FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem hails 24 Hours of Le Mans as one of the great landmarks of world motorsport Record line-up of 14 manufacturers set for legendary race which has tested the limits of innovation, performance, and teamwork for more than a century Dubai, UAE, 12th June, 2026: H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, will attend the 2026 edition of the 24 Hours…
Saudi Pro League Golden Boot winner Julian Quinones ready to shine as Mexico open 2026 FIFA World Cup
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 12: When the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at Mexico’s iconic Mexico City Stadium this evening, among the stars taking to the pitch will be a player recognised by Roshn Saudi League (RSL) fans as the finest of the 2025-26 season. Julián Quiñones, the Mexico international and Al Qadsiah forward, concluded a sensational 2025-26 RSL campaign as the division’s top…
Fifteen IPS Officers Assigned Monitoring Responsibility Across Seventeen Districts to Strengthen Governance and Administrative Oversight
Bhubaneswar, June 12: 15 IPS officers have been given independent monitoring and supervisory responsibility for 17 districts. Crime Branch DG Binaytosh Mishra has been assigned responsibility for Balasore and Bhadrak districts. Special Operations ADG Sanjeeb Panda has been assigned charge of Koraput and Rayagada districts.The remaining 13 IPS officers have each been assigned responsibility for one district.ADG Soumendra Priyadarshi has been assigned Jagatsinghpur district.Railway ADG…
Saroj Kumar Padhi Lays Foundation Stone for New Bridge at Nimina Village, Strengthening Rural Connectivity in Aska Constituency
Bhubaneswar,June 12: Saroj Kumar Padhi laid the foundation stone for a new bridge at Nimina village in Aska constituency. The bridge, to be built under the Odisha Government’s Setubandha Yojana by the Rural Development Department, will cost around ₹1.85 crore and connect National Highway-157 to Nimina village. Several local officials, BJP leaders, and villagers attended the ceremony. The bridge is expected to improve transportation and…
Surama Padhy Congratulates Ranpur’s Swagat Kumar Behura for Securing Odisha Top Rank in OJEE M.Tech Examination
Bhubaneswar, June 12: Surama Padhy has extended heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Swagat Kumar Behura, a talented student from Lodhachua Panchayat under Ranpur Block, for achieving the remarkable distinction of securing the first rank across Odisha in the M.Tech category of the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE). This outstanding achievement has brought immense pride not only to his family and locality but also to the entire…
District-Level Training and Awareness Workshop on Child and Adolescent Labour Act Held Under Statewide Child Labour Eradication Campaign
Koraput, June 12: A district-level training and awareness workshop on the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 was successfully organized under the State-Level Child Labour Eradication Campaign, chaired by the Chairperson of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights. The workshop aimed to create greater awareness about the legal provisions related to the prohibition and regulation of child and adolescent labour,…
Odisha STF SP Swathy S. Kumar Appointed Joint Deputy Director in Intelligence Bureau
Bhubaneswar, June 12 (UDN): In a significant development for Odisha Police, senior IPS officer and Superintendent of Police (SP) of the Special Task Force (STF), Swathy S. Kumar, has been approved for Central deputation and is set to join the Intelligence Bureau (IB), one of India’s premier intelligence agencies. Swathy S Kumar Photograph:(Screenshot grab pic) According to official sources, the 2017-batch Odisha cadre IPS officer…
Kalbaisakhi Storm Disrupts Normal Life as Fallen Tree Blocks Main Road and Brings Traffic Movement to a Standstill
Jharigaon June 12:: Due to Kalbaisakhi rain and strong winds, a large tree was uprooted and fell near the Bakada Beda bus stand in Bakada Beda village under Jharigaon block of Nabarangpur district at around 2:30 PM today. As a result, traffic on the Dabugaon–Umarkote main road was disrupted for some time.Vehicles traveling on the road were stranded during the incident, causing inconvenience to passengers.…
Public Hearing Places Strong Emphasis on Child Rights Protection and Welfare Through Collaborative Community Engagement
Bhubaneswar, June 12: Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights organized a camp court and public hearing program today at the conference hall of the Sub-Collector’s office in Jeypore, Koraput district. The program was chaired by Babita Patra. Among those present on the dais were commission members Sujata Nayak, Kasturi Mishra, and Manasmita Khuntia, along with Additional District Magistrate of Koraput Tapan Kumar Nayak…
Sanskrit Teacher Honoured with Prestigious Prakruti Bandhu Award for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Conservation and Awareness
Sheragada, June 12:: Despite being a Sanskrit teacher, Biswajit Dash has been actively involved in tree plantation drives, maintaining cleanliness in the environment, and continuously working towards the protection of trees. He is a Sanskrit teacher at Shripada Manjari Girls High School. Along with teaching Sanskrit at the school, he has also remained dedicated to social service activities. In recognition of his environmental conservation efforts,…