States » East


Odisha to develop major adventure tourism destinations

Bhubaneswar, May 20 (UNI) Odisha is set to develop its natural attractions and scenic locations into major destinations for adventure tourism.
According to official sources, all 30 districts of the state will be mapped and developed to promote various adventure tourism activities.
The government has already planned initiatives such as rafting in Satkosia and hot air balloon rides over Hirakud. Similar facilities are also being considered in other locations across the state.
More News

Cannabis stashed in cricket bats seized in Odisha, two held

08 Dec 2025 | 5:32 PM

Bhubaneshwar, Dec 8 (UNI) With enforcement agencies stepping up vigil, the drug peddlers have resorted to inventive ploy to escape detection. Two persons were arrested on Monday while trying to smuggle cannabis in cricket bats in Odisha’s Berhampur city.

see more..

Bihar Mandai Weir Irrigation Project to be reviewed weekly

08 Dec 2025 | 5:09 PM

Patna, Dec 8 (UNI) With an aim to attain speedy growth and to expedite the implementation of Mandai Weir Irrigation Project, Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit on Monday directed the authorities concerned to complete the project by May 2026 so that farmers can get timely irrigation facilities.

see more..

All India civil service exam success rate abysmally low in Odisha

08 Dec 2025 | 5:08 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 8 (UNI) The success rate of Odia students in union Public Service Commission (UPSC)’s All India Civil Service Examination is left much to be desired.

see more..

Video of cash donations for proposed Babri Mosque in Murshidabad sparks debate

08 Dec 2025 | 5:02 PM

Kolkata, Dec 8 (UNI) A video showing stacks of currency notes being counted as donations
for the proposed Babri Mosque in Beldanga, Murshidabad, has drawn wide public attention
after suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir posted it on social media.

see more..

Temperatures dip further in Bengal as northerly winds strengthen

08 Dec 2025 | 4:53 PM

Kolkata, Dec 8 (UNI)With no new low-pressure system or cyclonic circulation forming over the Bay of Bengal and the free entry of northerly winds into West Bengal, winter conditions continue to strengthen across the state.

see more..