Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the recent deadly blast in Delhi in which at least 12 people were killed and dozens injured, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday, emphasised the need for a foolproof security arrangement during the upcoming India-South Africa T-20 International match...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has released its official holiday list for the year 2026, declaring 29 days as government holidays for state offices and executive magistrate courts. The Revenue and Disaster Management Department (R&DM), through a detailed notification, outlined the complete holiday schedule for the upcoming...
Cuttack: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday announced the extension of Bali Jatra in Cuttack by one more day. The annual trade fair, which began on the occasion of 'Kartik Purnima' November 5 and was supposed to conclude Wednesday (November 12), will now end...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Wednesday wished people on the occasion of 'Prathamastami', the celebration honouring the firstborns in a family. In a post on X, the governor said, "Heartfelt greetings and best...
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: CBI has arrested two alleged conmen — Ajit Kumar Patra, reportedly an Odisha native, and Minku Lal Jain — for running a “sophisticated impersonation and bribery racket” purportedly involving senior public servants and private individuals, officials said Wednesday. Patra, in connivance with Jain,...
Keonjhar: With every Odia household all set to celebrate 'Prathamashtami' – a festival celebrating the birth of first progeny – Wednesday, the demand for ‘Enduri Pitha’ (a steamed pancake made with turmeric as a wrapper) has reached the pinnacle. The entire Keonjhar market fills with...
Baripada: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) Tuesday asked the state government to examine the allegations of unregulated construction, tree felling, borewell digging, and plastic waste dumping within the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj, take necessary action,...
Bhubaneswar: Five Odisha districts will receive the prestigious Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025 from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi November 18, official sources said Tuesday. Ganjam, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Cuttack, and Mayurbhanj will receive awards under Category...
Chhatrapur: Podampeta-Gokharkuda sea coast is all set to welcome the Olive Ridley turtles for mass nesting during the 2025-26 season. Much like the previous year, lakhs of turtles are expected this season, given the favourable atmospheric conditions. Berhampur Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Sunny Khokhar stated...
Patana: An eight-year-old girl suffered severe burns after her clothes caught fire while she was warming herself near a hearth at a government-run hostel in Patana block of Keonjhar district Monday night. The victim, identified as Jayanti Munda, a Class II student and daughter of...
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