Bhubaneswar, July 26 (IANS) Heavy rainfall continued to batter several parts of Odisha as the low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, said the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. According to the IMD, Bhubaneswar, the well-marked low-pressure area over northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas of North Odisha-West Bengal coasts intensified into a Depression on Sunday morning. The system is centred over the northwest Bay of Bengal, around…
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Kolkata, July 10 (IANS) Operational preparedness and ongoing infrastructure development came in for discussion at the District/Station Commanders’ and Works Conference at the Coast Guard Region (North East) headquarters in Kolkata on Thursday and Friday, officials said. The conference was chaired by Iqbal Singh Chauhan, Inspector General and Commander of Coast Guard Region (North East).It was attended by district/station commanders, senior officers from the headquarters, works officers and repre…
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday said that the seas are not merely geographical boundaries but serve as gateways to vast opportunities, economic prosperity, and international cooperation.He made the remarks while formally inaugurating the 14th Multi-Agency Maritime Security Group (Policy) Meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan here, which is being held outside New Delhi for the first time.During his address, the Chief Minister noted that the 21st century is t…
Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania inaugurated a state-level multi-agency coastal security seminar, stating that the deliberations in the day-long workshop would generate valuable insights and recommendations to further strengthen Odisha’s coastal security framework. The one-day workshop witnessed participation from 18 agencies, including the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, port authorities, the Directorate of Fisheries, officials from neighbourin…
Bhubaneswar, May 25 (IANS) In a major setback to the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD), senior leader and Rajya Sabha member Debashish Samantaray on Monday tendered his resignation from the primary membership of the party.In a letter addressed to the party president Naveen Patnaik, Samantaray wrote, “I do hereby resign from the primary Membership of BJD today, i.e. 25th May 2026. I shall always be indebted to you for nominating me to Rajya Sabha. I take this opportunity to express my sincere an…
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) The Odisha Vigilance on Thursday arrested a couple for their alleged involvement in a fraud case linked to the embezzlement of government funds amounting to more than Rs 1.08 crore. The accused fraudster couple has been identified as Sushree Nibedita Tarai and her live-in partner, Nrusingh Prasad Khamari. The Vigilance sources revealed that Khamari has reportedly been in a live-in relationship with Sushree Tarai for a long time.It is pertinent to mention here that the a…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Cargo transportation in India through its National Waterways reached an all‑time high of 145.84 million metric tonnes in FY25, and passenger traffic jumped to 7.6 crore in 2024‑25 from 1.61 crore the year before, the government said on Monday.India now has a network of 111 National Waterways totalling 20,187 km in length, with 32 waterways currently operational covering 5,155 km, an official statement said.The number of operational waterways is projected to increas…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) Steel industry veteran Jatinder Mehra on Wednesday passed away — marking the end of an era for India’s metals and mining sector.With a career spanning more than six decades, Mehra was widely respected for his technical knowledge, sharp strategic thinking and the ability to turn ambitious ideas into successful large-scale projects.Mehra served as Vice Chairman of the Metals and Mining Division at Essar Group, where he played a crucial role in guiding the group’s stee…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (IANS) Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania, on Thursday, unfurled the National Tricolour at the Udabali Island in Bhadrak district, reiterating the state and Central government’s commitment to strengthening coastal and maritime security. Addressing the gathering, DGP Khurania said Odisha has a coastline of nearly 574 km, which plays a vital role in economic activities, including major ports such as Paradip and Gopalpur.He noted that the state also has 16 isl…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Strengthening cooperation and professional affiliation between the two premier forces of the country, a 10-member delegation of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is on a six-day visit to Assam Rifles formation at Kunjaban Garrison, Agartala, Tripura, officials said on Wednesday. The visit began on December 22 and will last till December 27.According to defence officials, the visit is being conducted under the framework of institutionalised ‘Charter of Affiliation’ between…