National News Updates

Munger (Bihar): An angry mob on Thursday vandalised the office of the Superintendent of Police and attacked a police station in Munger district of Bihar. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has ordered the removal of District Magistrate Rajesh Meena and Superintendent of Police Lipi Singh in view of the situation in Munger. The investigation into the […]

Bhubaneswar: To beat the lockdown blues, the Nandankanan Zoological Park has launched a virtual tour facility for people. Now, one can avail the virtual facility of viewing the park by visiting the dedicated web link- nandankanan.org. “Those who are unable to visit the Zoo due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation can now take a virtual […]

Dhenkanal: Decomposed body of a woman was exhumed near Gadanrusinghaprasad village under Bhuban police limits on Thursday. As per reports, the woman had gone missing five days back. A forensic team of Police recovered the body in presence of the magistrate. The family of the deceased alleged that her husband and in-law killed the woman. […]

Baripada: Two bike-borne miscreants allegedly looted Rs 1 lakh cash from a retired teacher in Karanjia of Mayurbhanj district. The teacher was reportedly returning on a motorcycle after withdrawing money from a bank while the incident happened. As per reports, the miscreants who were on a motorcycle fled the spot after committing the crime. No […]

Puri: The Puri district administration on Thursday urged Habisyalis (women devotees who observe Kartik brata) not to visit the pilgrim town during the holy month of Kartik this year in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a large number of pilgrims (particularly widows and women) usually flock Puri in service of the Lord Jagannath and […]

Bhubaneswar: October 29, 1999. This date is deeply etched in the memories of people of Odisha. It was the day when tragedy struck in the form of a Super Cyclone which ripped through many parts of the State, leaving a trail of destruction. Even after 21 years, the date still gives jitters to many, especially […]

Puri: Devotees will miss the much-awaited grand spectacle of Nagarjuna Besha of Lord Jagannath this year owing to the COVID-19 situation. The decision to put curbs on the entry of devotees for darshan in the temple was taken by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Thursday while finalising the timings for the mega ritual […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has prescribed provisions to prematurely retire its employees on grounds of doubtful integrity and/or inefficiency, at the same time rewarding the performing employees with promotions and incentives. A letter regarding this was issued by the General Administration Department on Wednesday detailing all the nuances of the provision. The order read, “In order […]

Balasore: Amid the high-voltage campaigning for the bypolls in the State, the BJP today came down heavily on BJD leader Kuna Tripathy for allegedly making irresponsible comments targeted at the late MLA of Balasore Sadar Assembly constituency, Madan Mohan Dutta, whose demise necessitated the bypoll. Tripathy courted controversy when he said that Odisha Chief Minister […]

Bhubaneswar: The All India Institute of Medical Science, Bhubaneswar is going to resume its Out Patients Department (OPD) services from Nov 2, 2020. The OPD of the hospital was shut since July 10 on account of COVID-19. In the first week of November, till November 8, only 30 patients will be allowed in each OPD […]

New Delhi/Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday admitted and boasted about its role in the 2019 Pulwama suicide bombing in Kashmir in which 40 Indian paramilitary troopers were killed by the globally banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad. In his address to the National Assembly, Pakistan’s Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry termed the Pulwama terror attack an “accomplishment” […]

New Delhi: In a bid to provide onions at an affordable price, the Centre has prohibited the export of onion seeds, with immediate effect. “The export of onion seeds is prohibited, with immediate effect. The provisions under ‘Transitional Arrangement’ shall not be applicable under this notification,” an official statement said. In a tweet, Commerce & […]

Bhubaneswar: At a time when countries across the globe are putting stress on afforestation, concerns are being raised over the fate of Ekamrakanan Farm in the Capital city of Odisha as it is expected to face the wrath of commercialisation. As per reports, the State Directorate of Horticulture, Krushi Bhawan, recently wrote a letter to […]

Srinagar: Three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members, including a district youth wing leader, were shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday night, police said. Police said Kulgam police received information about a terror incident at Y.K. Pora village where terrorists had fired upon three BJP workers and senior police officers […]

Bhubaneswar: The State Transport Department (STA) on Thursday announced that the all regional transport offices (RTOs) will remain open for one day during the Laxmi Puja holidays. An office order in this connection, which was issued by the Transport Commissioner of the State Transport Authority read, “Since, there are three Government holidays from 30 November […]