States » East03 Oct 2026 | 4:51 PMBhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) Poachers and wildlife traffickers continue to target Odisha’s protected species with scant regard for law and little fear of punishment, with the Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO) alleging failure of intelligence, enforcement and prosecution mechanism.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 4:48 PMBhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) The Odisha Government on Saturday launched a dedicated grant for wildlife research, inaugurated new ecotourism destinations and announced fresh tourism infrastructure projects as part of efforts to strengthen wildlife conservation, scientific research and nature-based tourism in the state.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 4:39 PMChhapra, Oct 3 (UNI) More than 12 people were injured being hit by relief materials being dropped from a helicopter in flood-affected Saran district.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 4:38 PMBhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) Odisha on Saturday laid the foundation stones for a series of eco-tourism and wildlife-related initiatives aimed at strengthening conservation, promoting scientific research, enhancing ecological awareness and encouraging responsible tourism across the State.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 4:16 PMKolkata, October 3 (UNI) In a significant development, West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state government would launch a fresh investigation into former chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s leg injury during the 2021 Assembly election campaign in Nandigram, claiming that medical records did not show any fracture or dislocation.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 4:13 PMBhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) Odisha Governor and Chancellor of Universities Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday directed vice-chancellors of state public universities to initiate recruitment for vacant teaching posts by the first week of November and complete the process by the end of the month.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 4:11 PMBhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) Odisha Governor and Chancellor of state public universities Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday set a November-end deadline for filling vacant teaching posts in universities, directing vice-chancellors to launch the recruitment process by the first week of the month.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 3:56 PMBhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) Nandankanan Zoological Park on Saturday opened 11 newly acquired exotic species, including zebra, kangaroo, wallaby and three species of macaws, for public display on the eve of the state-level Wildlife Week celebrations.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 3:48 PMBhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday made a strong pitch for investment in the state’s tourism sector, inviting investors, hospitality brands and tourism partners from India and abroad to tap Odisha’s vast natural, cultural and heritage wealth.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 3:26 PMAgartala, Oct 3 (UNI) The eight states of the Northeast this year experienced a 26pc rainfall deficit during the Southwest monsoon from June to September.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 3:09 PMPatna, Oct 3 (UNI) Janata Dal United (JD(U)) national president and former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday expressed concern over the flood situation in the Gandak river caused by heavy rainfall in Nepal and reviewed the relief and rescue measures being undertaken by the state government.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 2:17 PMShillong, Oct 3 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah's proposed two-day visit to Meghalaya’s capital, Shillong, on Sunday has been cancelled, official sources said on Saturday.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 1:18 PMBhubaneswar, Oct 3(UNI) The Odisha government incurred Rs 8.21 crore on hiring chartered aircraft and helicopters despite having substantial unutilised flying hours under an existing air-services contract, the CAG has found.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 1:16 PMKolkata, Oct 3 (UNI) West Bengal Panchayats and Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday launched a sharp attack on former chief minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee over her appeal for opposition unity ahead of the Rejinagar and Nandigram Assembly bypolls.
see more.. 03 Oct 2026 | 1:02 PMBhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) The approval by the Ministry of Education for setting up a Centre of Excellence for Classical Pali at the Central University of Odisha marks a significant step towards strengthening the study, preservation and promotion of the ancient language and India’s rich linguistic heritage,Chief MinisterMohan Charan Majhi said on Saturday.
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