Tiruchirappalli, June 1 (BNP): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay is scheduled to visit Tiruchirappalli today to participate in a thanksgiving public meeting at the St Joseph’s College ground near Chathiram Bus Stand, organised to express gratitude to voters and supporters from the Tiruchirappalli East constituency. The event has been arranged to acknowledge public support received during the recent Tamil…
Tiger Attack Claims Villager’s Life in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj, Human Remains Recovered From Forest
Mayurbhanj, June 1 (BNP): A villager was allegedly killed in a suspected tiger attack in a forested area of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, triggering panic among local residents after partially mutilated human remains were recovered from the area. Representational image According to local sources, the victim had reportedly ventured into the forest when the incident occurred. Concern grew after the person failed to return home, prompting…
Odisha Film Fraternity Demands Probe Into Alleged Irregularities at Kalinga Studio
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (BNP): Alleging irregularities in the functioning and development of Kalinga Studio, two leading film industry bodies in Odisha — the All Odisha Film Directors Association and the Odisha Producers Guild — have demanded a detailed investigation into the matter while urging the state government to immediately appoint a Chairperson to the Odisha Film Development Corporation (OFDC). Representational image The demand was raised…
Odisha Simplifies Chit Fund Refund Process, Small Depositors to Get Relief Without Original Receipts
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (BNP): In a major relief for small chit fund investors across Odisha, the state government has eased refund norms by allowing eligible depositors to claim their money without producing original deposit receipts, following recommendations made by the Commission of Inquiry into chit fund fraud cases. Representational image The revised decision is expected to benefit thousands of small depositors who invested up to…
Utkal: The Historical Pride and Cultural Identity of Odisha
Utkal is one of the ancient names of present-day Odisha and holds a special place in the history, culture, and identity of the Odia people. The name “Utkal” appears in several ancient texts, inscriptions, and literary works, reflecting the region’s rich heritage and glorious past. For centuries, Utkal was known as a land of art, architecture, learning, spirituality, and maritime trade. Even today, the term…
Six-Lane Palasuni Bridge Set to Ease Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Traffic, Completion Targeted by 2027
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (BNP): In a significant step towards improving road connectivity and reducing congestion on Odisha’s busiest highway corridor, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has intensified work on the expansion of the Palasuni Bridge along National Highway-16, widening it from four lanes to six lanes. Representational image The infrastructure project, aimed at easing persistent traffic congestion between Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, is expected…
Python Coils Around Paralysed Man in Odisha’s Boudh, Rescue After Two-Hour Ordeal
Boudh, June 1 (BNP): In a shocking incident reported from Adenigada village in Odisha’s Boudh district, a paralysed man endured a terrifying two-hour ordeal after a python allegedly coiled around his hand while he sat helplessly on a chair inside his house. According to local sources, the victim, who suffers from paralysis and has limited mobility, was unable to react or seek immediate help after…
Rayagada Railway Division Begins Operations in South Odisha
June 1: The Rayagada Division is strategically located in a mineral-rich belt and is expected to emerge as a key freight corridor for Indian Railways. It will handle large volumes of minerals and industrial commodities, including iron ore, bauxite, alumina, steel products, and related materials. Freight movement of essential goods to tribal and remote areas is also expected to improve. The division is projected to…
RCB Clinch Back-to-Back IPL Titles, Defeat GT by Five Wickets in IPL 2026 Final
Ahmedabad, June 1 (BNP): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continued their dominance in the Indian Premier League (IPL), clinching their second successive title with a convincing five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. A clinical all-round performance, spearheaded by Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 and a disciplined bowling display from the pace unit, helped…
World No Tobacco Day 2026: Cairn Leads Youth Awareness Drive on Tobacco-Free Living in Golaghat
Golaghat, June 01: Marking World No Tobacco Day 2026, Cairn, Vedanta Oil & Gas, in collaboration with the District Narcotics Control Bureau (DNCB), Golaghat, organised an awareness initiative at Borpathar Higher Secondary School to sensitise the youth on the dangers of tobacco use, nicotine addiction, and substance abuse. The programme brought together more than 600 students from 16 high and higher secondary schools across the region, creating a platform for learning, engagement, and collective action towards a healthier future.…