In a dramatic development that blends crime, arrogance, and a whole lot of cash, Odisha’s Dharamgarh Sub-Collector Dhiman Chakma, a 2021-batch IAS officer, found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons today. Caught red-handed accepting a ₹10 lakh bribe at his official government residence, Chakma’s “business-as-usual” approach to corruption was promptly shattered by…
The Modi government has decided to speed up plans to use the Indus River’s full potential, something that has been ignored for decades. For years, a large share of this river’s water flowed straight into Pakistan, while India used only a small portion. But now, the tone has changed. New Delhi is in no mood…
In a recent visit to a Jan Aushadhi Kendra, political analyst Pradeep Bhandari observed firsthand how these centers are revolutionizing access to affordable, quality medicines for India’s underserved populations. This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making healthcare accessible to all citizens, particularly the economically disadvantaged. The Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha School and Mass Education Minister has dropped a bombshell, alleging that crucial data on missing students from Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) was “deliberately erased” with the help of the previous government. Adding to the mystery, KISS has reportedly not provided any official records on missing or rescued students. However, a…
The tragic case of Manav Sharma, the TCS recruitment manager who allegedly took his own life after a domestic dispute, has taken another turn. His wife, Nikita Sharma, has finally broken her silence, defending herself against the wave of allegations that have flooded social media. “That was my past. Nothing happened after marriage. Even Manav…
Kharghar, Maharashtra – Shocking case of road rage in Kharghar has led to the death of a 45-year-old IT professional, whose identity is Shivkumar Sharma, on February 2, 2025. The incident, reportedly involving people coming from an Ijtema religious gathering, has created agitations across party lines demanding inquiries into illegal immigration-security aspects. The Incident: What…
Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, woke up to a dream-like scene in the morning fog, with the city itself enveloped in thick cotton-like material. The fog was such that one could not see even ten feet ahead, thereby bringing life to a standstill. Vehicles moved at a snail’s pace on the roads, and drivers,…
Angul: In a heart-wrenching incident in Poktunga village, under Bantala police station limits in Angul district, a couple working at a farmhouse lost their lives to electrocution. The tragic deaths of Sur Padhan (30) and Sukanti Padhan (25) have raised serious questions about safety and accountability, ultimately leading to the arrest of the farmhouse owner….
Bhubaneswar: Planned at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, the Utkarsha Odisha-Make in Odisha-2025 conclave is set to be a grand event lasting for two days starting January 28, which aims at displaying Odisha as a key industrial node in India and attract aspirations of an investment of a whopping ₹5 lakh crore and, consequently, 215,000 job…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar’s metro project, envisioned as a solution to the city’s growing traffic issues, has hit yet another pause button. Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishna Chandra Mohapatra announced that the metro work will begin only after the much-anticipated ‘Excellence in Odisha’ program. This delay supposedly promises of a futuristic Odisha in line with the Developed…
