A shocking assault by the sand mafia has come to light in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, where the additional tehsildar of Kaptipada, Bhimakanta Majhi, was attacked near the Suno river bed. The sand mafia allegedly assaulted Majhi while he was en route to stop illegal sand lifting operations on Monday morning. He sustained injuries on his…
Dacoity attempt was foiled in Rourkela after Bondamunda police arrested six suspects, including notorious criminal Bittu Tanti, and seized a cache of weapons on Monday. Acting swiftly on intelligence, the police apprehended the gang before they could carry out their criminal plan. The operation led to the recovery of four country-made pistols, one country-made revolver,…
Odisha has unveiled ANKUR, a pioneering urban development initiative aimed at making cities across the state resilient, livable, and future-ready. Launched by the Housing and Urban Development Department, ANKUR — short for Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation and Reforms — signals a strategic shift in how Odisha is planning for rapid urbanisation. During the launch…
Domestic help in Odisha has been arrested in a disturbing case involving criminal intimidation and inappropriate conduct toward a house owner’s wife and her minor daughter. The accused, Saroj Kumar Behera, a resident of Jajpur district, was arrested on Sunday after the victim filed a formal complaint at Badagada police station the previous day. According…
CM Kisan Yojana marked a significant milestone on Akshaya Tritiya as Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi transferred over ₹1,000 crore directly into the bank accounts of 50 lakh farmers. This massive financial boost underlines the government’s commitment to strengthening the agricultural sector and supporting farmers across the state. Each beneficiary under the CM Kisan Yojana…
Gender equality has always been one of the core tenets of a just society. In India, the Women’s Reservation Bill has been a topic of intense debate for several decades. Introduced in Parliament in various forms, the bill seeks to reserve 33% of seats in the Lok Sabha (lower house) and State Assemblies for women,…
Cherthala, Kerala – A remarkable fusion of tradition, discipline, and community spiritunfolded in Cherthala as Friends Taekwondo Academy celebrated the grand inauguration ofits Anniversary and Vacation Classes. The event, which drew an overwhelming responsefrom the public, was not just a ceremonial affair—it was a vibrant expression of theacademy’s mission to empower the next generation through…
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has gone on a solo trek to Deomali, the highest peak of Odisha and has shared his experience on social media. At first, he was amazed by the beautiful view but when he turned around, he was let down by the amount of litter on the trail. In his X (previously Twitter)…
Three youths died in a road accident near the Tankapani Sai Temple under Badagada police station limits here in the wee hours of Tuesday. The mishap took place when a three-occupant motorcycle coming with full speed hit a Tata Harrier car, moving from Jagatsinghpur to Puri via Rasulgarh. Reports said the motorcycle was on the…
A woman died on the spot after a gas tanker truck accident in Cuttack district of Odisha on Friday. The incident took place on the Manguli Chhaka fly over on National Highway 16 coming under the jurisdiction of Tangi Police Station. It has been alleged that the woman who died in the accident was hit…
