Bhubaneswar( Newshub desk): Odisha has reported three new COVID-19 cases, raising the total number of active infections in the state to eleven, according to the State Health Department. The increase marks a return to double-digit active cases, sparking concerns about a possible resurgence of the virus. Health officials have assured that contact tracing and containment…
Puri, ( Newshub Desk) – A fresh drone video capturing aerial visuals of the sacred Shree Jagannath Temple has surfaced online, reigniting concerns over security lapses at the revered site. Despite a strict no-fly zone in place, the footage, uploaded to Facebook on May 30, showcases the temple premises, raising alarm about enforcement measures. This…
Bhubaneswar, June 1, ( Newshub Desk): Former Odisha Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Pritiranjan Ghadai has raised serious concerns over rampant illegal chromite mining in Sukinda Valley, Jajpur district. In a strongly worded letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Ghadai called for urgent action, citing massive revenue losses and severe environmental degradation….
Sikkim, India ( Newshub desk)– A heart-wrenching accident in North Sikkim has left a family and authorities struggling to cope after a vehicle carrying 11 tourists from Odisha plunged into the raging waters of the Teesta River on May 29, 2025. Four people remain missing, including Itishree Jena, a prominent BJP leader, her son Sahil,…
Bhubaneswar, May 31,( Newshub Desk) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for northern Odisha as a deep depression over Bangladesh continues to trigger heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across the region. Some areas are expected to receive more than 20 cm of rain, increasing the risk of flash floods and waterlogging. IMD officials…
Puri, May 31,( Newshub desk) – On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik unveiled a thought-provoking sand sculpture on Puri Beach, delivering a powerful anti-tobacco message. The stunning artwork depicts a skeletal youth—a stark representation of the fatal effects of tobacco consumption—accompanied by a grieving woman and child,…
Nayagarh, May 31, ( Newshub desk): The disturbing discovery of Sishir Sahu, a forester from Baramasidanda, Nayagarh, has raised serious concerns as police investigate possible foul play behind his death. His half-burnt body was found inside his residence late Saturday night, with authorities probing whether it was self-immolation or deliberate arson. Eyewitnesses reported that a…
Bhubaneswar, May 31, ( Newshub Desk)– In a high-profile crackdown on alleged corruption, Odisha Vigilance conducted simultaneous searches at multiple properties linked to N. Dillip Choudhury, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) of Berhampur R&B Division. The operation targeted suspected disproportionate assets beyond his known sources of income. The searches, executed under warrants issued by the Special…
Bhubaneswar(Newshub Desk) – A tragic tourist vehicle accident in North Sikkim’s Mangan district has left four Odia travellers missing, prompting swift action from the Odisha government. Acting on Chief Minister Mohan Majhi’s directive, senior transport officials have arrived in Sikkim to assist survivors and aid ongoing rescue operations. The accident occurred near Chubombu when a…
May 31, (Newhub Desk)A juvenile tusker, approximately 8 to 10 years old, was tragically found dead near Talsira village in Odisha’s Angul forest division after being electrocuted by an illegal electric fence. The fence, set up by a local farmer to protect his mango orchard, was unlawfully connected to a live wire, creating a hazardous…
