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Bhubaneswar: A man accused in a rape case escaped from police custody in Bhubaneswar on Monday, prompting a massive search operation and raising concerns over security protocols during prisoner handling. According to police sources, the accused was brought from Bhadrak to Bhubaneswar by the Mahila Police for questioning in connection with an alleged rape case. After the interrogation, officers were preparing to produce him before a local court. Before heading to the court, the accused was taken to a police canteen for breakfast. During that time, he reportedly requested permission to use the washroom. Taking advantage of the situation, he…
Dergaon (Assam): Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain has dedicated her Commonwealth Games silver medal to the people affected by the devastating floods in Assam, earning praise and admiration across the state. Lovlina, who won silver at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, said her achievement was for the thousands of families struggling to rebuild their lives after the floods. Her heartfelt gesture has resonated with people across Assam and has been widely appreciated as a symbol of solidarity during a difficult time. Back in her home district of Dergaon, celebrations broke out as residents and sports enthusiasts welcomed the news of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a compensation package for families affected by the recent floods, with up to ₹1.20 lakh to be provided to those whose houses have been completely destroyed. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said the government has begun assessing flood-related damage in areas where water has fully receded. Teams from the Revenue and Agriculture departments have been deployed to carry out detailed surveys. Under the relief package: ₹1.20 lakh for families whose houses have been completely damaged. ₹8,000 for households with fully damaged huts. ₹4,000 for partially damaged kutcha houses. ₹8,500 per hectare for…
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Odisha on Monday for a three-day official visit to the state. She landed at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, where she was welcomed by Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and other senior officials. After arriving, the President proceeded to the Raj Bhavan before travelling to Cuttack later in the day to inaugurate a private university. On August 4, President Murmu is scheduled to travel from Bhubaneswar to Berhampur by train. From there, she will continue by road to Taptapani Hot Spring in Sanakhemundi block of Ganjam district. She will…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday carried out an aerial survey of flood-affected regions across five districts to assess the extent of damage and review ongoing rescue and relief measures as the flood situation remained serious in several parts of the state. The Chief Minister was accompanied by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari and Special Relief Commissioner Rajesh Prabhakar Patil during the survey, which covered more than 12 flood-affected blocks. Several villages remain cut off due to inundation caused by overflowing rivers following heavy rainfall. Speaking to the media after the survey, Majhi said that…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will undertake an aerial survey of flood-affected regions in the state on Saturday, August 1, to assess the extent of the damage and review ongoing relief operations. The Chief Minister is scheduled to begin the survey at 10 a.m., covering the flood-hit districts of Bhadrak, Balasore, Jajpur, and Keonjhar. Following the aerial inspection, he is expected to review the rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts being carried out by the administration. Majhi, who recently returned from a four-day visit to New Delhi, had instructed the Chief Secretary, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), and other…
Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Wednesday after Iran launched several ballistic missiles at US military installations in Jordan, while the United States and Saudi Arabia carried out coordinated strikes against Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq. The US military confirmed it had intercepted what it described as a “surprise attack” targeting its forces in Jordan. However, neither US Central Command (CENTCOM), Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), nor Jordanian officials have disclosed which specific military bases or facilities were targeted. Around the same time, Saudi Arabia announced that its armed forces, working alongside CENTCOM, had launched strikes on Iran-backed…
Bhubaneswar: Authorities have announced the closure of all government and private schools, along with Anganwadi centres, in Nabarangpur and Bhadrak districts on Thursday, July 30, following heavy rainfall warnings and flood-like conditions. In Nabarangpur, District Collector Maheswar Swain ordered the closure after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across the district. The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for Nuapada, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, and Koraput, warning of intense rainfall on July 30. The weather department has also predicted heavy rainfall in Bargarh, Sonepur, Boudh, Balangir, Kandhamal, Rayagada, and Malkangiri districts. Meanwhile, in Bhadrak, the district administration…
During the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, an NDA ally openly defended the student protests against paper leaks and exam irregularities, describing them as a “wake-up call” for the government and the entire examination system. Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) MP Indra Hang Subba said the nationwide protests over the past few months should not be viewed negatively. Instead, he said they reflect the growing frustration of students and highlight the urgent need to make India’s public examination system more transparent, fair, and robust. He noted that paper leaks and exam fraud have…
New Delhi: Union Cabinet Minister Pralhad Joshi has been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, the government announced on Saturday. According to an official communiqué issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accepted Pradhan’s resignation from the Union Council of Ministers with immediate effect under Article 75(2) of the Constitution. The President has simultaneously entrusted Pralhad Joshi with the additional responsibility of the Education Ministry while he continues to serve as the Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs. The change comes…