Mohana

Two orphaned sisters, aged 12 and 14, rescued four years ago in Odisha's Gajapati district, have found a loving home in Italy. A couple from Florence, after a three-year adoption process, officially adopted the girls on Friday. The adoption was facilitated by the Central Adoption Resources Authority, marking a new chapter for the siblings.

A remarkable achievement unfolds as all 35 inmates, including 18 girls, from Gajapati district's government child care institutions have successfully cleared their HSC examinations. Many of these children, largely orphans, received dedicated coaching, leading to impressive grades for some. Officials are now planning counseling sessions to guide their future academic and vocational pursuits.

Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowned during a TV serial shoot at Talasari beach last month. Viscera samples, preserved after the post-mortem, are delayed in forensic analysis due to election duty in West Bengal. Police have registered a negligence case against five production company officials.

Viscera samples of Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who drowned during a TV serial shoot, are delayed due to election duties in West Bengal. Post-mortem revealed seawater and sand in his lungs, and police have registered a negligence case against five production officials.

Berhampur MP Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy has urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to rename Paralakhemundi railway station after Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati. This move aims to honor the Maharaja's significant role in the formation of a separate Odisha state. The MP also proposed a bronze statue at the station.

Chinna Marumagal, the beloved Tamil serial starring Navin Kumar and Swetha, has achieved a remarkable 400-episode milestone. This emotional family drama, which premiered in January 2023, captivates audiences with its compelling narrative of Tamilselvi, a village girl determined to become a doctor against her family's conservative views and an arranged marriage.

Ganjam district administration is launching a crackdown on black marketing and hoarding of cooking gas cylinders at the block level. This initiative follows the seizure of 107 LPG cylinders and aims to curb illegal activities, ensuring adequate supply to consumers and institutions.

A case has been filed against five production house members following the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. His wife alleges gross negligence, citing a lack of permits and ignored safety warnings about Talasari beach's treacherous conditions. The production house is accused of misrepresenting facts to evade accountability after the actor drowned during a shoot.

Tragedy struck during a serial shoot off Odisha's Talsari beach as actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowned. While police ruled out foul play, the production team lacked necessary permissions. The incident highlights a concerning lack of safety regulations for film shoots in the state, with a new policy reportedly in the works.

The Congress has filed a third petition seeking the disqualification of suspended MLA Ramesh Jena for cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha election. This follows earlier petitions against two other MLAs who defied the party whip. The Congress cited documentary evidence and past precedents to support their plea for disqualification under the anti-defection law.

Nandamuri Balakrishna, a prominent Telugu 'mass hero', is impressing audiences with recent film choices like 'Daaku Maharaaj' and 'Akhanda'. His career is deeply rooted in the influential Nandamuri–Nara dynasty, a powerhouse in Tollywood and Andhra Pradesh politics, stemming from his father, the legendary NTR. Balakrishna's family ties and upcoming projects are detailed.

Bharata Chaitanya Yuvajana party president Bode Ramachandra Yadav criticized the Andhra Pradesh government for neglecting Dalit and BC leaders in district naming. He urged Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to rename districts after Bahujan icons like Damodaram Sanjivayya and Vangaveeti Mohana Ranga, warning of statewide agitation if demands are not met.

Forest personnel rescued a spotted deer trapped in an iron fence on a college campus near Mohana. The one-and-a-half-year-old deer received treatment at a local veterinary hospital. Its condition is good and it will be released into the nearby forest once fully recovered. Wildlife activists have urged the forest department to create water facilities for animals during summer.

Tamil Nadu rode on top knocks from Lakshay Jain (110, 9x4) and S Mohana Kumar (113, 18x4) to end the opening day of their U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy clash against Kerala at the NFC Grounds in Hyderabad on a strong note with the scoreboard reading 269 for 3.

Actress Monalisa, who plays the role of Mohana Daayan in Nazar, is back in a new avatar.

I wanted to do webseries and short films, and shows like these give me the right platform, says Mohana.

Squadron Leader Mohana Singh has become the first woman fighter pilot to join the Indian Air Force's prestigious 18 Flying Bullets squadron, operating LCA Tejas jets. Her involvement in the 'Tarang Shakti' exercise highlights India's 'Make in India' initiative and represents a significant step forward for women in combat roles within the IAF.

Government supply medicines, including antibiotics and vitamins, were found dumped along a five to seven-km stretch of National Highway 326 near Mohana. A joint team of medical staff and police seized the medicines, some of which were not supplied to the district. An FIR has been lodged for an inquiry into the incident.

Sourav Ganguly hosted ‘Dadagiri Unlimited Season 9’ is going to air a fun-filled episode today (February 27). Team ‘Gouri Elo’ will make a special appearance on the popular show and play the game with Dada. Actors Sumanta Mukhopadhyay, Biswarup Bandyopadhyay, Bhaswar Chatterjee, Raj Bhattacharya, Sreetama Roychowdhury, Mohana Maity, and others will feature in ‘Dadagiri Unlimited Season 9’.

"Doctors have said that an immediate heart transplant is the only way out for my mother. We need to find a B+ heart as soon as possible," said Dr S Karunya, Mohana's daughter.

A youth from Haryana was arrested from Gajapati's Mohana area on Wednesday for allegedly sexually exploiting a teenager for five years.

Panic gripped patients at the community health centre (CHC) in Mohana, Gajapati district, after a fire broke out on the premises on Friday due to a suspected electric short circuit.

Actress Mohana will soon be seen in a film to be directed by T. Hariharan who directed the epic tale Pazhassi Raja. The actress is extremely excited to work with Hariharan.