogarh: In a tragic incident, a woman and her two minor sons drowned while fishing in the Rengali Dam reservoir near Taleisara village under Kundheigola police limits in Deogarh district Wednesday night while her husband had a close shave. The deceased were identifi ed as...
Berhampur: Odisha Police Thursday arrested 12 history-sheeters and persons with criminal antecedents and seized six country-made pistols during an ongoing special drive against the anti-socials. "Police in four police stations within Berhampur police district have arrested 12 anti-social elements and seized firearms," IGP southern range...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Health and Family Welfare Secretary Aswathy S Thursday urged residents not to panic over the sporadic appearance of COVID-19 cases across the state, stating that the situation is under control and being closely monitored. “The state government is maintaining strict vigilance and is...
Jajpur: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 24 industrial projects with a total investment of Rs 1,15,000 crore, which will generate employment opportunities for 36,000 people. Taking part at a function here, the CM inaugurated four projects, including...
Bhubaneswar: India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant hailed Odisha's Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary as the "best ecotourism destination" in the country. Kant, a former NITI Aayog CEO, visited Debrigarh Wednesday and interacted with the forest officer and personnel engaged in the management of the wildlife sanctuary. "I...
Rayagada: Despite being home to a number of tribal communities, Rayagada district has also some major industries like a paper mill as well as bauxite mining. However, people in this tribal-dominated district continue to struggle with basic mobile network connectivity. People in 19 villages in...
Keonjhar: A three-member team from the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EACPM) arrived in Keonjhar town Wednesday to review the functioning and utilisation of the funds under District Mineral Foundation (DMF). The team is expected to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of developmental activities...
Sambalpur: Police arrested four individuals and recovered a car through GPS tracking following a carjacking incident near Hirakud Station under Burla police limits. The accused, identified as Amit Sahu, 28, Ravi Debnath alias Dang, 26, Nirmal alias Nirmod Dangagunda, 26, and Sachin Banchhor, 22, allegedly...
Rourkela: Widespread irregularities were detected in labour welfare schemes in Sundargarh district, with allegations surfacing that certificates and benefits are being issued in the names of deceased persons. According to sources, a glaring example has emerged from Balani in Lathikata block where Ruturaj Nayak, a...
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