Two Lives Lost in Separate Elephant Attacks in Sundaragada
In Odisha’s Sundaragada district, two individuals lost their lives due to wild elephant encounters, raising alarms among local communities.
National
National
Flood Alert Issued for 10 Districts in Odisha as Hirakud Dam Maintains Water Discharge
Ten districts in Odisha are on high alert due to ongoing water discharge from the Hirakud Dam, affecting hundreds of thousands and damaging infrastructure.
Weather
Severe Weather Expected in Nine Odisha Districts Within Three Hours
The India Meteorological Department warns of rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in nine districts of Odisha, urging residents to stay vigilant and take safety precautions.
Entertainment
Sambalpuri Day Celebrations Showcase Cultural Heritage in Western Odisha
Sambalpuri Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in western Odisha, highlighting the region’s rich traditions and linguistic heritage through various cultural events and festivities.
Crime
Ex-Managing Director of Betnoti LAMPCS Detained Over Fund Misappropriation
Himanshu Das, the former Managing Director of Betnoti LAMPCS in Odisha, has been arrested by the state’s vigilance department for allegedly misappropriating over Rs 40.94 lakh in society funds.
Education
Dr. Achyuta Samanta Receives 75th Honorary Doctorate in Rajasthan
Dr. Achyuta Samanta, the founder of KIIT, KISS, and KIMS, has been honored with an honorary doctorate from Maharaja Ganga Singh University in Bikaner, marking his 75th such recognition.
Politics
Parliamentary Panel Highlights Slow Progress of PESA Act in Tribal Regions After 30 Years
A parliamentary committee has expressed concerns regarding the sluggish and inconsistent implementation of the PESA Act in tribal areas nearly three decades after its introduction, urging the government to take decisive action.
Entertainment
Jyotirmayee Nayak Reflects on Her Indian Idol 16 Victory
Jyotirmayee Nayak, a 24-year-old singer from Odisha, emotionally celebrated her Indian Idol Season 16 win, expressing gratitude for her long-awaited achievement and the support from her family.
Crime
Bombing Incident Targets Meat Trader’s Home in Puri Amidst Rivalry
A bomb attack on the residence of a meat trader in Puri’s Gop area occurred late last night, with authorities suspecting a motive rooted in business rivalry.
National
Odisha’s Hirakud Dam Opens Additional Gates Amid Rising Inflows; Mundali Remains Safe
In response to heavy rainfall and increasing inflows in Odisha’s Mahanadi basin, two more gates of the Hirakud Dam were opened. Officials assure that the flood situation at Mundali is stable and secure.