Ex-OECF engineer gets 2-year RI for DA
Dhenkanal: A Special Judge for Vigilance in Dhenkanal Monday sentenced former Assistant of the Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund (OECF), Niaranjan Panda, to two years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000. Panda, who had retired from...
Days after raid, poultry goes missing from Chitalpada islet
Nandapur: Days after a major drug seizure on Chitalpada islet in Jolaput reservoir here in Koraput district, over 100 Kadaknath and more than 150 Turkey varieties of fowls and hens, as well as over 50 ducks, have gone missing from...
Chief Secretary: Ensure readiness to respond to emergency
Bhubaneswar: In view of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Chief Secretary Anu Garg Monday directed officers to remain alert, continuously monitor developments, and ensure readiness to respond to any emergency involving people from Odisha staying in the affected...
Fire near Jharsuguda airport spreads panic
Jharsuguda: A major fire broke out in a small forest close to Veer Surendra Sai Airport Monday morning, triggering panic in the area, even as it took around two hours for the firefighters to extinguish the raging blaze. According to...
Heatwave SOP issued for colleges, varsities
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education department has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for heatwave management in all higher education institutions across the state ahead of the summer of 2026. The directive aims to ensure preparedness and protect the health and...
Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4-5 weeks
Washington: US President Donald Trump says Iran operations are likely to last 4 to 5 weeks but that he's prepared "to go far longer than that." Trump spoke Monday at a White House ceremony. The war in the Middle East spiralled further Monday as Israel and the US pounded Iran....
Read moreDetailsStranded PV Sindhu to miss All England Championships; Lakshya faces tough challenge
Birmingham: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships starting here Tuesday after being stranded in Dubai amid the US bombing of Iran and the resultant airspace closure in the Gulf region. Travel disruptions have marred the build-up to the Super 1000 event, with Sindhu stuck in Dubai since Saturday after flights were suspended following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran and the subsequent retaliation...
Read moreDetailsUP: Amethi residents stranded in Iran; families seek Centre’s help
Amethi/Mainpuri: Several people, including four students, from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi are stranded in Iran following the attack on the Islamic nation by the US and Israel, police said Monday. All those stranded are residents of Bhanauli village in the Musafirkhana area of the Amethi district, the officials said. However, in Israel, three brothers from the Mainpuri district, who had gone to the country for work in 2024, are safe and continuing...
Read moreDetailsMiddle East crisis: IndiGo to operate 10 relief flights from Jeddah March 3
New Delhi: IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to four Indian cities March 3 to bring back passengers stranded due to the Middle East crisis. A source said flights from Jeddah will be operated to Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Ahmedabad. The civil aviation ministry Monday said it was closely monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of the Middle East and its impact on international flight operations. "IndiGo...
Read moreDetailsEtihad, Emirates resume limited flights after war-related suspension
Dubai: Long-haul carriers Etihad and Emirates began limited flights Monday after halting them for the ongoing war. The carriers, based in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, launched flights Monday afternoon. Flight-tracking data showed Etihad flights moving first. Dubai's government said it would have a "limited resumption of operations," telling passengers only to come to the airport if they had been contacted directly. Orissa POST - Odisha’s No.1 English Daily
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Ex-OECF engineer gets 2-year RI for DA
Dhenkanal: A Special Judge for Vigilance in Dhenkanal Monday sentenced former Assistant of the Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund (OECF), Niaranjan Panda, to two years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000. Panda, who had retired from OECF, was chargesheeted by Odisha Vigilance under Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption...
Days after raid, poultry goes missing from Chitalpada islet
Nandapur: Days after a major drug seizure on Chitalpada islet in Jolaput reservoir here in Koraput district, over 100 Kadaknath and more than 150 Turkey varieties of fowls and hens, as well as over 50 ducks, have gone missing from the riverine settlement, residents said. Notably, a joint team of Koraput police and Padua police raided Chitalpada...
Chief Secretary: Ensure readiness to respond to emergency
Bhubaneswar: In view of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Chief Secretary Anu Garg Monday directed officers to remain alert, continuously monitor developments, and ensure readiness to respond to any emergency involving people from Odisha staying in the affected regions. The Chief Secretary’s direction came during a high-level meeting to assess the safety and security of...
Fire near Jharsuguda airport spreads panic
Jharsuguda: A major fire broke out in a small forest close to Veer Surendra Sai Airport Monday morning, triggering panic in the area, even as it took around two hours for the firefighters to extinguish the raging blaze. According to officials, the fire was first noticed around 11 am in bushes and dry vegetation located in front...
Heatwave SOP issued for colleges, varsities
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education department has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for heatwave management in all higher education institutions across the state ahead of the summer of 2026. The directive aims to ensure preparedness and protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff during extreme heat conditions. According to the department, colleges and universities...
JHW’s 13th trail stumbles upon tales of Buddhism
Jagatsinghpur: Heritage enthusiasts under the aegis of Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) set out on their 13th venture Sunday to explore the lesser-known and vibrant hot-spots which have deep-rooted links to the socio-religious fabrics of the region with references to Buddhism and Hinduism. While visiting the ancient Nagarjuna Temple and the Janardana Vishnu Temple in Kaduapada, located in...
Capital promotes eco-friendly, sustainable Holi
Bhubaneswar: Holi celebrations in the Capital this year are set to go beyond the usual splash of vibrant colours and joyous gatherings, with a renewed focus on responsibility and sustainability. Across the City — from residential colonies to community grounds — preparations are in full swing for a grand yet eco-friendly Holi. Markets are witnessing brisk business...
Two men, mother held for illegal liquor trade, attack on police
Bhubaneswar: Police have arrested two men and their mother in connection with the illegal sale of country and foreign liquor in the City. They have also been accused of attacking a police patrol team under Chandaka Police Station limits here, officials said Monday. The accused have been identified as Prakash Behera (34), Sridhar Behera (40) and their...
International art camp held at Konark Sun Temple
Bhubaneswar: A three-day international artists’ camp, ‘Pratibimba 3’, was recently organised by the Global Artist Forum at the Konark Sun Temple. As many as 35 painters from different countries and various states of India participated in the camp, creatively capturing the architectural beauty of the temple on canvas in their unique styles. On the occasion, former Secretary...
Odisha shines at IndiaSkills eastern region competition
Bhubaneswar: The four-day IndiaSkills Regional Competition 2025–26 for the eastern region concluded at the SDI Auditorium Monday. Organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) with support from the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the event saw over 200 youths from Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and the Andaman and Nicobar...

























































































