Bhubaneswar: A cyclonic circulation formed over the South Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a low-pressure area (Lopar) around May 12 or 13 that may trigger widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across Odisha over the next few days, India Meteorological Department (IMD) sources said Friday,...
Bhubaneswar: The brutal mob lynching of a youth in Balianta on the outskirts of the capital has triggered a sharp political confrontation, with Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress launching a blistering attack on the state government over what they described as a complete...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in completion of houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U 2.0), marking a significant milestone in the state’s urban development journey. Since the launch of PMAY-U 2.0 in September 2024, Odisha...
Bhubaneswar: Sludge removed from drains must be cleared from roadsides within 24 hours to avoid inconvenience to residents and traffic disruptions, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Chanchal Rana directed officials during a high-level monsoon preparedness meeting at Ekamra Hall Friday. Chairing the meeting, BMC Mayor...
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Parents’ Federation (OPF) has demanded a high-level inquiry into alleged irregularities in the CHSE Odisha Plus II examinations e-valuation contract. In a letter to Chief Secretary Anu Garg, the federation president alleged that the CHSE awarded the digital evaluation work of nearly...
Bhubaneswar: Intensify field-level supervision, conduct regular awareness and outreach camps, improve inter-departmental coordination, and ensure quality and time-bound implementation of all departmental programmes, ordered the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar Vashishth to District Social Security...
New Delhi: Finn Allen smashed a 47-ball 100 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to register their fourth win on the trot in the IPL Friday. Opting to bowl, KKR spinners led by Sunil Narine strangled Delhi Capitals in...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania Friday advised adolescents to focus on educational content on social media and use it to build a brighter future. Khurania said this while launching Juventica, a child welfare police officers (CWPOs) outreach programme with adolescents. Odisha Police, in collaboration...
Mayurbhanj: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo Friday inaugurated a 33/11 KV power substation at Deuli in Mayurbhanj district through virtual mode. The substation will provide power to over 15,000 families across six panchayats in the district, such as Chuhata, Kanimahuli, Nuagaon, Jhaliamara,...
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida has written to all MLAs urging them to actively support the construction of anganwadi centre buildings in their respective constituencies, officials said Friday. Parida, who is in charge of the women and child development department, also asked the...
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