National News Updates

Rourkela: One Maoist was gunned down during an encounter between the ultras and security personnel in Chandiposh forest of Rourkela on Wednesday. Sources said, a Maoist camp was operating on Daldali hill which was busted by the security personnel. Two guns were also seized from the spot. Police and CRPF have intensified their combing operation […]

Bhubaneswar: After Odisha Television published a report on how spurious drugs are being circulated in State by a company Abhaya Health Care Ltd, the Utkal Chemists and Druggists Association (UCDA) has come forward and revealed that spurious drugs are being sold my many companies in the State. The UCDA believes that companies from outside the […]

Berhampur: As many as 10 persons were injured among whom 3 persons sustained serious injuries after an explosion in a cracker shop. The incident occurred near Chikiti Dhanghar area of Berhampur. According to sources, the three persons who were seriously injured in the explosion have been shifted to Vishakhapatnam for treatment. The others are undergoing […]

Bhubaneswar: A major fire broke out at a furniture showroom in Palasuni area of Bhubaneswar today evening destroying properties worth Rs 1 crore. According to eye witnesses present at the spot, flames from crackers led to the fire. The incident occurred at Kwality Furniture showroom situated near the Saptasati Temple in Palasuni. Though the police […]

Bhubaneswar: A political blame-game has ensued between the State and the Central government over the drought situation in Odisha. The face-off has been triggered by the drought assessment and recommendations report of the Central team as the ruling BJD is of the opinion that the said report contains nothing new and is a political gimmick. […]

Malkangiri: The proposed bridge on Saberi River to ensure connectivity to Malkangiri’s Motu, will be constructed by the Chhattisgarh government. The proposed bridge will be constructed at a cost of Rs 30 crore and is aimed to be completed in two years. The bridge will connect Malkangiri’s Motu with Chhattishgarh’s Sukma. Home secretary of Chhattisgarh, […]

Khurda/ Kendrapara: Two more farmers committed suicide today allegedly over crop loss and debt burden. The incidents occurred in Khurda and Kendrapara districts. According to sources, Jugal Bagsingh, a farmer from Goda village under Begunia police limits of Khurda district hanged himself from a tree today. The family sources have alleged that Bagsingh suffered huge […]

Paradip: Palpable tension prevailed at Essar steel plant on Wednesday as the irate employees staged protest near the main gate of the company demanding arrears and release of the seven persons arrested on Tuesday for attacking security forces. Tussle erupted between police and protesters in which a police official was injured on Tuesday. The irate […]

New Delhi/Dhaka: Golap Baruah alias Anup Chetia, the fugitive leader of the separatist United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), has been handed over by Bangladesh to India, a top Indian official said. Bangladesh Rifles handed over Chetia, the runaway general secretary of ULFA, to the Border Security Force (BSF) at Dawki in Meghalaya around 2 […]

Bhubaneswar: Henceforth, the citizen of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar can access the GPS system directly soon after opening the mobile app of commissionerate police as the app is going to be updated. In the updated version, people can shortly know about the traffic related messages, road blockade and other information of city police. The denizens can […]

Bhubaneswar: The Khurdha-Bolangir railway project would be extended till Nayagrh and work will be completed within a year. Informing this to media, East Coast Railway General Manager Rajiv Bisoi said the track construction till Bolgarh will be completed by the end of June. However, tender will be called for the railway track till Nayagarh, he […]

Puri: The Diwali celebration turned sour for the family of a devotee who died due to suffocation while entering Sri Jagannath temple here on Wednesday. Nidhi Behera, hailing from Nayagarh, fainted in the heavy crowd at Singhadwar due to suffocation and was rushed to Puri district headquarters hospital. He died while undergoing treatment. Behera along […]

Konark: Not only the permanent residents, but the some foreign nationals having brief sojourn here also celebrated Diwali, a day before the festival light at Lotus beach on Puri-Konrak marine drive. Around 21 foreign tourists across the world gathered at Lotus resort beach near Konark and celebrated the event in typical regional style on Tuesday. […]

Kendrapara: In a tragic accident a father and his son drowned in a pond at Baniamala village late night on Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Ramchandra Sahu and his son Smruti Ranjan Sahu. According to sources, the mishap occurred when Ramchandra and his son went to a pond to immerse the ashes of his […]

Bhubaneswar: The commissionerate police have stepped up preventive measures during the celebration of Diwali in the capital city on Wednesday. While specific instructions have been given to the cracker shop owners not to sale high-sounding crackers, the fire tenders have been put on high alert for any fire mishap during the festivity. “There will be […]