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Delhi  A significant decision by the Central Government to improve road safety.  Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) will be mandatory in all new two-wheelers sold in the country.  This rule will come into effect from January 2026. All two-wheeler manufacturers will be required to install ABS in their vehicles. Regardless of engine capacity, every company, including entry-level bike makers, must implement this system.

Gudari:  The entry road to Gudari town in Rayagada district has become a danger zone. The stretch from the Bansadhara River Bridge to Badiguda Square, which is less than 1 km long, has deteriorated into a death trap. This road serves as the main entry point to Gudari town, and students use it daily to reach schools and colleges. Additionally, people from four panchayats across…

Balasore: Both the Central and State Governments offer a variety of scholarship schemes to support economically disadvantaged and meritorious students, helping them focus on education and pursue higher studies. These scholarships have enabled many students to continue their education. However, due to lack of awareness, many eligible students miss out on these benefits. Although thousands of poor students benefit from these schemes, due to limited…

Dabugaan,: Though he has touched the age of 75, the ever-active veteran leader and social worker M. Appa Rao, fondly known as Apibabu, from Dabugaan, remains full of energy and dedication. Associated with politics and social service for over 57 years, Apibabu is a well-known figure in undivided Koraput district. Apibabu entered politics at the young age of 18, inspired by the ideals of the…

Puri: The state government has formed a four-member committee to investigate the stampede incident that occurred during this year’s Rath Yatra. The committee comprises four senior OAS (Odisha Administrative Service) officers, as per a notification issued by the General Administration Department. This committee will assist Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, who is overseeing the investigation. The committee includes Manas Ranjan Samal, Bijay…

Nabarangpur: With the joint initiative of the Odisha Bhasha Sahitya o Sanskruti Parishad, Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi, and Odisha Natya Sangha, the second evening of the ongoing theatre series at Bhanja Kala Mandap, Bhubaneswar, witnessed the staging of the play “Andhara” by Tridhara Natya Sangha, Nabarangpur. As per the format of this theatre series, registered drama groups from different districts of Odisha are nominated to…

By Dr. Anil Kumar, Water Scientist, Eureka Forbes As monsoon rains sweep across our towns and cities, they bring much-needed relief from the heat and a renewed sense of vitality to our surroundings. But beneath this welcome transformation lies an often-overlooked danger: contaminated drinking water. For generations, boiling water has been seen as a reliable way to ensure its safe to consume. In 2025, however,…

Bhubaneswar: A cyclonic circulation persists over southern Jharkhand and adjoining areas. The spell of rainfall will continue in the state till the 7th. Particularly, western Odisha and nearby districts may experience heavy rainfall. There is a high chance of increased rainfall from the 5th to the 7th. After that, the intensity of rainfall is expected to decrease. This has been forecasted by the Bhubaneswar Meteorological…

Bhubaneswar: Keeping Independence Day in view, no meetings can be held on the 13th and 14th of August. Therefore, the monsoon session of Parliament, which was earlier planned between July 21 and August 12, will now be held from July 21 to August 21, according to information given by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.

Koraput Demand for Vande Bharat Expansion  Damanjodi Utkal Sammilani Branch demands Vande Bharat train from Bhubaneswar to Koraput.