Odisha: Koraput district records highest rainfall in 24 years, orange alert issued for other parts
Koraput district in Odisha had its highest rainfall in 24 years, prompting an orange alert for several districts due to anticipated heavy rainfall. The southwest monsoon has advanced into parts of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, with forecasts predicting its further movement into Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
ASI, SJTA to collaborate on safeguarding Puri temple heritage
Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri and the Archaeological Survey of India have agreed to undertake collaborative initiatives to preserve the 12th-century shrines architectural heritage and structural integrity, officials said. SJTA chief administrator Arabinda Padhee and ASI Director General Yaduvendra Singh Rawat Saturday held discussions on the conservation efforts for the Puri []
Death toll hits 20 as storms, rains sweep through Punjab in Pakistan
Lahore: At least 20 people were killed and over 150 injured in Pakistans Punjab as powerful windstorms and heavy rains battered the province Saturday evening. The storm was so powerful that it paralysed road and air traffic, damaged infrastructure and caused widespread power outages. According to the Punjab government, most deaths in the province of []
Viral video: Armed gang tries to rob store, instantly regrets it
Its not every day that a robbery attempt turns into an action movie scene, but that's exactly what happened in this now-viral video.
Supreme Court: Card games without gambling not moral turpitude
New Delhi: Playing cards for entertainment and recreation without an element of betting and gambling does not involve moral turpitude, the Supreme Court has said as it restored the election of a man in a cooperative society in Karnataka. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh noted that one Hanumantharayappa YC, who []
303 prisoners exchanged as Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, drones
Kyiv: Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners Sunday, the Russian defence ministry said, the third part of a major swap that was a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a ceasefire. The ministry said each side brought home 303 more soldiers, after each released a total of 307 combatants and civilians []
RJD chief Lalu Yadav expels son Tej Pratap from party for six years
Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav Sunday expelled son Tej Pratap Yadav from party for six years. Lalu Prasad has also snapped all family ties with him. Prasad made the announcement in a post on X in the afternoon. The activities, public conduct and irresponsible behaviour of the eldest son are not []
Odisha forest officials nab five poachers in Kuldiha
Balasore: Five poachers have been arrested with a country-made gun, bows and arrows from a forest in Odishas Kuldiha area, an official said Sunday. The incident took place Saturday, after the poachers were allegedly trying to steal a trap camera installed inside the forest, and their images were recorded in another camera, he said. Based []
ONGC reports fresh oil, gas discovery in Mumbai waters
New Delhi: Government-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has made new oil and gas discoveries in the Mumbai Offshore hydrocarbon basin that are expected to enhance the production of the upstream oil giant in the near future. The discoveries, which have been named Suryamani and Vajramani, have been struck in blocks awarded under the []
Fire breaks out at mattress factory in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out at a mattress factory in Bhubaneswar in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. No one was injured in the blaze, though damage to property and equipment was reported, they said. The fire erupted around 1 am in the factory located in the Mancheswar area here, an official said. The []
Burglars loot cops house in quarters behind police station in broad daylight in Odisha
ROURKELA: In an audacious daylight burglary, unidentified miscreants sneaked into the official quarters of a police havildar located within the campus of Plant Site police station and decamped with gold and silver ornaments worth around Rs 12 lakh on Saturday. The incident came to light after Subrata Hota, a havildar with the Reserve Office (RO), lodged a complaint on Saturday night. The burglary, executed right at the backyard of the police station, is being seen as a mockery of the police at a time when the ongoing Operation Suraksha is specifically aimed at containing property offences and keeping hardcore and habitual offenders under surveillance. Hotas wife said all four members of the family, her husband and their two children, were away at the nearby Lathikata block for a few hours from 9.30 am to 6 pm on Saturday when the incident took place. She said that on returning around 6 pm, they were shocked to find the main door lock broken and rushed inside. She added, Gold and silver ornaments with the present valuation running into Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh were cleaned from the wardrobe and almirah, noting that four door locks were cut open or broken to gain entry into the house. Zone II Deputy SP Amarendra Sandh confirmed that Hota is posted with the RO and had returned home on May 21 after four months of training. On the day of the incident, he was away from home with his family, he said. Quoting the Plant Site IIC, Sandh added that gold and silver ornaments worth around Rs 10 lakh to Rs 12 lakh were stolen and an investigation is underway. The complainants official quarter in the police colony is located just behind the Plant Site police station, a campus that is well guarded and enclosed by a boundary wall. The fact that the burglary occurred during daylight hours at such a presumably secure location is being viewed as a direct challenge to police authority. Local residents confided that criminals appear to have little fear of the police, as multiple innovative initiatives aimed at curbing crime are failing to yield the desired results. DIG of Police (Western Range), Brijesh Kumar Rai, described the incident as an aberration. He said, Instruction has been issued to form special teams for the arrest of the culprits and recovery of the stolen properties at the earliest. The DIG also pointed out that compared to 153 theft cases in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, theft cases have dropped to 66 in Q1 (JanuaryMarch) 2025. He added that the cumulative detection rate in theft cases was 55 percent and that there had been an overall 70 percent reduction in theft cases over the past six months.
The Third Eye: Trump embraces course correction amid unpredictability
New Delhi: President Donald Trump, on his return for a second ter,m was apparently creating a reputation for unpredictability and even arbitrariness by issuing a large number of Executive Directive,s many of which were being questioned in courts and evoking adverse reactions from the international community as well. India continues to believe that India-US relations []
Organ trafficking probe: CBI searches doctors residence in Bengal
Kolkata: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted marathon raids and search operations at the residence of a reputed physician in Burdwan town in East Burdwan district of West Bengal. The raid and search operations started around midnight on Saturday and continued till Sunday morning. Sources aware of the development said that huge unaccounted cash, []
Kaliganj by-election puts pressure on Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata: Kaliganj Assembly constituency in Nadia district of West Bengal is among the five Assembly constituencies that are scheduled to go for bypolls June 19. The counting will be June 23. The other four constituencies that will go to the polls are Kadi and Visavdar in Gujarat, Ludhiana-West in Punjab, and Nilambur in Kerala. The []
Foreign secretary Misri, deputy NSA to visit US next week
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) Pawan Kapoor will visit Washington soon at the directive of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, top sources revealed Sunday. The visit, which could take place next week, comes against the backdrop of US President Donald Trumps repeated claims that his administration brokered the ceasefire []
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Ram Temple In Ayodhya
AYODHYA, May 25: Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, visited Ayodhya with their family on Sunday, praying at both the Ram Temple and the Hanumangarhi Temple. Hanumangarhi Temple Mahant Sanjay Das confirmed that the celebrity couple came to the temple this morning before proceeding for the Ram Temple. The cricketer and actress avoided interaction with the media. The visit is part of the recent spiritual spree of the couple, which has visited Mathura at least twice [] The post Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Ram Temple In Ayodhya appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Parliamentarians launch anti-terror peace mission under Tharoors lead
New York: Congress Lok Sabha MP, Shashi Tharoor, began Saturday the peace mission with an all-party team of MPs to proclaim the message that we will not be silenced by terrorism. Carrying forth to the world Indias strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism! All-Party Delegation, led by Dr. Shashi Tharoor @ShashiTharoor welcomed by Ambassador Vinay []
All-party delegations Russia tour boosted bilateral convergence: Embassy
Moscow: India and Russia share a time-tested relationship based on mutual trust and cooperation, and an all-party Indian delegations engagements with Russian parliamentarians, officials and other stakeholders further deepened the bilateral strategic convergence on issues of global and regional significance, the Indian mission here has said. The delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi was []
Four hurt in clash between two groups in Odisha's Jeypore
JEYPORE: Four persons, including three from Nabarangpur, were injured in a clash in New Street area under Jeypore town police limits on Friday night. According to sources, a group of people from Nabarangpur had come to Bamunigaon under Jeypore block to attend a family function. In the evening, they along with their relatives from Bamunigaon went to Jeypore to meet other kin. However, an argument broke out between the group from Nabarangpur and some residents of New Street over past issues, which led to verbal abuses. The situation escalated as both groups clashed. The incident left Ajit Naik (40), Sagar Naik (38), Sagar Harijan (40) of Nabarangpur, and Arjuna Horijan (42) of Bamunigaon injured. They were shifted to the Jeypore district headquarters hospital. Arjuna and Sagar were transferred to SLN Medical College and Hospital in Koraput as their condition deteriorated. Jeypore town police reached the spot and has launched an investigation. A case has been registered and efforts are on to identify persons involved in the incident, police said. The exact number of accused will be determined only after completion of the investigation, they added.
Indian Coast Guard on alert after Liberian ship sinks off Kochi
New Delhi: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is on high alert for pollution response efforts following the sinking of the Liberian-flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3 (IMO No. 9123221) Sunday off the coast of Kochi. The 184-metre-long vessel sank at around 0750 hours due to flooding. All 24 crew members were rescued 21 by []
Odisha govt to offer houses at Rs 15 lakh-Rs 50 lakh to people in Bhubaneswar: Minister Mahapatra
BHUBANESWAR : In what could come as a huge relief for aspiring home buyers amid skyrocketing real estate prices in the capital city, the state government is planning to construct and provide houses to people in an affordable range of Rs 15 lakh to Rs 50 lakh. Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra on Saturday told mediapersons as part of the Greater Bhubaneswar and Better Bhubaneswar initiative, the government is planning to take up housing projects in the city in which dwelling units will be provided to people at very affordable prices. Currently, a house in the state capital costs at least Rs 1 crore. We are planning to provide different categories of LIG (low income group) and MIG (middle income group) houses to people in the range of Rs 15 lakh to Rs 50 lakh. The H&UD department is working out a comprehensive plan in this regard, Mahapatra said. He said the growing population of the city is leading to shortage of land in the capital city and imposing huge burden on the civic infrastructure. Steps are being taken to expand the capital region through implementation of town-planning schemes. The schemes implemented by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) will expand the periphery of the city allowing people to buy houses at more affordable prices, he said. The minster said plans are also being worked out for decongestion of traffic in the city. Proposals to construct overbridges at key junctions to decongest traffic is under consideration. We will also run more city buses to improve the capitals public transport system, he added. Mahapatra stressed government focus on improving the smart city infrastructure. The smart city projects implemented earlier have not been fruitful. We are working on improving these infrastructure and make them effective, he said. Action plan for Gangua nullah Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) department will soon work out an action plan for desiltation and cleaning of Gangua nullah and Daya West Canal to increase their carrying capacity and address the problem of urban flooding in the capital city. A team led by H&UD secretary Usha Padhee carried out a field assessment on Saturday
Monsoon hit Kerala, likely to make its way into Odisha in a week
BHUBANESWAR : As the southwest monsoon set over Kerala eight days ahead of schedule, the rain-bearing weather system is expected to arrive at an early date in Odisha too. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the southwest monsoon is likely to advance over remaining parts of south peninsular and northeast India and some parts of east and central regions between May 29 and June 4. Weather experts said, the already strong monsoon current may get a further boost while advancing towards the state due to the low pressure area expected to form over the Bay of Bengal on May 27. If the favourable conditions prevail, it may arrive at least 10 days early, around June 1, they said. Monsoon normally arrives in Odisha around June 12. Last year, monsoon had reached the state on June 8, around four days earlier than usual. However, the arrival of monsoon has always been complicated. It had set on the state on June 22 in 2023, June 16 in 2022, June 10 in 2021, June 11 in 2020 and on June 21 in 2019. Monsoon normally reaches Odisha 10 to 12 days after entering Kerala. However, this year, the strong monsoon current along with the anticipated low pressure area is expected to accelerate advancement of the rain-bearing weather system towards Odisha, said an IMD official. The Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) at SOA University in Bhubaneswar said the low pressure area may accelerate the arrival of southwest monsoon in the state. Due to the system, monsoon may reach Odisha about 10 to 12 days before earlier than usual, said CEC director, Sarat Sahu. Odisha comes under the core monsoon zone and normally receives 1,150 mm rainfall between June and September. Under the influence of the low pressure area expected to form over west-central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal, rainfall activity is expected to increase in the state from next week onwards. Meanwhile, parts of the state experienced rains on Saturday under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over north coastal Odisha and the neighbourhood.
Keonjhar and Sundargarh log 2,416 road fatalities in three years
ROURKELA: Keonjhar and Sundargarh - two of Odishas mining heartland districts recorded a staggering 2,416 road accident deaths between 2022 and 2024. On an average, the state records 5,000 road mishap fatalities in a year. According to police data, the Rourkela police district jurisdiction including the Koida Mining Circle (KMC) reported 602 fatalities from 1,361 fatal and non-fatal accidents between 2022 and 2024. Similarly, the Sundargarh police district covering the coal mining belt of Hemgir recorded 712 deaths from 1,061 fatal and non-fatal road mishaps. The Keonjhar police district under which the Joda Mining Circle comes has witnessed 1,102 road fatalities from 2,087 accident cases. Though data for the first quarter of 2025 (January-March) is not available yet, officials admit the accident trends remain concerning and in response, the Odisha Police is preparing a comprehensive action plan to curb the mishaps by at least 30 per cent in the second half of 2025. During a meeting of the Western Range (WR) of police on Friday, Rourkela and Sundargarh police districts and the Keonjhar police district officials discussed targeted measures to curb road mishaps by 30-35 per cent between July and December 2025. DIG of Police (WR) Brijesh Kumar Rai said, A road map is being prepared to take holistic measures to substantially curb road accidents with focus on addressing reasons causing frequent mishaps and enforcement. He stated that several accident-prone regions have been identified, including NH 143 stretch from Vedvyas to Rajamunda, NH 520 stretch from Rajamunda to Koida in Rourkela police district limits, the Bankibhal-Sundargarh, Gopalpur-Taparia and Bankibahal-Kanika roads, the Joda-Barbil-Koida and Joda-Barbil-Gandhamardan-Suakathi roads under Keonjhar limits. He said a drone survey has been carried in most accident-prone points which would soon be monitored using electronic surveillance system. Efforts are underway to collaborate with National Institute of Technology-Rourkela to conduct survey of NHs to analyse the causes of frequent mishaps and also find out engineering faults and black-spots to get them corrected by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Police are also taking help of iRAD (Integrated Road Accident Database) application to analyse day and timings of road accidents to ensure necessary corrective measures. Instructions have been issued to strengthen enforcement with strong action against erratic parking of heavy vehicles on roads, lane-indiscipline, rash, reckless and drunken driving, he added. Bonai MLA Laxman Munda said dedicated parking areas should be created in Koida mining region for heavy vehicles transporting minerals to curb accidents in the region. Sundargarh MLA Jogesh Singh echoed Mundas sentiments and said separate parking areas should be created for heavy vehicles in the coal-belt of Hemgir. Besides that, driving skill enhancement programs should be held for all vehicle operators in the Hemgir coal belt, Singh added.
Odisha students stage hunger strike over delay in CBSE results
BARGARH: In a dramatic turn of events, students from seven CBSE-affiliated schools in Padampur sub-division launched a hunger strike on Saturday morning over inordinate delay in publication of their Class 10 and 12 results. However, the protest was called off late in the evening after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan personally assured the agitating parents and students that the results would be published by May 27. Even as CBSE declared Class 10 and 12 results earlier this week, over 1,185 students from schools including OAV Bandupali, OAV Fezerpur, OAV Gaisilet, OAV Sohela, and three private institutions in Bargarh district were left out. On the CBSE portal, their result status continues to show either RE (Result Expected) or Result Later, causing deep anxiety among students and parents. With no response from school authorities or the district administration despite repeated appeals, the students began an indefinite hunger strike in front of the Padampur sub-collectors office. District officials and police personnel reached the spot to initiate dialogue but the protesters initially refused to relent. As the day progressed, a group of parents was facilitated to meet the union education minister who was in Sambalpur on a visit. Following a series of discussions, Pradhan gave a clear assurance that the results would be published by May 27. The hunger strike was subsequently withdrawn around 9 pm. However, the protesters warned that if the results are not declared by the assured date, they will resume the agitation from May 28. We were forced to take the extreme step because the administration failed us repeatedly. We trust the Education Ministers word. But if that promise is not fulfilled, we will return to protest from May 28, said Pramod Panigrahi, a parent involved in the agitation.
Transport departments warn against unauthorised use of vehicle beacons in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR : The state government has asked the Odisha Police and three other departments to issue suitable instructions to the subordinate offices under their administrative control against using beacons on their vehicles without approval. The direction came following allegations regarding use of single coloured red, amber light and multi-coloured flickering lights by field functionaries, who are not authorised to use them. Principal secretary of the Commerce and Transport department Usha Padhee said, There have been restrictions on use of single colour amber/red light as per the provision U/R 108 (4) of Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, relating to use of multi-coloured flickering light. So far, the Transport Commissioners office, authorised to issue permission, has not received any request from any department for grant of permission to use such lights on the official vehicles. In case the vehicles are used for the purposes as specified in the guidelines of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, then they should use the multi-coloured light with due permission in the shape of a sticker from the Transport Commissioner, the letter to the departments stated.
Elephant tramples woman to death in Mayurbhanj, child left unhurt
BARIPADA: A 27-year-old woman was trampled to death by an elephant but her toddler son was left unhurt in Bisoi area in Mayurbhanj district on Saturday morning. The deceased was identified as Charmi Naik of Gargadi village under Jodia panchayat within Bisoi police limits. Sources said, Charmi had gone to a forest near their village to collect twigs from Sal tree with her one-year-old son in the morning. She left the child near a tree and was cutting a branch, when the woman suddenly encountered a tusker. The elephant attacked and killed her on the spot. However, Charmis son was not attacked by the pachyderm. The incident came to light at around 12 pm on Saturday, when villagers, passing through the region, heard the cries of the child. They rushed into the forest and found the toddler near a tree. A short distance away, they discovered Charmis body. Police and forest officials rushed to the spot. The body has been sent for postmortem and a case has been registered. The villages demanded compensation and financial assistance for the bereaved family, especially since the young child has been left without a mother. Forest officials said that initially 10 per cent compensation will be disbursed initially, with the remaining amount being provided after completion of necessary formalities.
One dead as ambulance rams into parked truck in Odisha's Jajpur
JAJPUR: A 28-year-old ambulance attendant died and two others sustained serious injuries when their ambulance crashed into a stationary truck on NH-16 near Rathia Chhak under Dharmasala police limits in Jajpur district on Friday night. The deceased was identified as Achutananda Barik of Dasarathapur in the district, who was working as the attendant of the ambulance. The injured included the ambulance driver and a relative of the patient. According to the police, the ambulance was returning to Dasarathapur after dropping off a patient at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. The accident occurred when the ambulance driver lost control and the vehicle crashed into the rear end of a parked truck near Rathia Chhak. Upon receiving information, Chandikhole fire brigade personnel and police rescued the injured with assistance from locals. The injured were initially rushed to Dharmasala community health centre (CHC) and later shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack as their condition deteriorated. Police seized both the damaged ambulance and the truck. The victims body was sent to Dharmasala CHC for postmortem. A case has been registered in connection with the incident and further investigation is underway.
Dharmasala: A person died and two others were seriously injured after an ambulance met with an accident early Saturday morning near Rathiya on National Highway 16 under Dharmasala police limits in Jajpur district. According to reports, the ambulance was returning from Cuttack after dropping off a patient when it crashed. The front portion of the []
Nuapada district administration launches bird protection drive
NUAPADA: The Nuapada district administration has started a campaign called Pakhhi Paain Dina Tiye (A day for the birds) to protect local bird populations from the harsh summer heat. Led by collector Madhusudan Das, the campaign was officially launched on May 13 in Amlapali village of Areada panchayat in Khariar block during a public awareness meeting on migrant labourer rehabilitation. As part of the campaign, earthen pots filled with water and eco-friendly nests were hung from trees to provide relief and shelter to birds during the scorching summer. Divisional forest officer Khariar Aziz Khan, chief district development officer Lambodar Dharua, sub-collector Yogendra Majhi and Khariar panchayat samiti chairperson Pushpanjali Nanda attended the event. The event featured a symbolic tree worship ceremony to emphasise the importance of ecological balance. Speaking on the occasion, the collector said, birds are an inseparable part of human life and vital contributors to ecological development. He further lauded the efforts of the Forest department and appealed for the campaign to be expanded to every village in the district. The campaign continued with its second phase on Monday in Khola village of Larka panchayat in Boden block during a public grievance hearing. Clay pots, drinking water containers, and handmade nests were installed on trees under the supervision of forest officials. The initiative has received wide appreciation from local environmentalists and residents, and efforts are now underway to replicate the programme across all panchayats of Nuapada district.
Pink help desk in Srimandir for female devotees
BHUBANESWAR : Puri police have launched a pink help desk at Shree Jagannath temple to promptly address the grievances of female devotees. Puri Superintendent of Police Vinit Agrawal said lakhs of female devotees visit Srimandir everyday. The pink help desk has been set up to ensure safety and convenience of the women. It will be manned by six female constables, he said. The constables will assist the women with compassion and professionalism in case they face any difficulty both inside and outside the temple. The constables will collect feedback, suggestions and complaints from the women and if required, they will coordinate on their behalf with local police stations and PCR vehicle personnel, the SP said. Based on the feedback received at the help desk, steps will be taken to further enhance the safety/security and convenience of the female devotees at Shree Jagannath Temple.
Master Crafters exhibition unveiled
Bhubaneswar: The Crafts Council of Odisha inaugurated the Master Crafters exhibition at Bhubaneswar Club, Saturday, showcasing the artistry of 20 master craftspeople, including national and state award winners. The two-day event showcases Odishas rich craft heritage, featuring traditional art forms such as Pattachitra, Palmleaf Engraving, Terracotta, Stone and Wood Carving, Appliqu, Golden Grass, Sabai Grass, []
Paddy not harvested, yet recorded as procured, claim Odisha farmers
BARGARH: Farmers from Satlama under Barpali block in Bargarh district are up in arms over what they allege serious malpractice in the ongoing procurement process as paddy was found to have been sold in the names of registered cultivators who have not yet harvested their crops. In a written complaint to the district administration, the farmers claimed hands of a rice millers agent in the flasification. The agitating farmers under the aegis of Jay Kisan Andolan claimed that around 1,486 quintal paddy was procured from 26 farmers at the Satlama market yard by May 24 as per the official records. However, nearly 20 of these farmers have not brought any paddy to the mandi so far. The discrepancy, they said, has raised suspicions that paddy might have been brought in from neighbouring Chhattisgarh and sold in their names. The complainants alleged that a local trader, who also works as an agent for rice mills, may be behind the procurement using fake transactions. The farmers claimed that poor quality, low-cost paddy from outside the state is being routed into the mandi under the names of local farmers, possibly with their consent or under inducement. We suspect that the system is being misused by certain agents who manage to get tokens issued in the names of farmers who have not even harvested their crop yet, said general secretary of the outfit, Hara Bania. Sushil Kumar Sahu, district president of Jay Kisan Andolan, who accompanied the farmers said, The integrity of the procurement system is at stake. If outsiders paddy is being passed off as local produce, genuine farmers will lose out. The administration must act swiftly and fairly. Farmers also pointed out that procurement tokens are issued only after satellite verification of farmland and Revenue department clearance. They demanded an immediate review of the token allocation and physical verification of fields from where paddy has allegedly been harvested. The farmers called for strict action against any individual - whether farmer, middleman, or official - found guilty of enabling such malpractice. Since the district collector was unavailable, the group approached additional district magistrate Madhuchhanda Sahu over phone and informed that issue. She assured that a fact-finding team would be dispatched for investigation and necessary action will be taken.
CureBay raises USD 21 million to expand national footprint
BHUBANESWAR: CureBay, an Odisha-based hybrid healthcare platform, has raised USD 21 million to strengthen its in-house technology stack and expand its footprint to new states. The fresh raise of CureBay under its series B round funding from Bertelsmann India Investment is a significant milestone for the startup to build infrastructure for rural health by driving equity, access and innovations across under-served geographies in the country, officials said. They said the latest capital infusion will be utilised for strengthening of CureBays in-house proprietary technology stack and expansion to lead the equitable healthcare movement in the country. The startup operates 150 plus eClinics across Odisha and Chhattisgarh and has served around 5.5 lakh patients by utilising its AI and data capabilities for improving predictive care and operational efficiency. It is planning to expand its footprint to new states including Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Its investment plan also includes upgrading proprietary algorithms and rural-first workflow automation tools that can one day be adapted for global healthcare. CureBay founder and CEO Priyadarshi Mohapatra said the fundraiser is a mandate to build Indias trust infrastructure for rural health. The capital will help us scale technology, talent, and reach to bring dignified, affordable healthcare to the last mile, Mohapatra added. Bertelsmann India Investments MD Pankaj Makkar said their investment reflects Bertelsmann Indias strong commitment to supporting mission-driven companies that are transforming India.
Padhee reviews urban flood response in City
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to tackle urban flooding and promote sustainable water body management in the Capital region, Housing and Urban Development Department principal secretary Usha Padhee conducted an early morning visit to the Ganguanala and Daya West Canal areas here Saturday. Padhee was accompanied by key officials, including Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner Rajesh []
Sand removal from Odisha's Konark temple to begin soon: ASI DG
BHUBANESWAR: The process for removal of sand from the towering Jagamohan of the Sun temple at Konark was initiated in the presence of DG of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Yadubir Singh Rawat on Saturday. The DG ASI visited the World Heritage Site and reviewed the conservation works of the Sun temple including steps taken to facilitate removal of sand which had been ordered by the then Union Culture minister Prahlad Singh Patel in 2020. The ASI had set up a mechanical working platform for the purpose. Stones will be removed over the Antarala from the western side of the Jagamohan. The stones will be removed for the creation of a 6 ft X 5 ft hole/tunnel manually at the location where the British had originally put sand inside the monument. Officials said in the next few days, the working platform and lift will be put in place to begin drilling of the demarcated area on the western wall. Subsequently, stones will be removed carefully from the point for creation of the tunnel through which workers will be able to enter the Jagamohan. As of now, our aim will be to check the feasibility of removal of sand from the point, said a senior official. Groundbreaking ceremony for the sand removal work was done in 2022. According to reports, the extent of sand inside the Jagamohan at present is up to 19.8 metre (64.9 ft) from the bottom of the 39.6 mtr (130 ft) high monument and the sand has settled by 5.8 mtr (19 ft) from the top. Earlier, the ASI had formed a four-member committee of experts including associate professor of structural engineering at IIT-Madras Arun Menon. The panel had examined the monument and existing studies to decide on the modalities to remove sand.
Viksit Odisha to be the shining star of Viksit Bharat: CM Mohan Charan Majhi
BHUBANESWAR : Asserting that Odisha will be the growth engine in the countrys trajectory towards becoming a global economic powerhouse by 2047, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said people of the state aspire to see its economy soar to USD 1.5 trillion over the next 25 years. Addressing the 10th governing council meeting of NITI Aayog in New Delhi, Majhi said his government, which will complete one year on June 12, 2025, has laid the foundation for Samruddha Odisha, 2036 with a vision for a prosperous and empowered state. Our ambitious resolve is to build a prosperous, developed and proud Odisha - a Viksit Odisha that shines brightly within a Viksit Bharat. The people of Odisha aspire to see the states economy touch USD 500 billion by 2036 and soar to USD 1.5 trillion by 2047, the CM said. Odisha vision document to be released on June 12 The chief minister said his government has prepared an Odisha vision document with inputs from over 3.2 lakh people. Analysed using artificial intelligence, the document is a comprehensive, actionable and inclusive report and will be released by him on June 12, Majhi said, adding, he will personal ly moni tor i ts implementation. Expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for leveraging central assistance of Rs 73,000 crore for new railway projects, Rs 4,600 crore for national highway projects and another Rs 17,500 crore for projects which are to be sanctioned soon, Majhi said the state economy had shown a robust growth of 7.2 per cent in 2024-25. Our vision, which we have started working on, is to build world-class roads, railways and air connectivity with the support from the central government. We seek to leverage the states long coastline with port-based special economic zones, as a part of the global value chain, to drive economic growth and create employment opportunities, he added. The chief minister said his government is making all-out efforts to attract investment in textiles, garments, food processing and also new age industries for large-scale employment generation. The Make-in-Odisha conclave reinforced Odishas status as the leading investment destination in the eastern region. The state received 593 investment intents of Rs 16.73 lakh crore spread over 20 sectors with employment potential of 12.88 lakh. This surpassed the total value of investments received in the last three editions of the conclave, he informed. Expressing his governments commitment for rapid urbanisation from the current level of 17 per cent to 40 per cent by 2036 and 60 per cent by 2047, Majhi said Odisha plans to develop a metropolitan region of 7,000 sq km around Bhubaneswar, Khurda, Jatni, Cuttack, Paradip and Puri, with similar plans for other growth centres. I seek the support of the Government of India and my counterparts from other states in Odishas transformative journey towards Viksit Odisha for Viksit Bharat, Majhi said.
YATS team embarks on exposure visit to ISRO facilities
BHUBANESWAR : The top 30 winners of the 18th edition of the Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) on Saturday embarked on an educational exposure visit to ISROs telemetry tracking and command network and UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) in Bengaluru. The talent search is a flagship initiative by Tata Steel in collaboration with Pathani Samanta Planetarium, operating under the Science and Technology department. The journey was flagged off by the principal secretary of Science and Technology department, Chithra Arumugam at a ceremony held in the planetarium. The winning students were selected from a competition conducted among aspirants from 30 districts. Congratulating the winners who were chosen out of 71,000 participants, Arumugam said, this initiative not only celebrates the legacy of Pathani Samanta but also ignites the scientific curiosity of young minds. It has been truly inspiring for students who dream of becoming the next Sunita Williams, she said. Chief of corporate communications of Tata Steel Sarvesh Kumar said, the platform will inspire and empower future scientists.
Forest guard shot dead by poachers near Satkosia Tiger Reserve
BHUBANESWAR/DHENKANAL: In a shocking incident, a forest guard was gunned down by poachers during a late-night patrol in Dhenkanal forest division, close to Satkosia Tiger Reserve, highlighting the vulnerability of frontline forest staff and the audacity of armed criminals. Prahlad Pradhan (37) was the forest guard of Sinkol beat and also the in-charge of Hindol section in Dhenkanal forest division. He was leading the patrol team. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed condolences and announced Rs 30 lakh ex gratia to the next of kin of the slain forest guard. Official sources said the incident occurred at around 3 am on Saturday when a 13-member team led by Pradhan was on an anti-poaching patrol in Kai reserve forest of Hindol section, close to Tantichira village. The patrolling started on Friday night and continued till the early hours of Saturday. The forest team came face to face with a group of poachers, equipped with country-made firearms in a cashew orchard. When the patrol team confronted the poachers, the latter resorted to firing, in which Pradhan sustained grievous injuries. Leading from the front, Pradhan showed exceptional courage even after getting a bullet in his stomach. The brave forest guard continued to chase the poachers and managed to overpower them with the support of his team. Moments later, he fell unconscious and was rushed to Angul district headquarters hospital where he succumbed, said Dhenkanal DFO Sumit Kumar Kar. Chief wildlife warden (CWW) Prem Kumar Jha, who rushed to Hindol, said there were four poachers in the group and all have been arrested. The accused Sibram Pradhan from Hindol, Laxmidhar Aruk and Sunil Jena from Narasinghpur, and Purna Dehury from Tantichira have been handed over to Hindol police. Pradhan got best performer award A thorough probe will be conducted and stern action will be initiated against the wildlife criminals involved in the incident, Jha said. The entire forest fraternity stands with the family of Pradhan, he said and assured all support to them. Pradhan, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty, had been awarded the best forest guard at the state-level Forestry Award 2025 earlier this year. He is survived by his parents, wife who is also a forest guard, and a six-year-old daughter. Mortal remains of Pradhan were cremated with full state honours in presence of Forest and Environment minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia and Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik at Khamakhyanagar. The incident has once again flagged the threat forest frontline staff face from armed poachers and the intervention needed for their protection. In mid-2023, two forest staff of Similipal had been killed by poachers, prompting the state government to grant authority to forest personnel for use of firearms in self-defence. POACHER ATTACK Fatalities May 23, 2023 Forest guard Bimal Jena shot dead at Pithabata forest in Similipal Tiger Reserve June 17, 2023 Forester Mathy Hansdah gunned down in Upper Barhakamuda range of Similipal Tiger Reserve Injuries April 21, 2022 Protection assistant Sunaram Singh sustained bullet injury in Dukura range of Similipal March 18, 2024 Two forest staff brave bullets during a patrol in the Panchalingeswar beat of Kuldiha wildlife sanctuary
Two-day Master Crafters exhibition opens in Odisha to promote handicrafts
BHUBANESWAR: A two-day exhibition Master Crafters celebrating the states traditional crafts and their artisans was inaugurated by commissioner-cum-secretary of Handloom, Textiles & Handicrafts department Poonam Guha Tapas Kumar here on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, the commissioner said the state government has planned a cluster development programme under Srujanika to foster the craft sector. Organised by the Crafts Council of Odisha (CCO), the exhibition features 20 master craftspersons, including national and state award winners, showcasing a diverse range of Odishas handicrafts. Chairman of CCO Santosh Kumar Mohapatra said this is the second edition of the exhibition which aims at promoting excellence in craftsmanship and providing marketing support to artists. CCO is affiliated with the Crafts Council of India and the World Craft Council. It supports artisans through skill development, market linkage, innovation and advocacy for inclusive growth.
Two held in Odisha for making, sharing video supporting Pakistan
CUTTACK: CHAULIAGANJ police on Saturday arrested two persons for allegedly recording and circulating a video supporting Pakistan in a bid to incite hatred and create communal disharmony among the people. The accused have been identified as 27-year-old Sourav Sahoo of Sagar within Kanpur police limits and Goutam Lenka (28) of Mahanadi Vihar in Cuttack. Police said the duo, along with their associates had recently recorded a video in which Sourav could be seen shouting slogans of Pakistan Zindabad on the banks of Mahanadi river near Gandhipalli Gada. They then circulated it on various WhatsApp groups in a deliberate attempt to incite hatred and create disturbance among Hindus and Muslims during a time when there is already an ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. Given that Cuttack is a communally sensitive city, circulation of such a video is likely to incite communal disharmony and affect the law and order situation in both the state and across the country. The aforementioned act clearly demonstrates the malicious intent of the accused to outrage the religious feelings of a section of citizens. Their intention was to cause disorder and incite violence, said a senior police officer. Accordingly, basing on a written report of sub-inspector Nilanchal Jena of Chauliaganj police station, a case was registered under relevant sections of BNS Act 2023, and the accused were arrested. Two mobile phones have been seized from them. Further investigation is underway, the police officer added
Orissa HC slams CMC commissioner for flouting stay order on vending zone
CUTTACK: The Orissa High Court on Friday slammed the commissioner of Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) Anam Charan Patra for flouting the stay order on the construction of vending zone adjacent to the boundary wall of the second campus of the Madhusudan Law University (MLU) coming up at Jobra here. Though the PIL was scheduled for next hearing on June 30, the vacation court took it up on the day after advocate Prasanna Kumar Nanda appearing on behalf of the petitioners - three MLU students Aroop Kumar Deo, Sarvani Sahoo and Ambika Prasad - made urgent mention and alleged that vending zone construction work was going on despite the courts interim stay order issued on May 20. On the courts special notice, Patra and Cuttack DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo appeared through virtual mode. The IIC of Malgodown police station, Suprasanna Kumar Mallick, present at the spot, joined the platform of the court proceeding and also showed the live video footage of the construction work that involved covering some portion of the cabins with a galvanised iron roof. Patra, on his part, expressed helplessness and submitted that some hooligans have started construction work in violation of the interim order. Taking serious note of it, the bench of Justices SK Sahoo and MS Sahoo observed that it was apparent from the allegations regarding violation of the stay order were prima facie correct. The bench held the commissioner responsible saying it was his duty to ensure that there was no violation of the order. It is unfortunate that no steps have been taken immediately by the authorities concerned to prevent such activities and as stated by the Commissioner, CMC, hooligans have dared to violate the orders of this court, the bench observed. We are of the view that on the face of records, it appears that the CMC Commissioner has flouted the May 20, 2025 order of this court as the construction of shop rooms that was initiated by the CMC was directed to be stopped. The Commissioner is responsible for the acts of commission and omission those have happened after the orders were passed in his presence, the bench said and warned that it amounts to contempt of court. However, the bench directed Patra to file a detailed affidavit on steps taken to enforce stay order when the matter is taken up next on June 30, after he assured to take necessary steps to protect the entire area immediately by barbed wire fencing.
Awareness campaign against drug trafficking from May 31
Bhubaneswar: Odisha will launch a comprehensive programme in coordination with various departments to curb illegal drug trafficking and marijuana cultivation across the state, Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced. Harichandan stated that public awareness would be raised through traditional folk performances such as Pala, Daskathia, Goti dance, roadside plays, and school-level essay competitions aimed at educating []
Made-in-Philippines new rice variety rolled out in east India to boost output
NEW DELHI: The Centre has introduced a new high-yielding paddy variety, developed from two varieties in the Philippines, to farmers in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha, in an initiative to boost rice production. According to experts, the new variety, Malaviya Manila Sinchit Dhan-1 (MMSD), has the potential to transform rice cultivation in eastern India, where productivity has stagnated. After nearly 18 years of research, the drought-resistant and high-yielding MMSD variety was developed through a collaboration between the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and the International Rice Research Institute in Manila. The productivity of this new variety surpasses that of conventional varieties. Additionally, it matures early and has a strong stem that allows it to withstand wind and drought conditions. The productivity of the variety is 55-64 quintals per hectare, double the average productivity in India. It increases production by 5-10% over normal varieties, Dr Shravan Kumar Singh, BHUs lead scientist who developed the variety said. Indias average rice production is nearly 29 quintals. Maturity time of the variety is 115-120 days against 135-150 of normal varieties, said Singh. Scientists used two IR-series rice varieties, indigenous to the Philippines, to develop MMSD. IR-8, famous variety of the IR series, was considered miracle rice in the 1970s. It helped increase global food production to counter hunger. According to the ICAR assessment, MMSD has an encouraging response in Bihar, UP and Odisha. Grain production was higher than 10% in these states compared to others. This early variety takes 115 days to ripen, and grain quality is better than the existing variety, which would help fetch higher prices to growers. During the de-husking, hulling, and milling process, head rice (whole rice) recovery percentage is 63.5%, whereas conventional rice gets more broken and reduces market value, said Singh.
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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Unveils Bold Vision For 'Viksit Odisha' At NITI Aayog Meet
Highlighting Odishas robust economic performance, Majhi informed the gathering that the state had clocked an impressive 7.2 per cent growth rate in 2024-25 outpacing the national average. This is a testament to our peoples resilience and our governments unwavering commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth, he said.
Forest guard killed by armed poachers during patrol near Odisha's Satkosia Tiger Reserve
BHUBANESWAR: A forest guard was gunned down by poachers while carrying out his duty in a protected area close to Satkosia Tiger Reserve, highlighting the perils of frontline forest staff and the prevalence of armed criminals in the state. Prahallad Pradhan was serving as the forest guard of Sinkol beat and also the in-charge of Hindol section in Dhenkanal forest division. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi who paid condolences to the bereaved family of Pradhan announced Rs 30 lakh ex gratia to the next of kin of the slain forest guard. Official sources said the incident took place early morning on Saturday, when the forest officers and staff of Dhenkanal Forest division led by regional chief conservator of forests (RCCF), Angul were on night patrol in and around Rajmanoharpur reserve forest of Hindol range. The patrolling started on Friday night and continued till early hours of Saturday. During their duty in the small hours, the forest team came face to face with a group of poachers, equipped with country-made firearms in the area. The poachers immediately resorted to firing in which Pradhan sustained grievous injuries and succumbed to the bullets. He is survived by his wife, who is also a forest guard, and a daughter. PCCF (Wildlife) and chief wildlife warden (CWW) Prem Kumar Jha, rushed to Hindol following the incident. He said four persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. A thorough probe will be conducted and stern action will be initiated against the wildlife criminals involved in the incident, he said. The chief wildlife warden said the entire forest fraternity stands with the family of Pradhan and assured all support to them in this time of grief. Mortal remains of Pradhan will be cremated with full state honors in presence of Forest minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia, Panchayati Raj minister Rabi Narayan Naik and others at Khamakhyanagar. The incident, meanwhile, has once again flagged the mounting threat forest frontline staff are facing from armed poachers in the state and the intervention needed for their protection. Two forest staff of Similipal Tiger Reserve had also been killed by the armed poachers in mid 2023, prompting the state government to grant immunity to forest personnel for use of firearms for self-defence while dealing with the poachers to protect forest-based resources in the state.
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Odisha to be Indias growth engine for next 25 years: CM Majhi
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Odisha To Roll Out Hydrogen-powered Buses, Pioneering Green Public Transport In Eastern India
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