Kendrapara: The absence of a long-term plan to prevent natural calamities is posing serious threats to several villages under Mahakalapada block of Kendrapara district. Locals alleged that every year the administration holds meetings to tackle the situation in the aftermath of natural calamities. However, no concrete steps have ever been taken to prevent impending danger. “The effort...

Jharigaon: Healthcare services at the community centre and all the primary health centres at Jharigaon in Nabarangpur district have been badly hit as more than 30 per cent of the staff working in these places have been entrusted with election duties. Polls to the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency and the seven Assembly segments including Jharigaon were held...

Rourkela: With allegations of rampant corruption doing the rounds at Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH), the medical superintendent and acting director of the medical facility, Dr Ganesh Dash had ordered a probe. A number of sub-committees were formed March 28 to examine ‘inflated’ bills submitted by various companies. The reports of the panels dated May 8, 2024, submitted...

Baliapal: Forest department staff released Monday hatchlings of 253 Olive Ridley turtles into the sea at Dagara under Baliapal block in Balasore district. It should be stated here that the stretch of the sea beach from Chaumukh to Haskara has turned into a favourite and mass nesting place for Olive Ridley turtles. Officials said that every year...

Aries: You may get all nostalgic and wistful today, predicts Ganesha. You will go out of your way to improve your relationships. To you, your commitment is an investment for the future. The result is loving life-long bonds. Taurus: Financial gains are on the cards today, predicts Ganesha. Happiness will fly in as you receive some good...

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent tour of Europe - first in five years – is being regarded as an opportunity to reaffirm Beijing's economic and geopolitical ambitions. Xi used it to the hilt and sent strong messages to Europe and NATO about China’s keenness to build bridges with Europe while expressing solidarity with his ally, Russian President...

Patna: Senior BJP leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi died Monday night, the party said. Modi, 72, was suffering from cancer. He died at AIIMS in New Delhi at 9.45 pm, hospital sources said. "The BJP family is deeply saddened by the news of the demise of former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar...

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Titans' hopes of qualifying for the Indian Premier League play-offs was dashed on Monday as rain washed out their must-win match against Kolkata Knight Riders here without a ball being bowled. It meant KKR were assured of a top two finish with 19 points from 13 games and a place in the Qualifier 1. GT,...

Bhubaneswar: The first phase of Lok Sabha and assembly elections in Odisha on Monday was peaceful barring some sporadic incidents of violence, with a voter turnout of over 64 per cent, officials said. The electoral fate of 280 candidates contesting in four Lok Sabha seats and 28 assembly segments in the first phase was sealed in the...

Students celebrate at a Bhubaneswar school after publication of CBSE 10th, 12th results     A vehicle catches fire near Kacheri Road in Cuttack   CDA DAV Public School students in Cuttack celebrate after publication of CBSE 10th, 12th results     27th National Sr Federation Athletics Championship held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar