Koraput: Continuous rainfall triggered a landslide in the hilly region between Jeypore and Koraput, leading to the suspension of train services along this route. The landslide occurred around 3 PM at Jarti railway section, causing mud and debris to fall onto the tracks. As a result, an overhead electric line was also damaged. Notably, a train bound for Koraput from Rourkela was scheduled to arrive…
MLA Sharada Pradhan Offers Support to Grieving Family
Nischintakoili: In a tragic incident at Jignipur village under Nischintakoili block, Pradyumna Panda (Shibu)—the elder son of Dhruba Charan Panda—passed away prematurely due to alleged medical negligence. As he was the earning member of the family, his untimely death has left the household shattered in grief. Upon receiving the sad news, Mahanga MLA Sharada Prasad Pradhan visited the grieving family at their residence to offer…
PM Modi Launches Railway Projects Worth Rs 2,750 Crore in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: During his visit to Odisha on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for railway projects worth over Rs2,750 crore. He flagged off a new train service from Boudh to Purunakatak via video conference and launched several key railway infrastructure initiatives. Key Projects Inaugurated and Launched: Foundation stone laid for the 3rd and 4th railway lines between Sarala and Sason. Inauguration…
Anasara Darshan Draws 25,000 Devotees to Shri Alarnath Peetha
Brahmagiri: Today marks the 9th day of the Anasara Darshan at Shri Alarnath Peetha. Despite the intense heat, devotees were seen lining up in an orderly manner for darshan. Though the crowd was comparatively lower than previous days, around 25,000 devotees had darshan today. So far, daily visitor counts have peaked at around 40,000. As per tradition, the temple gates opened at 4:00 a.m., followed…
100 New Electric Buses Flagged Off in Major Green Transport Push
Bhubaneswar: Marking the completion of one year of the state government, 100 new electric buses (e-buses) were launched. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated these buses from Janata Maidan, along with the newly constructed electric bus depot at Naraj. Public bus services by Mo Bus were already operational on multiple routes in Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack. With the addition of these 100 new e-buses, services will…
Spreading the Fragrance of Yoga: Golap’s Journey from Illness to International Fame
Cuttack There was a time when she couldn’t sleep without taking sleeping pills. Chronic pain in her knees and spine made it difficult even to climb stairs. Doctors had warned that surgery was inevitable due to a gap between the L3 and L4 vertebrae in her spine. Once consumed by pain and depression, Golap Das (48), a housewife from Nimasahi, Cuttack, has now transformed into a…
President Moved to Tears by Heartfelt Song Performed by Children with Disabilities
Dehradun: On the second day of her three-day visit to Uttarakhand, President Droupadi Murmu visited the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities on Friday. There, specially-abled children greeted her with birthday wishes by singing a heartfelt song on the occasion of her 67th birthday, leaving the President visibly emotional. The children sang the famous Hindi birthday song “Baar Baar Din Ye…
OJEE Counselling Starts: All Seat Allotments to be Declared by August 6
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) counselling process officially began today (Friday). This e-counselling process will facilitate admissions into professional courses such as B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Plan, B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, and Integrated M.Sc programs. Key Counselling Dates & Process: July 30: Deadline for registration and choice filling for the first phase. July 1: Mock seat allotment. July 3–4: Choice locking. July 8: First round of…
Odisha Receives Rs18,600 Crore Boost with 105 New Development Projects
Bhubaneswar,: As a gift to Odisha ahead of the completion of his term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned 105 projects worth Rs 90,000 crore for the state. Today, he laid the foundation stones for 60 projects valued at Rs 9,141 crore and inaugurated 45 completed projects worth Rs 9,011 crore. He also unveiled the Odisha Vision Document for 2036 and 2047. Highlights of the…
Naveen Patnaik Undergoes Successful Cervical Arthritis Surgery in Mumbai
Bhubaneswar: On Friday morning, a massive crowd gathered in front of Naveen Nivas. From party leaders, MLAs, and workers to the general public — people thronged the area, many following him all the way to the airport. Emotions ran high, with tears in the eyes of many who prayed to Lord Jagannath for his speedy recovery. People were seen emotionally expressing, “Naveen Babu, may you…