Bankatira Barrage project gains momentum as land compensation process begins
Baleshwar: The long-pending Bankatira Barrage Project across the Budhabalanga River in Odisha's Baleshwar district has moved closer to implementation, with compensation payment for 7.98 acres of private land entering the final stage of acquisition. Possession of the land is targeted...
Four of family charred to death in house fire in Odisha village
Jajpur: Four members of a family, including two children, were charred to death and another person suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at a house in Odisha's Jajpur district, police said. The incident took place in Nalipur village...
Deprived Schools: School merger, kids forced to travel 3 km
By MANAS CHANDRA PATTNAIK, OP Nirakarpur: A primary school in Bagheiput village under Tangi block in Khordha district has remained closed for six years, forcing children to travel nearly 3 km daily to attend classes at another school. Despite repeated...
Labour officers told to improve monitoring, welfare delivery
Bhubaneswar: A State-Level Review Meeting of Field Officers of the Labour Directorate was held Saturday at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhavan, under the chairmanship of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia....
OMC retired employees threaten self-immolation
By KARTIK SAHU, OP Kataka: The demand for government pension with arrears for retired employees of the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), pending since 1991, has intensified, with the retirees warning of extreme protests if the government fails to address their...
FSSAI seizes 3,280 tonnes of food items, cancels 52 licences in nationwide inspection drive
New Delhi: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has seized 3,280 tonnes of 'banned and non-compliant' food products worth Rs 82 crore during its nationwide inspection drive, which began September 1 to check adulteration during the festive season. Acting against food safety violations, the FSSAI cancelled 52 licences, suspended...
Read moreDetailsPM Modi to celebrate Diwali with security officials in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali with the security officials posted in Chhattisgarh's Bastar -- a region historically affected by Maoism -- highlighting how the situation in the area has transformed and development has gained momentum. The Prime Minister said that he will salute the security personnel for their sacrifices and selfless service. Taking to X, PM Modi said, "Heading to Bastar to celebrate Diwali with our brave...
Read moreDetailsDeath toll climbs to 7 in Delhi building collapse
New Delhi: The death toll in the multi-storey building collapse in Delhi's Chawri Bazar has climbed to seven as the rescuers recovered one more body from the debris, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Luchhuman Mukhiya (66 years), a resident of Jakauli in Bihar's Darbhanga. The mortal remains have been shifted to LNJP Hospital for further proceedings. Earlier Saturday, the owner of the now-collapsed three-storey building has been arrested,...
Read moreDetailsPresident Murmu wishes citizens on eve of Diwali
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu Saturday extended greetings to the citizens on the eve of the Diwali festival, urging youth to contribute enthusiastically towards building a 'Viksit Bharat' while being guided by Indian values. She also appealed people to preserve the environment and live with harmony. In her message, the President said: "On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in...
Read moreDetailsWest Bengal govt issues notification directing ISKCON to provide mid-day meals in state
Kolkata: West Bengal School Education Department Saturday issued a notification authorising the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) to provide mid-day meals in all state-run and state-aided schools in the state. Till now, ISKCON had been providing mid-day meals in state-run and state-aided schools within the jurisdiction of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC). However, as per the notification issued Saturday evening, ISKCON had been, henceforth, authorised to provide mid-day meals in...
Read moreDetails
Featured
Trending
More Top Stories
Bankatira Barrage project gains momentum as land compensation process begins
Baleshwar: The long-pending Bankatira Barrage Project across the Budhabalanga River in Odisha's Baleshwar district has moved closer to implementation, with compensation payment for 7.98 acres of private land entering the final stage of acquisition. Possession of the land is targeted by November 15, while the required forest clearance has been secured. Water Resources Department Principal Secretary Shubha...
Sidharth Malhotra wishes everyone a ‘sweet’ Diwali with lots of mithai
Mumbai: Hindi film industry actor Sidharth Malhotra wished everyone a 'sweet' Diwali with lots of mithai. On Sunday, the 'Shershaah' actor uploaded a festive photo of himself posing with a box of sweets. Sidharth looked as handsome as ever in a lemon-yellow shirt as he seemed to offer the netizens some mithai. "Wishing you all a very...
Esha Deol poses with ex-husband Bharat Takhtani during the Diwali bash
Mumbai: Actor Esha Deol attended a Diwali bash with ex-husband Bharat Takhtani Saturday. The two even posed for the shutterbugs together. Esha looked stunning in a pastel-pink saree with a floral border and a matching blouse. She completed her festive look with open hair, light makeup, and complementary jewellery. Accompanying her, Bharat Takhtani wore a beige-coloured bandhgala...
PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with security officials in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali with the security officials posted in Chhattisgarh's Bastar -- a region historically affected by Maoism -- highlighting how the situation in the area has transformed and development has gained momentum. The Prime Minister said that he will salute the security personnel for their sacrifices and selfless service. Taking...
Four of family charred to death in house fire in Odisha village
Jajpur: Four members of a family, including two children, were charred to death and another person suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at a house in Odisha's Jajpur district, police said. The incident took place in Nalipur village under the Balichandrapur Police limits Saturday night, a senior officer said. The police and the fire brigade...
Death toll climbs to 7 in Delhi building collapse
New Delhi: The death toll in the multi-storey building collapse in Delhi's Chawri Bazar has climbed to seven as the rescuers recovered one more body from the debris, officials said. The deceased has been identified as Luchhuman Mukhiya (66 years), a resident of Jakauli in Bihar's Darbhanga. The mortal remains have been shifted to LNJP Hospital for...
Deprived Schools: School merger, kids forced to travel 3 km
By MANAS CHANDRA PATTNAIK, OP Nirakarpur: A primary school in Bagheiput village under Tangi block in Khordha district has remained closed for six years, forcing children to travel nearly 3 km daily to attend classes at another school. Despite repeated appeals, villagers said the Education Department has failed to act on their demand to reopen the institution....
Labour officers told to improve monitoring, welfare delivery
Bhubaneswar: A State-Level Review Meeting of Field Officers of the Labour Directorate was held Saturday at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhavan, under the chairmanship of Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia. The meeting reviewed labour welfare initiatives, enforcement and service delivery, with discussions focusing on eliminating child labour,...
OMC retired employees threaten self-immolation
By KARTIK SAHU, OP Kataka: The demand for government pension with arrears for retired employees of the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), pending since 1991, has intensified, with the retirees warning of extreme protests if the government fails to address their grievances. At a press conference organised Friday at the Gadagadia Temple premises in Kataka, office-bearers of the...
Odisha to chart roadmap for healthier rice, millets
Bhubaneswar: In a major initiative to strengthen nutritional security and enhance farmers’ incomes, the state government will prepare a comprehensive roadmap to promote healthier rice, millets and their value-added products across the state. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo announced the move Saturday, saying nutritious rice varieties developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), underutilised...
