BJP MLA Tankadhar Tripathy Confronts Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari Over Flood Relief in Odisha Assembly
BHUBANESWAR: In a striking display of internal accountability, Jharsuguda MLA Tankadhar Tripathy and Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari engaged in a sharp exchange on the floor of the Odisha Vidhan Sabha during the question hour on…
DEEP DEPRESSION BUMPING INLAND: IMD WANTS CITIZENS ALERT DESPITE EXPECTED WEAKENING AFTER COASTAL LANDFALL
BHUBANESWAR — Heavy, unrelenting rainfall continues to lash several parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha as the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal moves further inland. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the…
ONGC Strikes Gas Off Eastern Coast; Strategic Proximity to Odisha Sparks Hopes for Fast-Track Development
BHUBANESWAR: State-run energy giant Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has made a significant natural gas discovery in a deepwater block off India’s eastern coast. According to official statements from the state-run explorer, the breakthrough…
65 Years Later: New Mahanadi Gauge Station Set for Shiorinarayan to Fix Critical Flood Data Gap
Jharsuguda- After a 65-year hiatus, the Hirakud Dam authorities have issued a tender notice to establish a new gauge station at Shiorinarayan in Chhattisgarh, located in the upper reaches of the Mahanadi River.The initiative follows a recent high-level…
BJP Sweeps Rajasthan Municipal Elections, Clinches 197 Heads Across State
JAIPUR — The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a dominant victory in the Rajasthan Municipal (Urban Local Body) Election results declared on September 21, 2026, securing the maximum number of mayoral and chairperson positions across the state.Out of…
GUNS & GANGSTERS AT ROURKELA CIRCUIT HOUSE: REVENUE DEPT LAUNCHES HIGH-LEVEL PROBE, TWO TOP OFFICIALS AXED
ROURKELA: The Odisha Revenue Department has launched a high-level investigation following a major security breach at the Rourkela Circuit House, where police recently seized illegal firearms and exposed a criminal syndicate hiding out in…
Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari Inaugurates Modern Khaliakani CHC Building in Brajrajnagar
BRAJRAJNAGAR: In a major boost to the local healthcare infrastructure, the newly constructed building of the Khaliakani Community Health Centre (CHC) was formally inaugurated here in the Jharsuguda district. Shri Suresh Pujari, the Hon’ble Minister…
DUSU Election Results: ABVP’s Dominance Signals Gen Z’s Continued Mandate for PM Modi and BJP
NEW DELHI: The results of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) election announced on Saturday have delivered a clear message about Gen Z’s political alignment. Defying claims that India’s youth are moving away from the ruling party,…
ODISHA GOVT RELEASES REVISED MUNICIPAL ELECTION TIMELINE; DRAFT NOTIFICATION OUT ON SEPT 24
BHUBANESWAR — The Housing and Urban Development Department has officially issued a revised schedule for the ward delimitation and seat reservation processes ahead of the upcoming general elections for Municipal Councils, NACs, and Municipal Corporations…
CAIT Odisha Strongly Opposes Proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI Transactions; Threatens Seven-Day Protest from October 1
JHARSUGUDA_ The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Odisha, has strongly opposed a proposal to impose a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) alongside 18% GST on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions. The decision was reached during a…