Gajapati’s Kashinagar CHC on stretcher: Locals visit Andhra Pradesh for treatment
Kashinagar: A severe staff shortage and crumbling infrastructure at the Kashinagar Community Health Centre (CHC) in Gajapati district have laid bare the gaps in state health services. With local facilities falling short, patients are routinely compelled to seek treatment in...
Athagada: Rising rivers snap communication
Athagada: Fresh rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system has once again raised the water levels of Sapua and Kantia rivers, disrupting road connectivity and inundating vast stretches of farmland in Kataka district. Floodwaters flowing over the Puruna Kataka-Sambalpur road near...
Indupur Jagannath temple & its 300-yr-old mystery
Kendrapada: Tucked away at Habeli (Pati Sahi), about 12 km from Kendrapada town and 1.5 km from Indupur market, stands a nearly 300-year-old Shri Jagannath Temple that continues to preserve unique traditions and historical mysteries. Home to the Chaturdha Murti...
‘World’s smallest’ chariot built with mustard seeds
Phulbani: A young artist from Kandhamala district has claimed to have created the world’s smallest Rath, using mustard seeds to recreate the three chariots for the annual Rath Yatra. N. Pratyush Kumar Choudhury, a resident of Nadikhandisahi in Phulbani town,...
Bridge collapses in Kendujhar
Hatadihi: Incessant rain has led to the collapse of Banchha bridge near Balibarei village in Hatadihi block. The bridge collapse has cut off Bidyadharpur-Mahulapankha road, an important route linking Kendujhar with Baleshwar, Bhadrak and Mayurbhanj districts. The bridge was built...
Welfare of youth govt’s top priority, won’t spare those trying to harm their future: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said the welfare and interest of the country's youth is the top priority of the government and anyone trying to harm their future will not be spared. Amid continuing protests by youths over the NEET paper leak, the prime minister also said that...
Read moreDetailsPM Modi rattled, shaken; harmed future of youth the most: Congress
New Delhi: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi making a pitch for the welfare of youth, the Congress Thursday claimed that the PM was "rattled" and alleged that he had harmed the future of the youth the most. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also alleged that Modi had allowed and encouraged the total capture and destruction of India's education system, and protected every person responsible for it. "You...
Read moreDetailsAssam flood situation remains critical; 41 dead, over 6.5 lakh affected
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained critical, with 41 people killed so far and over 6.50 lakh reeling under the deluge across 11 districts, officials said Thursday. The Army, Air Force and other agencies continued relief and rescue operations, with drones being pressed into service, too, to provide essential items to stranded people in remote locations, they said. Several major rivers in the northeastern state were flowing above the danger...
Read moreDetailsCJP protest: 16 Delhi Metro stations closed due to ‘security reasons’
New Delhi: Sixteen Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, ITO and Khan Market, were closed Thursday morning till further instructions due to security reasons, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said. The development comes as the crowd swelled at the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar. However, interchange facility shall remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat metro stations. "Lok Kalyan...
Read moreDetailsPaper leak serious issue, my heart goes out to those hurt: Salman Khan
New Delhi: Calling paper leak a serious issue, Salman Khan Wednesday came out in support of protesting students and said his heart goes out to those who were hurt while demonstrating peacefully. The Bollywood star appreciated the stand taken by the students who, he said, have shown dedication, sincerity, and keenness to study hard for their own futures, and for a greater, educated India. "It was such a peaceful movement, feel...
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PM Modi rattled, shaken; harmed future of youth the most: Congress
New Delhi: With Prime Minister Narendra Modi making a pitch for the welfare of youth, the Congress Thursday claimed that the PM was "rattled" and alleged that he had harmed the future of the youth the most. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also alleged that Modi had allowed and encouraged the total capture...
Assam flood situation remains critical; 41 dead, over 6.5 lakh affected
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained critical, with 41 people killed so far and over 6.50 lakh reeling under the deluge across 11 districts, officials said Thursday. The Army, Air Force and other agencies continued relief and rescue operations, with drones being pressed into service, too, to provide essential items to stranded people in remote locations,...
CJP protest: 16 Delhi Metro stations closed due to ‘security reasons’
New Delhi: Sixteen Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, ITO and Khan Market, were closed Thursday morning till further instructions due to security reasons, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said. The development comes as the crowd swelled at the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar. However, interchange facility shall...
Welfare of youth govt’s top priority, won’t spare those trying to harm their future: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said the welfare and interest of the country's youth is the top priority of the government and anyone trying to harm their future will not be spared. Amid continuing protests by youths over the NEET paper leak, the prime minister also said that the government has decided to set up...
Paper leak serious issue, my heart goes out to those hurt: Salman Khan
New Delhi: Calling paper leak a serious issue, Salman Khan Wednesday came out in support of protesting students and said his heart goes out to those who were hurt while demonstrating peacefully. The Bollywood star appreciated the stand taken by the students who, he said, have shown dedication, sincerity, and keenness to study hard for their own...
Tech-driven forest governance gets IFMCC boost
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Wednesday took a step toward technology-driven forest governance with the inauguration of the Integrated Forest Monitoring and Command Centre (IFMCC), a digital platform designed to strengthen forest conservation, wildlife protection and natural resource management. Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia inaugurated the facility at Aranya Bhawan, saying the adoption of advanced digital...
FSB’s 4th Children’s Film Festival kicks off
Bhubaneswar: The fourth edition of the Children’s Film Festival (CFF), organised by the Film Society of Bhubaneswar (FSB), began Wednesday at the GKCM Odissi Research Centre auditorium, bringing together students from different schools for film screenings and creative workshops. Students of Classes VI, VII and VIII from KIIT International School and Sri Chaitanya Techno School participated in...
Gajapati’s Kashinagar CHC on stretcher: Locals visit Andhra Pradesh for treatment
Kashinagar: A severe staff shortage and crumbling infrastructure at the Kashinagar Community Health Centre (CHC) in Gajapati district have laid bare the gaps in state health services. With local facilities falling short, patients are routinely compelled to seek treatment in nearby districts or across the border in Andhra Pradesh. All sanctioned specialist posts at the CHC remain...
Athagada: Rising rivers snap communication
Athagada: Fresh rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system has once again raised the water levels of Sapua and Kantia rivers, disrupting road connectivity and inundating vast stretches of farmland in Kataka district. Floodwaters flowing over the Puruna Kataka-Sambalpur road near Dhaurang bridge have snapped communication. Commuters travelling from Kataka and Bhubaneswar are being diverted via Khuntuni through...
Indupur Jagannath temple & its 300-yr-old mystery
Kendrapada: Tucked away at Habeli (Pati Sahi), about 12 km from Kendrapada town and 1.5 km from Indupur market, stands a nearly 300-year-old Shri Jagannath Temple that continues to preserve unique traditions and historical mysteries. Home to the Chaturdha Murti of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Sudarshan, the shrine has become a subject of growing...
