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Cuttack SCB fire tragedy: Orissa HC orders immediate reopening of Trauma ICU

India, July 30 -- The Orissa High Court on Thursday ordered the immediate reopening of the Trauma ICU at SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH) in Cuttack after it remained closed for a prolonged p... Read More


The rise of 'Drug Queens': Women emerging as key players in brown sugar smuggling in Odisha

India, July 30 -- The strategy of the illegal drug trade appears to be changing, with women increasingly taking charge of narcotics networks. Operating under the cover of traditional attire, several w... Read More


Odisha flood fury: Youth drowns while bathing with friends in Balasore River

India, July 30 -- A youth met his watery grave after being swept away by strong river currents and drowned while taking a bath with his friends in Balasore district of Odisha on Thursday. The deceased... Read More


Devotees barred from Dhabaleswar Temple for 48 hours amid rising Mahanadi waters

India, July 30 -- Devotees have been barred from visiting the famous Shaivite shrine, Dhabaleswar Temple, in Athagarh of Cuttack district for the next 48 hours following a rise in Mahanadi's water lev... Read More


Schools, Anganwadi centres to remain closed in Bhadrak tomorrow amid flood concerns

India, July 30 -- In view of the prevailing flood situation, the Bhadrak district administration on Thursday announced the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres across the district. According ... Read More


Passengers Alert! Several trains to remain cancelled on Ranchi-Hatia-Rourkela route; check details

India, July 30 -- Passengers travelling on the Ranchi-Hatia-Rourkela railway route are likely to face disruptions due to ongoing engineering and infrastructure development work being carried out by th... Read More


Odisha attracts Rs 10,000 Cr lab grown diamond investment plans; 8,000 employment opportunities

India, July 29 -- Senior government officials and key stakeholders from the lab-grown diamond (LGD) industry recently met in Gandhinagar to discuss policy priorities and industry expectations amid gro... Read More


Odisha flood alert: 3 IAS officers rushed to worst-hit districts, next 12 hours crucial

India, July 29 -- The Odisha government has deputed three senior IAS officers to Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur to strengthen flood preparedness and oversee relief and restoration measures as the flood ... Read More


Building violations in Bhubaneswar: BMC to reactivate enforcement squads ahead of SC hearing

India, July 29 -- The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) decided to reactivate its enforcement squads to intensify action against deviations from approved building plans, ahead of submitting its ... Read More


Massive 30-ft breach triggers flood scare in Keonjhar; 50 families shifted

India, July 29 -- A 30-foot breach developed in the Anandpur ring embankment in Odisha's Keonjhar district late on Tuesday night following a rise in the water level of Baitarani river. This prompted t... Read More