Bhubaneswar, May 11, 2025 (Newshub Desk)—A fire caused by a short circuit in Paikarapur, Bhubaneswar, led to widespread alarm late Saturday night, as locals feared it was a drone attack linked to ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion, prompting concerns that the blaze was an aerial assault. The scare intensified following India’s…
Bhubaneswar, May 11, 2025 (Newshub Desk)— The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken firm action against illegal morrum mining in Odisha, directing the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) to collect ₹1.2 crore in environmental compensation from a private contractor. The penalty comes after investigations confirmed unauthorised mining activities during the construction of the Bhadrak–Nirgundi…
( Newshub Desk): Bhubaneswar has been placed on high alert following escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Security measures have been intensified across key locations, including Biju Patnaik International Airport, transit hubs, and religious sites, to ensure public safety. Authorities have reinforced security at sensitive areas, conducting strict identity checks and increased surveillance. At the…
Bhubaneswar (Newshub Desk): The Odisha Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell at Unit V in Bhubaneswar will remain closed on Monday, May 12, 2025, due to a government holiday, as per an official notification from the General Administration and Public Grievance Department. The temporary closure means citizens seeking to register grievances or resolve administrative concerns will have…
Bhubaneswar, May 9, 2025(Newshub Desk) – The Odisha Women and Child Development Department has decided to cancel the scheduled state-level Mother’s Day celebration on May 11. Officials stated that the move was made as a gesture of sensitivity toward the ongoing national situation. While the formal event will not take place, the winners of the…
Chandipur, Odisha – May 9, 2025 (Newshub Desk ) With heightened geopolitical tensions impacting India’s defence strategy, a high-level security review meeting is being held today at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. Led by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Eastern Range, the meeting includes key officials from Balasore police, intelligence…
( Newshub Desk) : Odisha has taken a significant step toward boosting its dairy sector with the induction of one thousand high-yielding cows under the Go-Palan Yojana. This initiative aims to enhance milk production, promote sustainable livestock farming, and improve the livelihoods of farmers across the state. The cows, carefully selected for their superior milk-producing…
Bhubaneswar (Newshub Webdesk): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep concerns over the naming of the newly established Jagannath Temple in Digha, West Bengal, as “Jagannath Dham.” In an official letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Majhi urged the state government to reconsider the title, emphasizing that “Jagannath Dham” is historically…
Kendrapara, Odisha (Newshub Desk ) – Rising sea levels and frequent tidal ingress are posing a severe threat to coastal villages in Kendrapara, forcing residents to confront the harsh reality of climate change. Recurrent flooding has disrupted daily life, damaged property, and led to concerns about long-term habitability. Experts attribute the worsening situation to a…
Malkangiri, Odisha (Newshub Desk )– The scorching summer heat and persistent drought have led to a severe food shortage in the forests surrounding Malkangiri. As a result, wild animals—including large pythons—are entering urban areas in search of sustenance. On Sunday night, a 9-foot-long python, weighing approximately 20 kilograms, was spotted near the residence of a…
