Bhubaneswar, June 19(Newshub Desk): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an Orange Alert for four key districts in Odisha—Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, and Sambalpur—as heavy rainfall ranging from 12–20 cm is expected in isolated pockets due to intensified monsoon activity. Simultaneously, a Yellow Warning is in effect for Mayurbhanj, Deogarh, Angul, Sonepur, and Bargarh, where…
Ahmedabad, June 19(Newshub Desk): Social media influencer Kirti Patel, who boasts over 1.3 million Instagram followers, has been arrested after being on the run for nearly 10 months. Patel is accused of honeytrapping a Surat-based builder and attempting to extort crores of rupees. The complaint, filed in June 2024, triggered a months-long manhunt. Surat police…
June 19(Newshub Desk): In a landmark diplomatic gesture during his first-ever visit to Croatia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented India’s rich artistic heritage to the nation’s top leadership. The move came as part of his three-nation tour across Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia. PM Modi gifted a traditional Pattachitra painting to Croatian President Zoran Milanović. Originating…
Bhubaneswar, June 19(Newshub Desk): In a sweeping crackdown, the Income Tax Department conducted simultaneous raids on more than 20 properties associated with slain Odisha minister Naba Kishore Das. The operation, carried out on Thursday, focused on suspected large-scale tax evasion. According to official sources, the searches targeted residences and offices in Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and New…
Kandhamal, June 19(Newshub Desk): Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday arrested Akrura Majhi, the former Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Saramuli Gram Panchayat under Daringbadi Block, for allegedly misappropriating Rs 53.38 lakh in government funds allocated under the 15th Central Finance Commission (CFC) and the 5th State Finance Commission (SFC). According to the vigilance investigation, during his…
Bhubaneswar, June 19(Newshub Desk): In preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public programme at Janata Maidan, the Commissionerate Police of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has announced major traffic diversions to facilitate smooth vehicular movement and heightened security on June 20. Modi will be leading a roadshow from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Janata Maidan between 3 PM and…
Mumbai, June 19(Newshub Desk): The Indian stock market opened on a cautious note today, with the BSE Sensex shedding 41.83 points to settle at 76,456.59, reflecting mild investor hesitation ahead of global market signals and domestic policy cues. While banking and energy stocks showed resilience, marginal declines in IT and consumer durables dragged the index…
Bhubaneswar, June 18(Newshub Desk): The Odisha government has unveiled a comprehensive scheme aimed at reviving indigenous crop varieties and preserving the state’s diverse culinary traditions. Under the initiative, farmers cultivating traditional crops such as millets, pulses, and heritage rice varieties will receive financial and logistical support. The scheme, launched under the banner of “Sustha Bhojan,…
Puri, June 18,(Newshub Desk): A major embarrassment has struck the Odisha Police as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Pravat Kumar Pradhan, posted at Chandanpur Police Station in Puri district, was apprehended by Vigilance officials while accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000. Pradhan, who was investigating a land dispute, allegedly demanded the sum from a complainant to extend…
June 18, (Newshub Desk)All schools—government, aided, and private—within the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) limits will remain closed on June 20, 2025, the School and Mass Education Department announced on Wednesday. The special holiday comes in anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Odisha for the celebration marking one year…
