Dubai: The US military said early Thursday that it had completed its latest round of airstrikes targeting Iran, after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would pay the price for stalled negotiations. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war. The US Central Command issued a statement saying its forces targeted Iranian military surveillance...

New Delhi: The first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said Wednesday. The IAF is procuring 56 C-295 transport aircraft at a cost of around Rs 21,935 crore. Forty of these aircraft will be assembled by Tata Advanced Systems Limited in cooperation with Airbus at a production facility...

Bhubaneswar: In a historic milestone for Indian gymnastics, 16-year-old Pritti Jhankaar of the Odisha AM/ NS India Gymnastics High Performance Centre (HPC) has become the first Indian woman gymnast to be awarded the highly coveted World Gymnastics Scholarship 2026. Considered as one of the most competitive recognitions in global gymnastics, the scholarship is granted by the International...

Simulia: Residents of Simulia block in Balasore district have expressed concern over a sharp increase in land registration charges, alleging that the revision was implemented without adequate public notice. The issue has prompted complaints to senior state authorities, including the Revenue Secretary, Revenue Minister, District Collector and Chief Minister. According to local activists, registration costs in some...

Boinda: In a significant boost for farmers in Angul district, premium Amrapali mangoes grown in Baliamba village of Kishorenagar block have been exported to London under the Agriculture Production Cluster (APC) programme supported by the District Mineral Foundation (DMF). The export initiative, implemented with support from PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action), has generated considerable enthusiasm among...

Nandapur: A joint inspection by revenue, forest and police offi cials has confi rmed that a disputed plantation site on Ghatiguda Hill near the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border falls with in Andhra Pradesh territory and not within Odisha's jurisdiction. The inquiry was conducted following complaints lodged May 27 by residents of Ghatiguda village and Khinbar Panchayatsarpanch Bhima Khil....

Malkangiri: Commercial flight operations from Malkangiri Airport are likely to begin soon, with most of the remaining work nearing completion, district officials said Wednesday. A team from the Public Works Department, led by Chief Engineer Shibabrata Taria, inspected the airport and related infrastructure during a visit to Malkangiri. Officials reviewed the progress of ongoing works and said...

Baripada: An elderly couple sustained critical burn injuries after their son-in-law allegedly poured petrol on them and set them on fire at Naupada village under Shu liapada police limits in Mayurbhanj district late Tuesday night. Police identified the accused as Sheikh Sagir of Raghunathpur under Bhanjapur police limits in Baripada. He had allegedly been harassing his wife,...

Chhatrapur: Chhatrapur Municipality Chairperson Sarmistha Pradhan passed away at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, Wednesday after a prolonged illness. She had been undergoing treatment at the hospital for the past three months. Pradhan, 36, was elected chairperson of the then Chhatrapur Notified Area Council (NAC) on a BJP ticket March 30, 2022. During...

Hatadihi: Keonjhar police intensified their anti-illegal mining drive under “Operation Baitarani,” arresting 10 persons and registering 38 cases across Anandapur Sub-Division between May 20 and June 10. Police seized four Hyva trucks, a JCB, an excavator and 33 tractors used in illegal sand extraction and transportation. Authorities said the crackdown will continue to curb unlawful mining activities....