Bhubaneswar: The possible impact of the proposed delimitation exercise and women’s reservation bill on Odisha’s parliamentary representation has triggered a face-off between Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the BJD.On Sunday, Pradhan expressed surprise over leader of opposition in the assembly and former CM Naveen Patnaik’s reported apprehensions regarding Odisha’s representation in Parliament.In a post on…
Bhubaneswar: The announcement of resumption of offline classes in Dubai has brought relief and optimism among members of the Odia diaspora, with several parents welcoming the return to structured classroom learning.Parents said schools are set to reopen for in-person studies from April 20 in phases, with the return being managed based on each institution’s readiness…
Culinary breakHaving resigned as BJD’s parliamentary party leader in Rajya Sabha, Sasmit Patra decided to take a culinary break. The MP headed to Odisha Niwas in New Delhi — not for any strategy meeting, but to indulge in some mouth-watering Pakhala dish. And there was a surprise waiting at the lunch table. Joining him was…
Trees being cleared for park project in Baripada Cuttack: A Kendrapada-based petitioner has sought National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) immediate intervention in an alleged case of large-scale tree felling for a proposed Rs 28-crore urban development project in Baripada.Seeking relief, petitioner Pratap Chandra Mohanty has urged the tribunal to declare the tree felling illegal under the…
Ghoda Nacha dancers perform Kendrapada: Ghoda Nacha, a vibrant folk dance, once an integral part of the thriving cultural life in Kendrapada district and its nearby areas, is now at crossroads. The dance features dancers in dummy horse frames and is performed by fishermen during Chaitra Purnima festival (March-April) as part of Chaiti Ghoda celebrations.“Ghoda…
The two wild tuskers that strayed in Sikharchandi Bhubaneswar: Two wild tuskers have strayed into Sikharchandi area on the city’s outskirts, triggering panic among residents of the popular hangout and tourist zone.The errant tuskers, forest department officials said, dispersed from Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary as farmhouses near the sanctuary are home to mango orchards, where ripening…
BHUBANESWAR: Delhi police on Saturday said the arrest of radicalised youth Sheikh Imran and three others has exposed an active sleeper cell linked to terror financing, online indoctrination and preparations for violent attacks.A week ago, Imran was picked up by Delhi Police Special Cell from here and taken on transit remand. On Saturday, it arrested…
Bhubaneswar: Police commissioner S Dev Datta Singh on Saturday called on Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati at Lok Bhawan in view of the recent alleged security breach on the campus of the highest constitutional body of the state.Officials said the governor, while discussing the upgradation of surveillance and fool-proof security system on the premises, expressed displeasure…
The elephant found in the Kandhamal forest Bhubaneswar: An elephant that suffered severe jaw damage after ingesting a bait ball laced with explosive material on April 6 died a slow and painful death in Kandhamal district’s Baliguda forest division on Saturday. The jumbo was unable to eat as the explosion inside its mouth damaged its…
Kendrapada: A day after the Supreme Court expressed concern over sand mafia operating in the country, a tehsildar of Jajpur district sustained serious injuries on Saturday after he was allegedly assaulted and run over by a tractor while trying to stop illegal excavation and transportation of minor minerals at Meena Bazaar Chhak under Korei police…
