BJD team to assess ground situation
Bhubaneswar: Following directions of BJD President Naveen Patnaik, the party Thursday formed a seven-member fact-finding team to assess the current situation in Malkangiri district, where large-scale violence was reported after the body of a 51-year-old tribal woman was found. The...
CM hands over 35 CAA certificates
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday handed over citizenship certificates to 35 eligible applicants from Nabarangpur district under the provisions of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019. Speaking at the ceremony held at Krushi Bhavan auditorium, the CM described...
Cold wave worsens in Odisha, Semiliguda shivers at 3.5°C
Phulbani: Normal life in parts of Odisha was severely affected Thursday due to intense cold as the minimum temperature remained below 10 degrees Celsius in at least 15 places in 11 of the 30 districts, an official said. While the...
Two Bihar men arrested in Bhubaneswar with arms, ammunition
Bhubaneswar: Two men from Bihar were arrested with six pistols in Bhubaneswar Thursday, police said. Acting on a tip-off, the Special Task Force (STF) conducted a raid at Bankual Baliyatra Ground in the Badagada police station area and made the...
37,916 recruited in 18 months, says CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday said his government has appointed 37,916 people during its 18 months in office and is committed to fulfilling its promise of filling 65,000 government posts within the first two years. Majhi made...
Fire breaks out at bar in Bhubaneswar’s Satyabihar area
Bhubaneswar: A massive fire erupted at a bar in Bhubaneswar’s Satyabihar area Friday morning, sparking panic among residents as thick plumes of smoke rose from the building. Officials have not yet determined whether it was triggered by an electrical fault, a kitchen mishap or another cause. Teams from the Odisha...
Read moreDetailsModi, Trump talk expanding trade and tech ties in call
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump with a focus on progress in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The leaders exchanged views on expanding cooperation in trade, critical technologies, energy, defence and security, officials said. Both leaders agreed to work closely to address shared challenges and advance common interests, they said. Orissa POST- Odisha's No.1 Trusted English Daily
Read moreDetailsPakistan court jails former ISI chief Faiz Hameed for 14 years
Islamabad: Pakistan's former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment after he was found guilty on multiple charges by a military court, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced Thursday, local media reported. The Field General Court Martial sentenced Hameed, who has previously served as director general of ISI. In a press release, ISPR stated that court martial proceedings against Faiz Hameed started August 12,...
Read moreDetailsBangladesh announces February 12 polls after Hasina’s ouster
Dhaka: Bangladesh will hold the 13th parliamentary election February 12, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin announced Thursday. This will be the first election after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in a violent student-led protest in August 2024. “The voting will be held Thursday, February 12, 2026,” the CEC said. Orissa POST- Odisha's No.1 Trusted English Daily
Read moreDetailsTwo men from J&K arrested in Arunachal on alleged espionage charges
Itanagar: Two men from Jammu and Kashmir were arrested in Arunachal Pradesh on espionage charges, police said Thursday. Those arrested were identified as Nazir Ahmad Malik and Sabir Ahmed Mir, both natives of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, they said. On the basis of intelligence inputs, Nazir was arrested from a rented house in Ganga village in the Chimpu police station area of Itanagar November 22, they added. During interrogation, Nazir...
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BJD team to assess ground situation
Bhubaneswar: Following directions of BJD President Naveen Patnaik, the party Thursday formed a seven-member fact-finding team to assess the current situation in Malkangiri district, where large-scale violence was reported after the body of a 51-year-old tribal woman was found. The team comprises Manas Madkami, Manohar Randhari, MLA, Ramesh Majhi, ex-Minister, Pradeep Majhi, ex-MP, Rabi Nanda, ex-Minister, Ishwar...
CAG’s new office in City from April 15
Bhubaneswar: If everything goes well, a new office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India – Eastern Region will start functioning from the City here April 15, 2026. According to official communication, the CAG has approved the creation of its office for Eastern Region in Bhubaneswar, marking a major step toward decentralising oversight and strengthening...
Fire breaks out at bar in Bhubaneswar’s Satyabihar area
Bhubaneswar: A massive fire erupted at a bar in Bhubaneswar’s Satyabihar area Friday morning, sparking panic among residents as thick plumes of smoke rose from the building. Officials have not yet determined whether it was triggered by an electrical fault, a kitchen mishap or another cause. Teams from the Odisha Fire Services are currently working to contain...
CM hands over 35 CAA certificates
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday handed over citizenship certificates to 35 eligible applicants from Nabarangpur district under the provisions of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019. Speaking at the ceremony held at Krushi Bhavan auditorium, the CM described the CAA as “a sacred and compassionate law, akin to the purifying Ganga, offering hope and relief...
Avoid plastic, protect planet: Adyasha
MANAS BISWAL, OP Angul: Protecting the environment begins at home, and avoiding the use of plastic in households is essential now, said Dharitri and OrissaPOST Chief Executive Adyasha Satpathy, while addressing an awareness programme organised by ‘Sathi Parivar’ at Brajamohan High School, Jarada, under Banarpal block in Angul district, Thursday. Adyasha highlighted the urgency of creating a...
Wildlife key to ecological balance: Tathagata
DIVYASHANTANU NATH, OP Angul: Wildlife plays an essential and independent role in maintaining ecological balance, said Dharitri and Orissa POST Editor Tathagata Satpathy Thursday. He was speaking as the chief guest at a programme on “Community Contribution to Forest and Wildlife Conservation and Rural Environmental Protection,” organised in Rautala village under Badahinsara panchayat in Banarpal block of...
Horoscope December 12: Profitable day for Sagittarius; Capricorn advised to avoid hasty decisions
Start your day with a quick cosmic check-in. Today’s planetary alignments bring a mix of opportunity, emotion and momentum for all 12 zodiac signs. Whether you’re navigating work pressures, relationship shifts or personal goals, your horoscope offers a glimpse of what the stars may have in store. Read on to see how the day’s energies could shape your decisions, moods...
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Participants perform at 16th Bharat Muni Festival at GKCM, Thursday.
Cold wave worsens in Odisha, Semiliguda shivers at 3.5°C
Phulbani: Normal life in parts of Odisha was severely affected Thursday due to intense cold as the minimum temperature remained below 10 degrees Celsius in at least 15 places in 11 of the 30 districts, an official said. While the minimum temperature at hill station Semiliguda in Koraput district was recorded at 3.5 degrees Celsius, Phulbani, the...
AIMPLB delegation urges Rijiju to extend Waqf registration deadline
New Delhi: A delegation of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), along with some MPs,met Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju Thursday, urging him to grant a one-year extension for registering Waqf properties on the 'UMEED' portal after the deadline for doing so expired last week. Some office-bearers of the AIMPLB, along with MPs Asaduddin...


























































































