Bhubaneswar, 26th July 2025: A major step is being considered by the Odisha Government to enhance student safety — especially for girl students. Key Highlights: CCTV Cameras in All Schools: The Department of School and Mass Education is actively discussing a proposal to install CCTV surveillance systems in all government and government-aided schools across the state. Focus on Girl Students’ Safety: The plan is part of…
OPAF Jawan Tragically Killed in Road Crash Near Raighar, Nabarangpur
Raighar, 26th July 2025: A tragic road accident claimed the life of an Odisha Auxiliary Police Force (OPAF) jawan, Narottam Gand (45), on Thursday evening. He was serving at the Nabarangpur District Police Headquarters and hailed from Hatbharandi village. Accident Details: The accident occurred around 5:30 PM near Kerapara, while Narottam and his elder brother were returning on a motorbike. Narottam was thrown off the…
IMD Issues Red Alert for Keonjhar & Mayurbhanj as Depression Hits Odisha
Bhubaneswar, 26th July 2025: A cyclonic circulation is likely to form over the north Bay of Bengal on July 23. This system is expected to intensify into a low-pressure area by Thursday, July 24, bringing widespread heavy rainfall across Odisha. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), intense showers are likely to continue in various parts of the state till July 28. Rainfall is expected…
Bhitarkanika National Park Reopens on August 1 After Three‑Month Crocodile Breeding Pause
Kendrapara, 26th July 2025:– After remaining closed for three months, Bhitarkanika National Park will reopen to tourists from August 1. The park was closed from May 1 to July 31 due to the crocodile breeding season, a crucial time for the conservation of the species. The Forest Department has made necessary preparations to welcome visitors again starting next month. Tourists will once again be able to…
Odisha to Roll Out Mukhyamantri Bus Seva in Kotia, Boosting Remote Connectivity
Koraput, 26th July 2025: In a significant move, the Odisha government has announced regular government bus services to every village in the disputed Kotia cluster of Koraput district. The initiative, backed by road construction, aims to improve connectivity and reinforce Odisha’s administrative presence in the region. Simultaneously, Odisha has drawn up plans to auction the “Suna Pahad” (Golden Hill) in Kotia — a mineral-rich area…
Nabarangpur Mourns the Loss of Revered Centenarian
Nabarangpur, 26th July 2025: A revered centenarian resident of the China Market area in Nabarangpur, CH Surinarayan, passed away late last night. He had recently completed 106 years of age. Locally known as “Brahmagaru”, he was widely respected for his deeply religious nature, charitable disposition, and amicable personality. His late son, CH Ramakrishna, once served as an elected councillor. His other son, CH Shiva, currently…
SBI General Grows 2.4 times Faster Than Industry with 21.5 Percentage Q1 FY26 Growth
Mumbai; July 25th, 2025: SBI General Insurance, one of India’s leading general insurance companies, today announced its financial results for Q1 FY26, posting a topline growth of 21.5%, significantly higher than the industry (Private & SAHI) growth of 6.2%, marking the Company as one of the fastest-growing general insurers in the country. The Company reported a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of INR 3250 crores, maintaining…
Ansys and SASTRA Deemed University Launch Center of Excellence for Advanced Space and Defense Technologies
July 25, 2025: Ansys, now part of Synopsys, and SASTRA Deemed University, one of India’s premier institutions for engineering and scientific education, announced the establishment of the Ansys-SASTRA Center of Excellence (CoE) for Advanced Space and Defense Technologies at SASTRA campus, Thanjavur. Equipped with Ansys simulation and SASTRA’s high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities, the CoE will prioritize key focus areas, including structural and thermal analyses for…
Odisha Government Approves Science Stream in Two High Schools of Lakhanpur Block
Lakhanpur, 25th July 2025: A wave of joy has swept across the region after the government issued a notification approving the introduction of +2 Science education in two government high schools of Lakhanpur block. According to sources, from the upcoming academic year, students will be able to pursue +2 Science education at: Kanaktora Government High School (border area) Dalgaon Regional Government High School This move…
PM Modi Begins Strategic Four Day Tour of UK and Maldives
New Delhi, 25th July 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives, beginning today. Ahead of his departure, Modi issued a statement highlighting that India and the UK have developed into comprehensive strategic partners, with bilateral relations having grown significantly in recent years. He noted that cooperation between the two nations has expanded in…