The Odisha government has extended full support to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other concerned authorities for an effective response and investigation into the force-landing of an IndiaOne Air's Caravan 208 aircraft in Rourkela, Jharkhand.
The Odisha government responded promptly by alerting the Directorate team and initiating coordination with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) after an IndiaOne Air type of aircraft (Caravan 208) bearing Regn. VT-KSS, which was flying from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela, force-lande
The Minister stated that the aircraft, carrying passengers including the pilot, reportedly experienced a sudden drop in pressure and lost balance while flying at a relatively low altitude, leading to the crash.6 injured, including 2 crew members and 4 passengers, sustained injuries in the
India One Air type of aircraft (Caravan 208) bearing Regn. VT-KSS, which was flying from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela, force landed at a place near Jalda, when it was 8 Nautical miles short of reaching Rourkela, according to a release by the Directorate of Aviation.
"I have directed that the immediate best medical services be provided to those injured in this incident. I am personally monitoring the situation. I am praying at the feet of Lord Sri Jagannath for the swift recovery of all," the CM wrote.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday has chargesheeted 11 accused in a case relating to a loot of around 4,000 kg of explosives by armed cadres of the CPI (Maoist) terror organisation during transportation to a stone quarry in Odisha's Rourkela district, according to an of
In a significant visit to Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy underscored the plant's central role in India's industrial growth and outlined a transformative expansion roadmap.
Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy met the Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi for a detailed review of steel-related developments in the state, particularly the operations and expansion of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), Steel Ministry said on Wednesday.
The 4th National Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Sports Meet 2025 concluded with grandeur and patriotic fervour on Sunday at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Rourkela, coinciding with the nationwide celebration of Bhagwan Birsa Munda Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
The Commissioner highlighted the rapid progress of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), calling it a "silent revolution" that is transforming the educational landscape for tribal communities.
Ajeet Kumar Shrivastava, Commissioner, National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), attended the Boys' Hockey Final of the 4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 at the International Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela.