Odisha government’s assurance of supplying water to all water-stressed districts seems to have fallen flat in Koraput and Rayagada districts. The irrigation projects in several areas in both the districts have been lying defunct leading to acute water crisis.
Another honey trap case has surfaced at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Chandipur. Balasore police on Friday arrested a senior technical officer for allegedly leaking confidential information to a Pakistani agent.
These days, humanity, kindness and compassion seem to be dying. But a lady Sarpanch from Odisha’s Koraput district has set an ardent example for society by carrying an ailing octogenarian lady patient to hospital by crossing a river.
Popularity of digital banking services on rise as customers seek to manage their finances more conveniently. As such, keeping track of Provident Fund (PF) balance has become a key financial management strategy for many individuals.
It is said Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal to prove his admiration for his beloved Mumtaj. Such was the power of creation behind the world wonder, that the Taj still remains a gleaming testimony to this tale of love, centuries later. Today, the achievement of a Odisha man, Khetrabasi, may dim in comparison to Shah Jahan’s Taj Mahal, but the love tale behind his dream project is no less.
Dust pollution often makes life of Cuttack residents miserable. Time and again, people have voiced concerns over the issue only to the pleas to end in deaf ears. Locals of the Millennium City on Friday launched unique protest against this pollution menace and make their voices heard loud and clear.
15 years after the laying of the foundation stone, Mahendratanaya irrigation project in Gajapati district is yet to see the light of the day. Long delay in the construction work of the project has left thousands of beneficiary local residents in sheer misery.
Russia-Ukraine War is the most severe international conflict since WWII. It began on February 24, today, exactly a year ago unleashing unimaginable economic & human crisis not only in Ukraine but a considerable part of Europe. According to UNHR data, the war has so far claimed lives of over 8,000 civilians and caused injuries to more than 13, 000 people, even though both countries have not released official figures of casualties. India has called upon the nuclear powers to resist attacks and press for peace.
The entire world recently witnessed the devastation caused by the deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. What is more concerning for Odisha is the fact that Angul district’s Talcher and its adjoining areas have been identified as Zone III (Moderate Damage Risk Zone).
Run-machine Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the most popular and most admired sportsman globally. The star batsman enjoys a huge fan base. While not many get the chance to meet their idols in real life, a female fan of King Kohli did the unimaginable during her visit to the famous Madame Tussauds museum which has a wax statue of the cricketer.
Looking at the side mirrors of a car or a bike, you may have noticed the phrase 'objects in the mirror are closer than they appear' written on them. This ‘warning’ is a mandatory requirement by the US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
In the wake of the recent horrific incident in Hyderabad where a four-year-old boy was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs, the Odisha government on Wednesday ordered all the Chief District Veterinary Officers (CDVOs) to be vigilant and remove stray dogs from the streets.
A few school students were recently found dancing to the tune of DJ song in a wedding procession in front of Daspalla Boys’ High School in Nayagarh.
Salil Parekh is a well-known IT personality with decades of experience. Believe it or not, his per day income is estimated to be Rs 21 lakh. Salid did his Aeronautical Engineering at IIT, Bombay. He is associated with Infosys as its CEO and Managing Director. He is a member of National Council of Confederation of Indian Industry. Parekh has also held several top positions in global corporate space.
Scorching heat is likely to persist in Odisha for the next four to five days, informed IMD Bhubaneswar scientist, Umashankar Das on Wednesday. Speaking to OTV, the IMD official said temperature in many parts of Odisha has increased because of dry winds.
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