Malkangiri, June 18: A bear that was rescued in a critically injured condition has died after allegedly being attacked by a mob using stones and sharp weapons near Daiguda Chhak under the Mathili forest range in Malkangiri district. According to reports, the wild animal was attacked by locals for nearly four hours before being rescued in a severely injured state by forest officials. It was…
Madagascar and Zanzibar Announce New National Shark and Ray Protections at Our Ocean Conference
MOMBASA, KENYA, June 18: At a side event this evening at the Our Ocean Conference, the governments of Madagascar and Zanzibar announced sweeping new national protections for sharks and rays, marking the latest milestone in a decade of conservation progress across East Africa. Sharks and rays are experiencing one of the fastest extinction crises of any vertebrate group on Earth—more than 37 percent of species are…
Monsoon Rains Ease India’s Peak Power Demand as Cooling Load Drops
New Delhi, June 18: India’s peak electricity demand has eased in recent days as the onset of monsoon rains across several regions has reduced the use of cooling appliances, particularly air conditioners, officials and industry data indicated. The moderation in demand comes after a period of high summer consumption, when elevated temperatures had pushed electricity usage to record levels in multiple parts of the country.…
Odisha Notifies VB-G Ram G Scheme Framework; Rural Employment Rollout from July 1
Pic Credit: Pexel Bhubaneswar, June 18: The Odisha Government has formally issued a statutory notification finalising the institutional framework for the VB-G Ram G rural employment scheme, marking the final administrative step before its statewide rollout on July 1. Following earlier Cabinet approvals, the notification operationalises the scheme across all rural sectors and aligns it with the broader national vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047”, aimed…
Brahmani River Dries Up, Water Supply Hits 26 Talcher Colonies
Talcher, June 18: Water supply to 26 colonies in Talcher’s coal mining region has been severely disrupted after the Brahmani river ran dry, triggering an acute drinking water crisis for thousands of residents. Pic Credit: Pexel The colonies, which house employees of eight coal mines, depend on a pipeline system that draws water from the Brahmani river for domestic use as well as mining-related operations.…
Odisha Moves to Develop Puri-Konark and Hirakud as Global Tourism Destinations
Pic Credit: Pexel Bhubaneswar, June 18: Odisha has initiated steps to develop internationally benchmarked tourism destinations, identifying the Puri-Konark region and Hirakud as key focus areas under the Centre’s “One State – One Global Destination” initiative. A state-level workshop on the development of global-standard tourism destinations was held at Lokaseva Bhawan on Wednesday, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida. The session…
Odisha Clears INR 76,612 Cr Industrial Push, Over 50,500 Jobs Expected
Bhubaneswar, June 18: Odisha has approved 20 major industrial projects with a total investment of ₹76,612 crore, expected to generate more than 50,500 employment opportunities across nine districts of the state. Pic Credit: https://x.com/CMO_Odisha Hon’ble CM Shri @MohanMOdisha chaired the 45th High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting, reaffirming #Odisha’s position as one of India’s fastest-growing investment destinations. Highlights: ✅20 major industrial projects approved across 9 districts…
FIA President Ben Sulayem says Macau conference can help shape future of motorsport, mobility
Three-day event will welcome over 450 senior FIA delegates from 149 countries Dubai, UAE, June 18: H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, says the Federation’s Extraordinary General Assembly and Annual Conference in Macau next week has an important part to play in guiding the future of motorsport and mobility. Hosted in partnership with the Automobile General Association Macao-China (AAMC) and Galaxy Entertainment Group,…
Odisha CM Holds Talks with Singapore High Commissioner, Pushes for Faster Investment Execution
Pic Credit: https://x.com/CMO_Odisha Bhubaneswar, June 18: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met Simon Wong, High Commissioner of Singapore to India, in Bhubaneswar and discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and accelerate investment-led projects in Odisha. Hon’ble CM Shri @MohanMOdisha held a meeting with Singapore High Commissioner to India Mr Simon Wong at Lok Seva Bhawan today and discussed strengthening Odisha–Singapore collaboration across key sectors. The…
El Niño Warning for Kharif Season: Odisha Among 12 States on High Alert Over Crop Risk
New Delhi, June 18: The Union Government has issued a warning that El Niño conditions could significantly impact the upcoming Kharif season, placing Odisha among 12 states identified as vulnerable to potential crop stress due to uneven monsoon patterns. The warning was issued during a high-level review meeting on Kharif 2026 preparedness, where Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed officials to intensify monitoring and adopt…