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.
PM Modi offers condolences as Vedanta Group director Agnivesh Agarwal, son of Anil Agarwal, passes away at 49 following a skiing accident and cardiac arrest in the US. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party values EAM Jaishankar's message on Khaleda Zia's passing. The gesture highlights continued goodwill in India-Bangladesh relations. Read the full diplomatic exchange.
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.
Goa court offers profound sympathy to families of 25 victims killed in tragic Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire at Arpora. Read the full judicial statement.
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.
The UAE conveyed its condolences to Switzerland following a deadly fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort. Read about the international response and details of the tragedy.
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.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed India's condolences on the passing of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia. Read about the diplomatic gesture and her political legacy.
Global leaders express condolences as former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 78. Read about the tributes and her political legacy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, highlighting her role in strengthening bilateral ties. Read more.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences on the passing of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, acknowledging her significant role in strengthening India-Bangladesh relations. Read the full story.
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.
Former Telangana Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar and ex-Intelligence chief Naveen Chand questioned as witnesses in the alleged illegal phone surveillance case. SIT probes illegal surveillance of CM, judges.
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.
Gujarat ATS, with local police, arrested a Rohit Godara–Naveen Boxer gang sharpshooter wanted for a Haryana court murder. Read the full operation details.
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.