Uttarakhand Forest Fires: 1153 Alerts in Dec 2025
Uttarakhand recorded 1153 forest fire alerts in December 2025, the highest in three years. Officials blame dry weather and stubble burning. Read about the state's preparedness.
Uttarakhand recorded 1153 forest fire alerts in December 2025, the highest in three years. Officials blame dry weather and stubble burning. Read about the state's preparedness.
Indian pair Sarthak Arya & Hardee Patel pulled off a major upset, defeating third seeds Snehit & Sayali Wani in the WTT Feeder Series mixed doubles qualifying round. Read the full match report.
DRI officers at Bhubaneswar's airport seized 2000 packets of duty-evaded imported cigarettes from a Dubai passenger. This marks the third such seizure in two years. Read more.
Indian paddlers Syndrela Das, Sarthak Arya, Vivaan Dave, and Naisha Rewaskar clinched the U-19 and U-15 mixed doubles titles at the WTT Youth Contender in Havirov. Read about their stellar performance.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal has trapped several workers. ODRAF teams are leading rescue efforts. Latest updates here.
A massive rock collapse at a stone quarry in Odisha's Dhenkanal district has left several workers feared dead. Rescue teams are working tirelessly. Read for the latest updates and official reactions.
Odisha Crime Branch issues notice seeking evidence against ex-IAS VK Pandian for alleged extra-constitutional authority during Naveen Patnaik's tenure. Key political reactions emerge.
Dense fog paralysed Odisha for 3rd day, halting flights at Bhubaneswar airport for 4 hours and delaying trains up to 18 hours. IMD warns of continued fog till Jan 7. Read for full impact details.
DRI Bhubaneswar seized 8 kg marijuana from a Bangkok flight passenger. Valued at Rs 7.5 crore, the drug bust led to the arrest of the Mumbai carrier and a Kerala receiver after a 5-hour chase. Read the full details.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi recalled former CM Janaki Ballabh Patnaik's scholarly and leadership qualities at his 100th birth anniversary. Read about his political journey and literary works.
Explore key events of January 3: the 1956 Eiffel Tower fire, Mars Rover Spirit landing, and birth anniversaries of Indian leaders like Janaki Patnaik. Discover how history shaped today.
Dense fog in Odisha led to 2 flight cancellations & major train delays at Bhubaneswar airport. Rajdhani Express was 7+ hours late. IMD issues fog warnings. Read more.
Viral video exposes severe seating shortage at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik Airport. Passengers forced to sit on floor, stairs due to flight delays. Airport authorities apologize, promise improvements.
Biju Patnaik International Airport's old ATC tower will be demolished. The building will become a VVIP lounge for enhanced security. The new 44.2-metre tower is now fully operational.
Dense fog severely disrupted air, rail, and road traffic across Odisha, causing massive delays. Flights were grounded for hours, while key trains like Rajdhani and Vande Bharat ran up to 12 hours late. Read the full report.
Senior BJD leader Bhupinder Singh warns of a potential party split if discussions on new leadership gain traction, amid buzz about Sujata Kartikeyan Pandian's entry. Read the full story.
The 42nd BAMCEF national conference in Cuttack faces cancellation after permission withdrawal. Organizers cry conspiracy, seek Naveen Patnaik's intervention. Details inside.
The 42nd BAMCEF national conference in Cuttack faces last-minute cancellation. Organisers cry foul, allege conspiracy against SC, ST, OBC & minority voices. Read more.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation removes trees near Biju Patnaik International Airport runway for flight safety. Action follows DGCA's hold on ILS Cat-2 approval due to obstructions.
Dense fog caused zero visibility, leading to the cancellation of six flights at Biju Patnaik International Airport. BPIA officials note a rise in fog-related disruptions this December. Read more.
Odisha's Nidaan scheme offers free diagnostic tests at Biju Patnaik Homeopathic Medical College via PPP. Learn how this benefits Ayush patients across the state.
BJD workers from Hinjili met Naveen Patnaik, citing halted pensions, ration issues, and hospital staff shortages. The BJP calls the claims baseless. Read more on the political row.
A gathering of over 50 politicians, mostly former BJD MLAs, at a Bhubaneswar farmhouse triggers speculation about new political alignments in Odisha. Key figures dismiss political motives.
Facing strong public disapproval, Odisha's BJD and BJP MLAs urge CM Majhi to roll back the 200% salary hike passed just 10 days ago. Get the full story on this political U-turn.
A Mumbai-Varanasi flight made an emergency landing in Bhubaneswar due to heavy fog. Delhi's IGI Airport saw 79 flights cancelled and over 230 delayed amid dense fog on Friday. Read the full report.
BJP legislators in Odisha have formally requested Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a Bill that tripled their salaries to Rs 3.45 lakh per month, the highest in India. Read about the political fallout and public sentiment.
Kolkata Knight Riders signed young Delhi cricketer Sarthak Ranjan, son of MP Pappu Yadav, for Rs 30 lakh. His father shared an emotional message urging him to build his own identity.
The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarthak's visit to Iran's Chabahar port strengthens bilateral maritime cooperation and underscores India's strategic outreach in the region. Explore the details and significance of this key naval engagement.
Delhi batter Sarthak Ranjan, son of politician Pappu Yadav, was bought by KKR for Rs 30 lakh at the IPL auction. He opens up about his struggle to escape his parents' shadow and forge his own identity through cricket.
An investment banker reveals 2 million Indians left in 15 years. Key reasons: economic disparity, career limits, and quality of life. Explore the data and shifting global trends.