National News Updates

Bhubaneswar: Intensifying the ongoing investigation, a special team of the State Vigilance department Tuesday conducted raid at the official residence of ‘tainted’ Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Abhay Kant Pathak for further probe into the allegations of possession of disproportionate assets by the suspended officer. Moreover, Pathak’s driver has appeared before the anti-corruption agency for […]

Malkangiri: Two persons including the driver of a jeep and a passenger were critically injured when the vehicle they were travelling in was blown off in a landmine blast at…

Malkangiri: Swabhiman Anchal, erstwhile cut-off region in Malkangiri district is not just combating the Maoist menace and problems concerning basic amenities, but many other issues it seems. Allegations are now rife that there is rampant corruption in the implementation of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan programme and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the area. […]

Bhubaneswar: A private school at Chintamaniswar area in the Smart City was sealed by the authorities of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday for allegedly violating COVID-19 norms. A senior BMC officials informed that despite a strict directions that all educational institutions will remain closed till December 31 in view of the Covid-19 pandemic […]

Bhubaneswar: MLA from Gopalpur, Pradeep Panigrahi has alleged that his relatives and supporters are being subjected to custodial torture by the local police following his expulsion from the party. In a letter to CM Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday Panigrahi said, “Police have been resorting to perpetrating third-degree torture to my relatives and forcing them to […]

New Delhi: The Indian Railways has got all the requisite wildlife, forestry and coastal regulation zone clearances in Maharashtra and Gujarat for the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. Addressing a virtual press conference here, Railway Board Chairman and CEO, V.K. Yadav said, “Requisite Wildlife, Forestry and Coastal Regulation Zone clearances in the state of Gujarat […]

Balasore: Sooner or later in the journey of life, every person gets at least one chance to undergo a complete self-transformation. Grabbing that infrequent opportunity with both the hands, Padmalochan Soren is now making a lasting contribution to the forest ecosystem. Padmalochan, a resident of Khumakuta village under Oupada block of the district, survived by […]

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday urged Odisha Governor to take urgent measures for a probe by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the murder of Pari, a five-year-old girl from Nayagarh district whose skeletal remains were found near her house in Nayagarh district in July this year. In its memorandum, the BJP […]

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a pre-Cyclone watch for South Tamil Nadu and South Kerala coasts as the deep depression over Southwest and adjoining Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm. “The system is very likely to intensify further into a Cyclonic Storm during next 24 hours. […]

Cuttack: The Odisha Government on Tuesday furnished its reply in the Orissa High Court over the alleged custodial death in Puri. In its affidavit, the State government informed the Court that a compensation of Rs 5 lakh has already been provided to the family of the deceased K Apana alias Ramesh. “A petition has already […]

Balasore: Police on Tuesday detained the owner of a brick kiln in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in Nilagiri area of the district. According to reports, police have detained one Lulu Behera, owner of Jay Durga brick kiln, at Sahadevkhunta police station for interrogation over the case. A team […]

Jammu: A Border Security Force (BSF) officer was killed in ceasefire violation on the Line of Control (LoC) by Pakistani troops in J&K’s Rajouri district on Tuesday. “The Pakistan Army indulged in unprovoked ceasefire violation in Rajouri Sector on the LoC, in which BSF Sub-Inspector Paotinsat Guite attained martyrdom while displaying conspicuous bravery in not […]

Bhubaneswar: Days after Gopalpur MLA Pradeep Panigrahi questioned the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) about what exactly the ‘anti-people activities’ he was involved in for which he was sacked from the primary membership of the party, the BJD on Tuesday claimed that the action was taken against him for his involvement in corruption. Giving a vivid […]

Cuttack: In the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) is waiting for the necessary approvals from the State government for hosting the mega Odisha Cricket League (OCL) T20 tournament. OCA Secretary Sanjay Behera on Tuesday said, “We have sought permission fro0m the Odisha government and trying to get the necessary […]

Bhadrak: The Regional Transport Office (RTO) of Bhadrak on Tuesday imposed a penalty of Rs 87,620 on a truck driver for allegedly violating the rules of amended Motor Vehicle Act. While Rs 10,000 penalty has been imposed on the truck driver for running the vehicle without a valid permit, the remaining Rs 77,620 fine was […]