Nepal Parliament directs Government to advance dialogue with India to probe students death in KIIT
KATHMANDU, May 5: Nepals Parliament on Monday directed the government to hold diplomatic dialogue with Indian authorities to ascertain the facts surrounding the death of Nepalese student Prinsa Sah at KIIT in Odisha. Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Devraj Ghimire issued the ruling to the government after lawmakers raised this issue in the HoR on Sunday. My attention was drawn toward the death of Prinsa raised by the lawmakers in the House meeting, Ghimire said. The death of [] The post Nepal Parliament directs Government to advance dialogue with India to probe students death in KIIT appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mamata slams 'baseless' neem wood charge; condemns attacks on Bengali-speaking people in Odisha
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee refuted allegations of using stolen neem wood from Puri's Jagannath temple for the Digha temple idols, dismissing them as baseless. She condemned the reported harassment of Bengali-speaking people in Odisha, directing the state DGP to address the issue with his counterpart.
OPSC ASO Syllabus 2025 Out Direct Link to Download Syllabus PDF here
OPSC ASO Syllabus 2025: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the detailed syllabus for the post of ASO. The official syllabus for the ASO Exam 2025 is available on the official website. In this article, well cover the OPSC ASO exam pattern, detailed syllabus & preparation tips.
Odisha: Daitapati Ramakrishna under scanner over Daru controversy at Jagannath Temple
Sri Jagannath Temple Daitapati Ramakrishna Dasmahapatra has come under scrutiny following an interview he gave to a West Bengal TV channel, in which he claimed that the idols (Bigrahas) of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra, and Mahalaxmi ...
OSSC LTR Teacher 2024 Exam Date Announced
Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has Postponed the Online Application for the post of LTR Teacher 2024.
Olive Ridley turtles choose mates of similar size, reveals new study
A recent study reveals that olive ridley sea turtles, a vulnerable species, exhibit size-assortative mating behavior, preferring partners of similar size. Conducted at Odishas Rushikulya rookery, the research highlights the biological advantages of this preference, with larger females laying more eggs and larger males having a competitive edge. Conservation efforts are crucial for their long-term survival.
OSSC Announces Mains Exam Schedule for Various Teacher Posts
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has published the mains exam schedule for Hindi, Sanskrit, Telugu, Urdu, and Physical Education Teachers. The exams are set for May 15-17, 2025, with admit cards available from May 11. The commission aims to fill 7540 vacancies, including positions for female candidates. For detailed instructions on downloading the admit card and further information, candidates are encouraged to visit the official website.
OSSC LTR Teacher Mains Admit Card 2025 OUT Soon ossc.gov.in
Odisha Staff Selection Commission officially Will release the OSSC LTR Teacher Admit Card 2025. Candidates who have applied for the LTR Teacher Exam can now download their admit card from the official website ossc.gov.in.
Toll gate roof collapses as heavy rain lashes Telangana
Heavy rainfall and strong winds caused a toll plaza roof to collapse in Telangana's Siddipet district, with no reported injuries. The IMD has issued orange alerts for several Telangana and Rajasthan districts, forecasting thunderstorms and lightning until May 7 and May 10, respectively. Other regions in north-west and central India are also under orange alert due to anticipated severe weather.
RGH Rourkela Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 Walk in for 04 Posts
Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH Rourkela) Recruitment 2025 for 04 posts of Medical Officer. Candidates with Other Can attend the walkin.The Walk-in inerview on 09-05-2025. For detailed information please visit RGH Rourkela official website, sundargarh.odisha.gov.in.
BSE Odisha 10th Class Result 2025 Out at bseodisha.ac.in How to check Results Here
BSE Odisha 10th Class Result 2025 - The Result of Board of Secondary Education Odisha 2025 is released for 10th Class at bseodisha.ac.in and all the concerned candidates can look up for the BSE Odisha 10th Class Result 2025 online. All those who took the BSE Odisha 10th Class Result 2025 (10th Class) can view their BSE Odisha 10th Class Result 2025 through Online mode. Candidates will not be informed about the BSE Odisha 10th Class Result 2025 through any offline modes. For more details on the BSE Odisha 10th Class Result 2025, read this article.
Odisha to soon begin semicon production, says IT minister
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha will start production of semiconductors in the next couple of years, Electronics and IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling has asserted. Addressing a summit titled From Temple to Tech hosted by the state in collaboration with the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) here, he said Odisha is in a very good position in the field of digital infrastructure, skill development and startups. Leading IT companies have set up their centres in the state and several are in the pipeline. A separate industries support cell has been set up to facilitate IT sector investors, he said. Speaking on the occasion, principal secretary Vishal Kumar Dev highlighted the growing contribution of the services sector towards the state gross domestic product (GSDP) and the growth therein in the coming days. He spoke about various benefits and incentives available to investors in the states IT policy and semiconductor policy. Union joint secretary Manish Chadha presented a comparative picture of the countrys hardware production and said 99 per cent of mobile phones used in India are now made within the country. Indias contribution to smartphone manufacturing has been increasing steadily, he said. Six MoUs were signed between ESC and leading academic institutions including IIT Bhubaneswar, IIIT Bhubaneswar, OUTR, BPUT, VSSUT, and the World Trade Center, to promote industry-academia collaboration and skill development. Ten high-potential electronics and IT startups from Odisha presented their innovative solutions to investors and mentors. A white paper titled Electronics and Software Exports from India and Odisha was also released.
RCS seeks EOW probe into Rs 5.8 crore deposit fraud in Balasore cooperative society
BHUBANESWAR: As deposits amounting to Rs 5.6 crore remain unpaid to members of Panapana Service Cooperative Society (SCS) in Balasore district for more than four years due to large scale financial bungling by the management, the Registrar of Cooperative Society (RCS) on Saturday requested the state government to refer the case to the Economic Offence Wing (EOW) for investigation. The office of the RCS has also directed the deputy registrar cooperative society (DR CS), Balasore division, to initiate criminal as well as departmental proceedings against the officials of the cooperative society for recovery of the embezzled amount. An inquiry into the financial affairs of the Panapana SCS for five years from 2016-17 to 2020-21 revealed that deposits of members outstanding with the society was Rs 5,59,88,819 as principal and Rs 25,55,112 towards interest. A total amount of Rs 5,85,43,931 was due to the depositors as on March 31, 2021. On the other hand, investment of Panapana SCS with the Bahanaga Branch of Balasore-Bhadrak Central Cooperative (BBCC) bank was Rs 1,42,181,63 as principal and Rs 3,70,531 as interest totalling Rs 1,45,88,694 which is only 27.52 per cent of the amount payable to the depositors. The differential amount comes to Rs 4,39,55,237. The transactions of Panapana SCS (both deposits & loans) except some SHGs have been stopped since 2019-20. As a result of which the depositors are not getting back their deposits and the loanee members are defaulting their loans since then. A huge number of petitions filed by the depositors in different quarters are pending finalisation, said the inquiry report of ARCS, Balasore circle. The report further said that huge withdrawals were made from the Bahanaga branch of BBCC bank during this period by secretaries of the cooperative societies, but surprisingly neither the bank managers or any other official, who were directly involved in such monetary transactions have questioned the illegal withdrawal of invested funds. The officials of the branch bank were well managed by the society secretaries to withdraw huge amounts from the deposits. It is construed that the bank officials (branch manager and assistant manager who were involved in such financial transactions were squarely responsible for the fraud caused by the society officials, the report said. In present financial condition of the society, it is not possible on its part to meet the needs of the depositors. The differential amount of the depositors may be met from the Deposit Guarantee Scheme for PACS created at BBCC bank, the report said.
CEA approves Upper Indravati project, will add 600 MW to Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: Odishas hydropower generation capacity is set to go up by 600 MW as the Upper Indravati Hydro Power (UIHP) project has got the final approval from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). The project is set to come up at an estimated cost of Rs 3,160 crore. UIHP project was among the three mega pumped storage projects the Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) has planned in the state with an estimated power generation capacity of 1,700 MW. The two other projects - 500 MW Balimela PSP and 600 MW Upper Kolab PSP at Bariniput - are in the DPR stage. Once the three projects are completed, OHPCs installed capacity will rise from the current 2,100 MW to 3,800 MW, strengthening Odishas position as a key hydropower producer in eastern India. Initially approved by the state Water Resources department in 2015, the UIHP project will be located around 500 metre away from the existing Upper Indravati Power House at Mukhiguda in Kalahandi district. The Indravati reservoir will be utilised as the upper reservoir and a new reservoir will be constructed near Ranibahal village. All the project components will be located underground except the lower reservoir and intake structure at the upper reservoir. As per detailed project report, around 152 ha of land, including 107.5 ha of forest land, 24 ha of government land and 20.5 ha of private land will be acquired for the project. While demarcation of land and tree enumeration has been completed, the proposal for the forest land diversion has been submitted. OHPC will acquire private land in Thuamul Rampur and Jaypatna tehsil areas on direct purchase basis. Source said the project is being planned with a strong focus on environmental and social sustainability. A detailed environmental impact assessment has been undertaken to ensure minimal disruption to the ecosystem and local communities. A public hearing will be conducted shortly. The one-of-its-kind project will have four stages, each having a capacity of generating 150 MW power. It has been designed in a unique way. An underground power house will be built with four reversible turbines and a transformer hall equipped with a step-up transformer and GI Switchyard. This will act as a giant power storage station and release power when required. The power will be evacuated through a 400 KV double circuit transmission line to Theruvali grid. WAPCOS has been engaged as project management consultant for the project and tender for the engagement of contractor will be floated soon, added the sources.
Hill brooms from Kotia find many takers in Chhattisgarh
JEYPORE: Hill brooms produced by the tribals of Kotia panchayat under Pottangi block in Koraput district have gained significant popularity in neighbouring Chhattisgarh. A Bilaspur-based agro company, BIOCART, has placed an order for 100 tonne of hill brooms in March following last years encouraging market response. According to sources, the Pottangi block administration has actively promoted awareness among the tribal communities of Kotia region, encouraging them to engage in hill broom production to improve their socio-economic conditions. As a result, around 300 tribals have joined the Pottangi Agro Products Producer Company, a unit under the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS), to streamline the supply and marketing of hill brooms to other states. Last year, a trader from Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarhs Bastar sourced over 50 tonne of hill brooms from Kotia, which sold rapidly due to their high quality. Building on this market momentum, BIOCART reached out to ORMAS and placed a large order for 100 tonne of brooms this year. Sources said the brooms will be procured in phases at Rs 43 per kg, amounting to a total business of approximately Rs 43 lakh this season. The company has already lifted two tonne from Kotia as part of the first phase of the order. District project manager of ORMAS Roshan Kartik said, We have supplied two tonne of hill brooms produced by Kotia tribals and will continue to fulfil the order in phases. More beneficiaries from Kotia will be engaged in the coming months to expand collection of raw materials and production of the brooms in the bordering villages. Block development officer of Pottangi Ram Krushna Nayak said the rising demand for Kotias hill brooms in Chhattisgarh is an encouragement for the tribals to strengthen their economic condition. We are committed to supporting the tribal communities of Kotia through various government schemes aimed at better livelihood for them, he added.
Uproar in Mayurbhanj zilla parishad meet over poor performance
BARIPADA: Zilla parishad members of all 26 blocks of Mayurbhanj district on Saturday voiced strong discontent that essential sectors such as health, education and agriculture are in shambles. During a high-level meeting, they urged immediate intervention from the political leaders and district administration. The members urged Housing and Urban Development minister Krushnachandra Mahapatra, Zilla parishad president Bharati Hansdah, local MLAs and district officials to take decisive action to revive these critical sectors. They claimed repeated complaints were being ignored by department officials. The meeting took a tense turn when it was revealed that chief district medical officer (CDMO) was absent, despite the agenda focusing on health services and the rollout of new schemes. The minister instructed collector Hemakanta Say to issue a show-cause notice to the CDMO for his absence. Another show-cause notice was directed at the CDMO for failing to act against suspended senior clerk Saroj Kumar Palei, who was accused of negligence in promoting eligible health workers. The members alleged that due to a nexus between the CDMO, officials, and Palei, 13 health workers were denied timely promotions despite meeting eligibility criteria. Among others, Rajya Sabha MP Mamata Mohanta took part in the meeting.
Workers halt cargo operations in Paradip port after 2 die in mishap
PARADIP: Tension prevailed in the prohibited area of Paradip Port after two drivers were killed in an accident on Saturday night. Cargo operations at the port were disrupted for 14 hours as thousands of contractual workers blocked all the four gates following the mishap. Sources said the accident occurred when a dumper deployed by the inter-port transport agency broke down due to air compression failure. Two persons were assigned to repair the vehicle inside the ports restricted area. Ratnakar Swain (35) of Astrang in Puri was maneuvering the steering wheel while Chandan Jena (38) of Sandhakuda within Jatadhari Marine police limits was fixing the vehicle underneath it. All of a sudden, an iron-laden truck rammed into the stationary dumper, seriously injuring both Swain and Jena. The injured duo was shifted to Paradip community health centre where doctors declared them dead. The driver of the iron-laden truck was reportedly under the influence of alcohol. Enraged by the incident, contractual workers closed all the four gates of the port. They also staged dharna at gate number 2 of the port, demanding compensation of Rs 1 crore for each of the deceased and jobs for their family members. The agitators accused port officials and stevedoring personnel of negligence in safety protocols. On being informed, a police team led by additional SP Smruti Ranjan Kar rushed to the protest site. Additional district magistrate of Paradip Niranjan Behera also arrived on the spot and held discussion with the protesters. The protest was called off after it was decided to provide adequate compensation to the bereaved families. Paradip Model IIC Kabuli Barik said bodies of the deceased were sent to Kujang hospital for postmortem. The iron-laden truck involved in the accident has been seized while its driver is absconding. Further investigation is underway.
IMD forecasts heavy rain in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha - - NEWS ON AIR
IMD forecasts heavy rain in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha - NEWS ON AIR
Ganjam police arrest 18 criminals, seize 17 firearms amid rising violent crime spree
BERHAMPUR: Finding itself on a sticky wicket over a recent spurt in violent crimes, Ganjam police has arrested 18 criminals and seized 17 illegal firearms with 66 live ammunition from them. Addressing mediapersons at Chhatrapur on Sunday, IG (Southern range) Niti Shekhar and Ganjam SP Suvendu Patra said the crackdown was part of preventive policing in the district. The 18 criminals include members of an organised crime syndicate. Patra said Sheragada police arrested six criminals and seized five country-made pistols and 22 live ammunition from them. Similarly, Kotinada police arrested five criminals and seized four pistols and 16 live ammunition. Aska police arrested four criminals and seized three pistols and 12 ammunition. Bhanjanagar, Polasara and Chamakhandi police arrested one criminal each. The arrested criminals are history-sheeters, he informed. Police suspect that the seized weapons were procured from outside Odisha. Special teams will be formed to trace and dismantle the supply chain. Police are also mulling seizure of properties acquired illegally by the criminals. Police have invoked the newly introduced section 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita which deals with organised crime along with the Arms Act and other relevant provisions, Patra said and added that patrolling will be intensified in rural areas in the coming days. Notably, the district witnessed seven murders in the last one week. On May 1, a 17-year-old girl was reportedly murdered at her home by a stalker in Karapalli village within Gopalpur police limits in Ganjam district. On April 29, a 30-year-old man was found murdered on the roadside with his throat slit in K Nuagaon police limits of Berhampur. Similarly, an elderly man was beaten to death by his son over a family dispute at Purusottampur in the district on April 28. In the night on April 26, two siblings were allegedly murdered and their bodies set ablaze in Beguniapada. The same night, a 30-year-old man was reportedly killed by his elder brother over a property dispute in Bramhanapadar village within Tarasing police limits. A four-year-old girl was raped and murdered in an under-construction anganwadi centre at Khalingi village in Sanakhemundi block on April 25.
Decomposed body of woman found near Kuspangi village, foul play suspected
ANGUL: The decomposed body of a 25-year-old woman was recovered from a field near Kuspangi village within Banarpal police limits here on Sunday afternoon. Police identified the deceased as Subhadra Padil of Ludhajhari village in Kaniha area. It is suspected that the woman was set on fire after being gang-raped. Police sources said Subhadra worked in a private company in Bhubaneswar. She was last seen on April 26 when she boarded an auto-rickshaw to Talcher Road railway station on her way to Bhubaneswar. After she went incommunicado, her family members filed a report in Kaniha police station on April 30. Banarpal IIC Susanta Singh said police roped in a scientific team and sniffer dog for investigation. The deceaseds family has not yet filed an FIR. The exact reason behind her death can be ascertained after the postmortem report arrives. Further investigation is underway, he added.
PURI: Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Arabinda Padhee on Sunday served a show cause notice to the secretary of Daitapati Nijog Ramakrushna Dasmahapatra following his statement after the inauguration of Dighas Jagannath temple in West Bengal. Apart from Ramakrushna, the SJTA chief also summoned the president of Daitapati Nijog Ganeswar Dasmahapatra and questioned the duo. Ramakrushna has been asked to file his reply within seven days. If he fails to give a satisfactory reply, disciplinary action under the Shri Jagannath Temple Act, 1955 will be initiated against him. Being a senior servitor and secretary of the Daita Nijog, he should not have indulged in these activities. This has shocked devotees, the SJTA notice stated. After the meeting, Ganeswar told the press that he had answered all the questions posed by Padhee and assured to cooperate in the investigation. Notably, Ramakrushna came under scanner after his interview with a TV channel in West Bengal which went viral. In the interview, Ramakrushna reportedly said the Daru (neem wood) that had remained unused during the Holy Trinitys Nabakalebara in Puri in 2015, was used for carving the deities in the Digha temple. Sources said almost all the Nijogs have filed their statements on the issue by 5 pm on Sunday. Members of the Nijogs reportedly informed that they were not aware of any Daru being taken out of the temples storeroom and called for a thorough investigation into the matter. In his letter to Padhee, president of Chhatisha Nijog Janardan Pattajoshi Mahapatra pointed out a major flaw in the temple administrative procedure. He said as per tradition, the surplus Daru should have been stored in a designated room with the keys deposited with the temple administration. However, during the last Nabakalebar, the administration failed to collect the keys from the Daitas, raising suspicion about the removal of the neem wood. Pattajoshi called for an investigation into the matter. Meanwhile, activist Jayant Kumar Das lodged a complaint with Singhadwar police accusing Ramakrushna Das Mahapatra of criminal breach of trust, cheating, dealing in stolen property, intentional insult to religious belief and criminal breach of trust. Convenor of Jagannath Sena Priya Darshan Patnaik also filed a similar complaint against Ramakrushna.
Six arrested in Odisha's Balangir for duping man of Rs 78 lakh in stock market investment fraud
CUTTACK: The Cyber Crime and Economic Offence police on Sunday arrested six persons from Balangir for allegedly duping a man of around Rs 78 lakh on the promise of receiving high financial returns by investment in stock market. The accused have been identified as Bijaya Meher (28), Bishwambhar Kharsel (27), Rajesh Tandi (20), Anil Naik (21), Sritam Meher and Dipak Dharua (24), all belonging to Balangir. Briefing mediapersons, DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo said the victim filed a complaint on April 24 stating he had come in contact with a trading company named Spreadex Global Ltd through a Telegram channel in the name good_priya in February this year. During the course of their interaction, the fraudsters allegedly convinced the victim to invest in stock market by promising high financial returns. Eventually, the victim transferred money to the tune of Rs 78 lakh in multiple phases from February to April. Though the fraudsters initially paid him back some money to win his trust, they later stopped it. On realising that he had been cheated, the victim then lodged a complaint, police said. The group meticulously planned the cyber crime, gathering bank accounts and phone numbers of individuals across India, and used these details to route and collects the defrauded funds. Efforts are underway to nab the others involved, the DCP said.
Stop sending students to Odisha university, Nepal legislators urge their government
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3 of family killed, 2 others as tractor turns turtle
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10 poachers arrested for killing wild boar
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SJTA questions senior servitor over use of Puri shrine wood for Digha temple idols
2 additional tehsildars suspended for flouting part plot registration norms
Cops told to furnish criminal antecedents to lower courts within 3 days of HC bail order
Process to notify Debrigarh as tiger reserve begins with formation of expert panel
State: Migrant workers safe; Pathan charges baseless: Min
Probe begins into slab collapse at bridge construction site
Odia academic in US donates Rs 1L to 128-year-old library in Kpada
Man gets 20-yr RI for sodomising 7-yr-old boy
Odias flaunt local handlooms on global stage
Odisha govt to write to Bengal CM on Jagannath Dham row
Nepali Lawmakers Urge Ban On Student Admissions To Odishas KIIT After Two Mysterious Deaths
The lawmakers expressed concern over the safety of Nepali students enrolled at the KIIT, following the recent death of a Nepali student under suspicious circumstances
NEET conducted amid tight security in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Medical entrance exam NEET-UG was held amid strict security in Odisha Sunday, officials said. The examination, which was held in 27 places across the state, commenced at 2pm and concluded at 5pm, they said. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) UG-2025 for admission to the MBBS course. CCTV cameras []
Servitor questioned over use of Puri Jagannath Temple sacred wood to make idols in Digha shrine
Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) of Puri Sunday questioned a senior servitor over the alleged use of surplus sacred wood of the 12th-century shrine in crafting idols in a temple at Digha in neighbouring West Bengal, officials said. The servitor, Daitapati Nijog secretary Ramakrushna Dasmohapatra, attended and supervised the consecration ceremony at the []
Nepal lawmakers urge govt to stop sending Nepalese students to KIIT, Odisha
Kathmandu/Bhubaneswar: Members of Nepals National Assembly have urged the government to halt sending Nepali students to Odishas Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) where two Nepalese female students died in suspicious circumstances within a period of three months. They proposed denying No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to any student seeking enrolment at the institute, according to the []
Odisha CM holds meetings with industry leaders in Mumbai
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a series of one-on-one meetings with industry leaders in Mumbai, seeking investments for the state. Majhi held the meetings on the sidelines of WAVES 2025 Saturday, the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) said in a statement Sunday. He held meetings with the senior leadership of Tata Steel, Shapoorji []
Six held for cyber fraud in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: The police have arrested six people for their alleged involvement in a Rs 78 lakh cyber fraud case in Cuttack, an officer said Sunday. The accused are residents of Bolangir district and all of them were arrested from there by a police team of the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate of Police, the officer said. A person []
New Delhi: India is looking for partners and not preachers and Europe must display sensitivity and mutuality of interest for deeper ties with New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Sunday in a veiled dig at some European nations approach towards major geo-political upheavals including the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In an interactive session, Jaishankar said []
18 people arrested in crackdown on organised crime syndicates in Odishas Ganjam
Berhampur: Eighteen people were arrested with arms and ammunition in a special drive in Odishas Ganjam district, police said Sunday. The drive was conducted in Aska, Bhanjanagar, Chamakhandi, Kotinada, Polsara and Sheragada police station areas throughout Saturday night in a crackdown on organised crime syndicates, they said. A total of 17 firearms and 66 rounds []
Odisha constitutes high-level committee to probe bridge mishap in Cuttack
Cuttack: The state Works Department has constituted a high-level technical committee to probe the accident that took place during the construction of a bridge over Kathajodi River at Khannagar in Cuttack, an official said Sunday. As many as three workers died while two others sustained serious injuries due to the fatal accident that took place []
Rajnath Singhs assertion came as India is mulling retaliatory measures against Pakistan in view of the cross-border linkages to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people
Odisha: Madrasa teacher attacked with wooden pieces in eyes; 1 held
A madrasa teacher was allegedly attacked with pieces of wood in his eyes by a group of four men in Odishas Sambalpur district. The attack took place on April 29. Qari Mohammad Riyaz, who hails from Bihar, was travelling to Kendujhar district on an official visit. He arrived in Sambalpur via bus and was waiting Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Mumbai: Actor Harshvardhan Rane, whose film Sanam Teri Kasam became a phenomenal hit after its re-release recently, is lending his support to fellow actor Babil Khan after a video of the latters emotional breakdown went viral. Sunday, Harshvardhan took to the Stories section of his Instagram and shared a note in which he addressed Babil []
CBSE Result 2025: Know Class 10, 12 result date, time, and how to download at cbseresults.nic.in
CBSE Result 2025 for Class 10 and 12 will be released soon at cbseresults.nic.in. Get the result date, time, and steps to check your marks.
Digha temple row: Odisha govt will write to Bengal, says minister
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Sunday said that the Odisha government will write to West Bengal over naming the Digha temple as Jagannath Dham. Speaking to media persons in Bhubaneswar, Minister Harichandan said, I will apprise Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, after his return to Odisha, about the issue and a letter will be []
Odisha Government Forms Three-member Probe Panel on Cuttack Bridge Collapse
The mishap took place on Saturday evening at the construction site of a new bridge over the Kathajodi river in Cuttacks Khannagar locality. According to officials, a prefabricated concrete slab was being hoisted by a crane when the machine reportedly malfunctioned, causing the slab to fall and crush five workers, including an engineer and two labourers
Pakistan ISPRs lies exposed: Chinese drones, fake chats used to blame India
New Delhi: Days after Pakistans Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) along with its Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar shifted blamed on India for the terror incidents of its soil, it has emerged that the rouge nation and its state machinery invented a series of lies, to deflect blame for Pahalgam terror attack and also to hold []
Three of family members killed in accident in Odishas Jajpur
Bhubaneswar: Three members of a family, including a teenager, were killed after a tractor carrying them overturned in Odishas Jajpur district, police said Sunday. The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at Bahadur Nagar within the jurisdiction of Balichandrapur police station of the district when they were travelling back home from their farmland, []
Outrage In Odisha Over Jagannath Dham Label For Digha Temple
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Ananya Pandays post on mental health prior to Babil Khans emotional breakdown raises eyebrows
Mumbai: Before actor Babil Khan shared a heartbreaking video of his breakdown naming some celebrities, actress Ananya Panday had shared a post about mental health. Ananyas post comes across in stark contrast to what Babil alleged about the Hindi film industry being full of people, who are rude. He named young crop of actors like []
Raid 2 movie leaked online; Ajay Devgns thriller falls prey to piracy
Ajay Devgns latest crime thriller Raid 2, which hit theaters May 1, has become the latest victim of online piracy and is leaked online.
Houthi missile hits near Tel Aviv airport, Israel warns of strong response
Tel Aviv: A ballistic missile launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen struck near Israels Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday after multiple interception attempts by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) failed, prompting a temporary halt in all takeoffs and landings at the countrys main international airport. However, the Israel Airport Authority confirmed the reopening of airspace []
Three soldiers killed in J&K highway accident
Jammu: Three soldiers were killed in a road accident on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in J&Ks Ramban district Sunday, officials said. The soldiers were killed after an army vehicle rolled down into a deep gorge near the Battery Chashma in Ramban. The driver lost control of the wheel and the vehicle dropped into a gorge []
Odisha matric results: Nine transgender students clear Class-X board exam
Bhadrak: Nine transgenders of a school in Odishas Bhadrak district have cleared the Class-X board examination. The nine transgenders including two lesbian students of Sarojini Sanskruta Vidyalaya in Boualpokhari, Charmpa under Bhadrak Municipality cleared the Class-X exams, the results of which were announced Friday, defying social odds and stigma to emerge victorious, said the headmaster []
IAF chief meets PM Modi amid rising tensions with Pakistan over Pahalgam attack
New Delhi: In a significant development against the backdrop of escalating tensions with Pakistan, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh Sunday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, sources said. The meeting, which went on for 45 minutes, comes in the aftermath of the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam []
India Blocks X Accounts Of Imran Khan, Bilawal Bhutto Amid Tensions With Pakistan
The Indian government on Sunday blocked the X accounts of Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and former Pakistani Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan.
Dhanush makes surprise appearance at A.R. Rahmans Mumbai show
Mumbai: Actor Dhanush surprised the attendees at Grammy and Oscar-winning music composer A. R. Rahmans concert in Mumbai. The gig, which was a part of Rahmans The Wonderment Tour, was held at the DY Patil Stadium in the Nerul area of Navi Mumbai. The event witnessed a spectacular celebration of music, emotion, and unity, registering []
Toll rises to three in Jharkhand hospital corridor collapse
Jamshedpur: The toll rose to three in the collapse of a state-run hospital corridor in Jharkhands East Singhbhum district as one more body was recovered from there, an official said Sunday. Two others, who were injured in the incident, are undergoing treatment, he said. Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari said three people died in the []
A deeply emotional video of actor Babil Khan, son of late Indian film icon Irrfan Khan, has gone viral on Reddit, raising alarms among fans and drawing attention to the struggles faced by newcomers in the Hindi film industry. The clip, which has rapidly gained traction, shows a visibly distraught Babil tearfully criticising the film []
Assam police arrest 39 for pro-Pakistan posts after Jammu and Kashmir terror attack
Guwahati: Two more persons have been apprehended in Assam for defending Pakistan on Indian soil, taking the total number of arrested people to 39 since the Pahalgam terror attack last month, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Sarma also said the two were arrested from Hojai and South Salmara-Mankachar districts. #Update on Crackdown against traitors []
Gigi Hadid posts kissing pic with Bradley Cooper on Instagram, sparks buzz
Los Angeles: Gigi Hadid has finally gone Instagram official with her beau, Bradley Cooper. The supermodel recently shared a series of photos from her 30th birthday party on Instagram, and among them was a photo of Hadid kissing Cooper, her boyfriend of one year. In the snapshot, Hadid and the actor, 50, could be seen []
Jagannath temple row: TMC hits out at BJP for 'raising questions on the Pratishtha of Digha temple'
Following objections from the BJP regarding the naming of a newly inaugurated shrine in Digha, West Bengal, as Jagannath Dham, Trinamool Congress has accused the BJP-led Odisha government of hypocrisy. The Odisha government has ordered an investigation into the temple's name and the alleged use of surplus wood from the Puri shrine for idols.
Threatened to sing in Kannada, says Sonu Nigam after FIR
New Delhi: Singer Sonu Nigam, who is currently facing an FIR for allegedly offending the sentiments of Kannadigas during a recent concert in Bengaluru, has stated that he was threatened by a small group of boys to sing in Kannada at the event. He also urged people not to generalise or hold the entire community []
Three murders in 20 hours rock Rayagada
BERHAMPUR: Murders of a father-son duo followed by another killing within a span of 20 hours have rocked Rayagada district. The father-son duo was allegedly murdered in Sariguda village of Likitipadar panchayat under Padmapur police limits on Friday night. The deceased were identified as 45-year-old Agadhu Gamang and his 65-year-old father Sumbura Gamang, the husband and father-in-law of local sarpanch Jenit Gamang. According to sources, on Friday morning, Agadhu publicly reprimanded his cousin Suman Gamang, accusing him of sexually assaulting a relative which led to cancellation of her marriage. Though Suman felt humiliated, he left. Later in the night, a group of men barged into Agadhus house and attacked him with sharp weapons. They also dragged Sumbura from the house and attacked him. Leaving the father and son in a pool of blood, the group tried to attack Jenit, but she escaped to another room and locked herself. She raised alarm for help which forced the attackers to flee away. IIC Padmapur Dharanidhar Pradhan reached the spot with his team. In her complaint, Jenit named five persons of the village in connection with the murders. Police seized the axe, knife and lathi used in the crime. Two persons were detained during investigation. The IIC said that the autopsy report is awaited to ascertain the cause of death. In a separate incident, another murder was reported in Sourabkriampur village under Padampur police limits on Saturday. A 50-year-old Chaitanya Sabar was killed around 4 pm by his neighbour Panda Sabar. Chaitanya was on way for his evening bath when the accused attacked him with an axe in public. The villagers were left stunned by the sudden attack as the killer fled the scene. The family members of the deceased lodged a complaint with police. An investigation is underway.
India blocks X accounts of Imran Khan, Bilawal Bhutto
New Delhi: The Indian government on Sunday blocked the X accounts of Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and former Pak Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan. The official X handles of both have been withheld following their anti-India and malicious content regarding the current tense situation. India has already blocked the official Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SJTA gets into thick of action, Padhee meets servitor bodies
PURI: The alleged use of surplus neem wood (or Daru) of Shree Jagannath Temple of Puri in the carving of the deities of Digha Jagannath Temple took a new turn with the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) swiftly getting into action to find out the truth behind this issue. On Saturday, chief administrator Arabinda Padhee convened a meeting of all traditional establishment heads like Deula Karan, Tadhau Karan, Pattajoshi Mahapatra, Chhatisha Nijog president and Bhitarchhu Mahapatra, and discussed the matter with them. Later in the afternoon, he discussed the issue with Badagrahis (four Daita servitors in charge of each deity during the Rath Yatra), who participated in the 2015 Nabakalebar ritual and recorded their statements. However, only three Badagrahis attended the meeting. They all suggested a thorough probe into this most sensitive issue involving the emotions and religious sentiments of the devotees. The four Badagrahis are Jagannath Swainmahapatra of Lord Jagannath, Haladhar Dasmahapatra of Lord Balabhadra, Ramachandra Dasmahapatra of Devi Subhadra, and Patimahapatra of Lord Sudarshan. They all had participated in the last Nabakalebar ritual. In the evening, the chief administrator met the three Biswakarmas (traditional hereditary carpenters) of the three chariots who shaped the Darus into specific deities during the Nabakalebar ritual in 2015. They stated the shaping of deities forms was done in secret, and no one was allowed to go out of the temple till the work was finished. All the surplus neem wood was kept in the store under the guidance of the Daitapatis. The stored Daru sizes are not suitable to construct Bigrahas with a height of 2.5 ft to 3 ft, said Bijay Mahapatra, the Biswakarma of Nandighosh, to the media after the meeting. The chief administrator issued notices to the president and secretaries of all nijogs (associations of different types of servitors) to submit in writing, by 5 pm on Sunday, positively, if they have knowledge or information on the matter. Ramachandra Dasmahapatra, a senior Daitapati, said it is almost impossible to take out neem wood from the temple store. In case somebody has taken, it should be investigated, he said. According to sources in the temple, the surplus Daru was stored in a room to meet emergencies and contingencies. The Daitas, after placing the unused Daru in the store, lock it and hand over the keys to the temple security chief, known as the commander. There have been instances in the past when Biswakarmas were summoned to carry out urgent repairs to the body of deities secretly in the dead of the night, sources said. The action was necessitated after an interview of Ramakrushna Dasmahapatra, secretary of Daitapati Nijoga, to a TV channel of West Bengal became viral. Ramakrishna reportedly told the TV channel he had brought the idols made of Daru and installed them at the Digha Jagannath Temple. This evoked strong reactions from devotees and Ramakrushna hurriedly organised a press meet on Friday and rebutted the allegations, saying he had used only neem tree logs to carve out four idols. He blamed the electronic media for spreading untruth.
Odisha Raj Bhavan to run fully on solar power soon
BHUBANESWAR: The Raj Bhavan in Odisha is spearheading a transformative shift to net-zero energy consumption by installing a 150-kilowatt solar power plant on its premises, with an additional 400 kW set to be put up soon. Informing this to mediapersons here, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati said both the state and central governments are offering subsidies for installation of solar rooftop facilities up to a maximum capacity of 3 kW under various schemes like PM Surya Ghar Yojana. He informed that to further the green mission at the Raj Bhavan, a fleet of Made-in-India electric vehicles has been introduced, ranging from official cars to two-wheelers, which signals a decisive move towards sustainable mobility. Every ride now contributes to a quieter, cleaner and more responsible tomorrow, said the Governor, while underlining the need for adopting eco-friendly practices including solar rooftop facilities. Appreciating the state government for providing an additional subsidy under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, Kambhampati said it will encourage more people to adopt solar energy. He urged people across the state to take advantage of such initiatives and transition to renewable sources of energy not just for personal benefit but for greater good of the environment.
Govt draws up modalities to ensure regular health check-up of CCI inmates across Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has decided to ensure regular and quality healthcare services for children residing in child care institutions (CCIs) across the state. The departments of Women and Child Development (W&CD) and Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) have jointly laid out specific directives to be implemented through convergence at both the state and district levels. As decided, all CCIs in the state will be mapped to the nearest health facilities such as district hospitals, CHCs, PHCs, urban primary health centres (UPHCs), or Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs). This mapping is aimed at ensuring easy and consistent access to healthcare services for all children in institutional care. CCI staff will coordinate with these mapped facilities to facilitate regular health check-ups for every child. Health department sources said, each child will be issued an individual health card documenting immunisations, growth monitoring, medical check-ups, treatments, and referrals in order to track health outcomes effectively. These records will be updated during every health visit and reviewed periodically by government officials during institutional inspections, she said. The Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will provide teleconsultation services through a hub and spoke model, connecting community health officers and medical officers with specialists at secondary and tertiary hospitals. CCIs will be encouraged to use this facility whenever necessary. This apart, mobile health teams under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), which are currently engaged in screening school-aged children, will extend their services to CCIs and include these institutions in their visit schedules. Keeping in mind the mental health needs of children in institutional care, CCIs will be linked with the district mental health programme (DMHP) teams for regular assessments and counselling support. The state government has directed district collectors and CDMOs to facilitate convergence and coordination between the district child protection units and the district health administrations. A joint orientation session will be organised for CCI staff, DCPUs, and local health officials to train them on using health facilities, teleconsultation portals, and mental health support systems. The government will review the initiative at the district level with compliance reports submitted to the state authorities.
Pahalgam attack: Pakistan closes ports to Indian ships after Delhi halts imports from Islamabad
Islamabad: Pakistan has banned Indian-flagged ships from entering its ports with immediate effect after New Delhi imposed fresh punitive measures, including a ban on the import of goods and entry of Pakistani vessels into its ports, against Islamabad amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. India Saturday imposed a ban on the import of []
India has cut water flow through Baglihar dam after Indus Treaty suspension: Source
New Delhi: India has stanched the flow of water through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River and is planning similar measures at the Kishanganga Dam on the Jhelum River, a source said. The source familiar with the matter said these hydroelectric dams Baglihar in Ramban in Jammu and Kishanganga in north Kashmir []
Four Held in NEET Admission Racket Ahead of Exam: Police
SRINAGAR: Four members of an alleged interstate gang were arrested in Bhubaneswar for collecting money from NEET aspirants in exchange for promises of medical college admissions, police said on Saturday. According to Press Trust of India (PTI), the accused, two of whom are from Odisha were apprehended by the Bhubaneswar Special Crime Unit a day [] The post Four Held in NEET Admission Racket Ahead of Exam: Police appeared first on Kashmir Life .
4 Persons Arrested For Taking Money From NEET Aspirants For Medical College Seat
Bhubaneswar, May 4: Police arrested four members of an interstate gang here for allegedly taking money from NEET aspirants for admission to medical college, an officer said. The four persons including two from Odisha were arrested by Bhubaneswar Special Crime Unit on Saturday, Commissioner of Police, S D Singh said. The Police commissioner said the gang used to take money from medical aspirants by promising them admission to medical colleges. The gang had plans to engage dummy candidates to write [] The post 4 Persons Arrested For Taking Money From NEET Aspirants For Medical College Seat appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Amit Malviya flays Mamata Banerjee over controversies surrounding Digha Temple
Kolkata: BJP Information Technology cell chief and the partys central observer for West Bengal, on Sunday, lashed out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over multiple controversies surrounding the newly-built Jagannath Temple, officially termed as a cultural centre, at Digha in East Midnapore district. Notably, the Odisha Government has directed the Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration, Puri, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
