Bhubaneswar: A day after a Class 5 student of a govt-run residential school in Mayurbhanj district’s Rasgovindpur died of suspected food poisoning, revenue divisional commissioner (RDC) Sudhanshu Samal began an inquiry on Wednesday. As many as 148 students, including deceased Rupali Besra (12), complained of diarrhoea and vomiting after allegedly consuming stale ‘pakhala’ (fermented rice),…
The incident took place at Govt Primary School in Gajapati Berhampur: Two girl students of a govt primary school were killed on Wednesday after an iron entrance gate along with its supporting column collapsed on them at Rubudisingh village under Nuagada block in Gajapati district.The incident took place at Govt Primary School, Rubudisingh, when the…
The crocodile carcass found in Bhitarkanika Kendrapada: The carcass of an 11-ft-long male saltwater crocodile, estimated to be around 10 years old, was found floating in the Hansua river near Sanaora village inside Bhitarkanika National Park on Wednesday.“Locals spotted the carcass and alerted forest officials, who retrieved it from the river,” said forest range officer…
Bhubaneswar: Leader of opposition Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to convene a special session of the Odisha legislative assembly within 48 hours and pass a resolution opposing any reduction in the state’s political rights in the proposed delimitation exercise linked to women’s reservation and expansion of Lok Sabha seats to 850.In…
Turtles laid eggs at Eakakulanasi Island in 2025 Kendrapada: Large stretches of beach on Nasi-1 and Nasi-2 islands within the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary have been lost to severe coastal erosion, delaying the much-awaited mass nesting of Olive Ridley sea turtles at the world’s largest rookery.While over 2 lakh turtles nested at Rushikulya beach in Ganjam…
Bhubaneswar: Chief secretary Anu Garg on Wednesday conducted a secretary-level meeting to review important work executed by different departments. The Koraput collector made a presentation highlighting innovative approaches, institutional improvements and sustainable development of the district. Garg highlighted best works by different departments like skill development department’s top performance in India Skills-2025-26. Odisha cadre IAS…
Berhampur: The additional sessions judge’s court in Paralakhemundi on Wednesday sentenced a 38-year old man from Andhra Pradesh to rigorous life imprisonment for strangling his 26-year-old wife at their rented accommodation in a village under Gurandi police station limits of Gajapati district seven years ago.Judge Bibhu Prasad Panda has also slapped a fine Rs 17,500…
Puri: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple in Puri amid tight security arrangements. “I consider myself fortunate to get opportunities to visit Puri repeatedly and seek blessings of Lord Jagannath whenever time permits. Visiting Odisha feels incomplete without offering prayers at the temple,” Sarma said.Following his arrival…
Md Moquim launches Odisha Janata Congress Bhubaneswar: Former MLA Mohammed Moquim formally launched his new political outfit, the Odisha Janata Congress (OJC), on Wednesday, announcing that the regional party will be actively involved in the upcoming panchayat and urban local body elections next year.Moquim’s daughter, Sofia Firdous — currently a suspended Congress MLA — shared…
Bhubaneswar: A BJP delegation, led by Nabarangpur MP Balabhadra Majhi, on Wednesday visited Sijimali, where 70 people were injured during a clash with police following protests against a road for a proposed bauxite mine on April 7. It assured the residents that their grievances would be addressed.In a statement, the BJP said the mining lease…
