Odisha’s Biswajit Sarangi to Represent India at Prestigious Global Youth Summit in Moscow
JHARSUGUDA: In a stellar achievement that brings immense pride to both the state and the country, youth leader Biswajit Sarangi has been officially selected to represent India at the prestigious ‘International Festival of Youth-2026’ in…
Infrastructure at Risk? RDC Slams Slow Progress as 6,478 Acres of Land Remain Locked in Legal Backlog
JHARSUGUDA: Uttaranchal Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) Natshav Keshari Mohapatra has expressed strong dissatisfaction over a severe slowdown in deciding unsettled land cases across the division. According to a quarterly review ending June 30,…
Cannabis Raid Uncovers Illegal Leopard Skin in Jeypore; One Arrested
ODISHA: In a startling turn of events, a cannabis investigation took a wild turn when a special police team from Gujarat accidentally uncovered an illegal wildlife trade operation, leading to the seizure of a leopard skin and the arrest of one individual…
Five Rare Orangutans Rescued from Odisha Forest; International Trafficking Link Suspected
ODISHA — In a startling and highly unusual discovery, five critically endangered orangutans were rescued from the Ranakotha Reserve Forest in Odisha’s Balasore district on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The unexpected appearance of these great apes, which…
Brajrajnagar Bus Stand Row Escalates as Residents Demand Speedy Completion at Same Site
JHARSUGUDA- The ongoing controversy surrounding the under-construction bus stand in Brajrajnagar, Jharsuguda, escalated further on Monday as local residents stepped in to demand the immediate completion of the project. A delegation of local citizens…
Coal Transport Halt: Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari Intervenes After Truck Owners Raise Grievances
JHARSUGUDA: Members of the Bandbahal Truck Owners Association met with Brajrajnagar MLA and State Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari today to seek his urgent intervention regarding the ongoing halt in coal transportation. Coal transport by trucks from the…
IAF to Induct Ultra-Long-Range R-37M ‘AWACS Killer’ Missiles to Boost Su-30 MKI Firepower
JHARSUGUDA — The Indian Air Force is set to significantly bolster its long-range strike capabilities by inducting the Russian-origin RVV-BD missile system, a strategic move aimed at neutralizing high-value enemy assets like AWACS (Airborne Warning and…
Coal India Unit Mahanadi Coalfields Files DRHP for Mega 10% IPO Divestment
JHARSUGUDA — Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a powerhouse subsidiary of state-run Coal India Limited (CIL), has officially initiated its public market debut by filing its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the market regulator SEBI.The landmark…
Jharsuguda Municipality Scam: Chairman Rani Hati Summoned By Vigilance Over Rs 40 Lakh Fund Misappropriation
JHARSUGUDA- A massive political storm has erupted in the Jharsuguda Municipality following severe allegations of Rs 40 lakh financial misappropriation, leading the Odisha Vigilance Department to summon the civic body’s top leadership. The…
Gridlock Over ₹130-Crore Tax Dues Freezes Lakhanpur Coal Supply; Over 3,000 Families Face Livelihood Crisis
JHARSUGUDA: A deepening administrative deadlock between Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) and the state government has completely halted coal transportation in the Lakhanpur area, triggering widespread public resentment, a severe livelihood crisis, and…