To ensure a safe mating season for saltwater crocodiles, Odisha has imposed a three-month ban on entry of tourists and visitors to Bhitarkanika National Park. · According to the Assistant Conservator of Forests, the ban will be in force from May 1 to July 31. · the noise of mechanised boats transporting tourists and Forest Department officials…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up to invigorate the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) campaign in Odisha with twin rallies scheduled in Berhampur and Nabarangpur on May 6. With the state’s first phase of polls looming on May 13, Modi’s visit aims to galvanize support for BJP candidates across Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies. Modi’s itinerary…
BJD president and chief minister Naveen Patnaik filed his nomination for the Hinjili assembly segment for the successive 6th time at the Sub-Collector office, Chatrapur in Ganjam district. · Before filing his papers, the chief minister offered prayer at the Taratarini temple, presiding deity of the district. · 5T Chairman VK Pandian,along with other veteran BJD leaders…
As the sun beats down relentlessly, Odisha finds itself in the grip of an intense heat wave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented heights. · The mercury has surged to a staggering 46 degrees Celsius, marking the highest maximum temperature recorded thus far on Tuesday. · The IMD reports that this is the first time this season that…
The District Ayurvedic and Unani Officer of Haridwar has taken a decisive step by filing a criminal complaint against Divya Pharmacy, and Patanjali Ayurved Limited. · The Uttarakhand licensing authority has suspended the manufacturing licenses of 14 products made by Patanjali’s Divya Pharmacy for repeatedly publishing misleading advertisements about their efficacy. · The Indian Medical Association has…
Political parties in Odisha using ‘Reels’, ‘Shorts’ to tap young voters. · The major political parties- the BJP, BJD and Congress- are now flooding social media platforms with short videos like – Reels & Shorts. · In a departure from traditional campaign methods, these parties are embracing bite-sized video content to deliver their messages effectively and capture…
Several major business conglomerates are vying for the opportunity to develop the proposed international airport in Puri. · Adani Group, renowned for its significant presence in airport operations across various Indian cities, expressed keen interest in spearheading the development of the Puri airport. · The envisioned Sri Jagannath International Airport is slated to have a phase-1 capacity…
Odisha braces for an extended bout of scorching heat until the second week of May, warns the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). · Despite fervent prayers for relief in the form of thunderstorms, the relentless heatwave shows no sign of abating. · According to IMD scientist, the heatwave is expected to persist from May 3 to May 9,…
BJP’s national President JP Nadda and Congress stalwart Rahul Gandhi, prepare to descend upon the state, heralding a flurry of campaign activities, on April 28. · Nadda’s itinerary unfolds with a public gathering scheduled in Berhampur and in Nabarangpur thereafter. · Rahul Gandhi’s foray into Odisha’s political arena symbolizes the Congress’s concerted bid to reinvigorate its electoral…
The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation has initiated the crucial survey work for the transformative Bhubaneswar Metro Railway project. · In a concerted effort encompassing diverse stakeholders, specialized teams comprising members from various authorities and other pertinent entities it undertook a comprehensive survey along the proposed route. · The ambitious 26-kilometer metro railway line, envisaged to seamlessly connect…
