Sabyasachi helps the needy become self-sufficient
Actor Sabyasachi Mishra, who helped many migrant labourers reach home during the lockdown, has also been providing livelihood support to the needy.
Heavy Rainfall at Several Districts of Odisha!
The low pressure across the Bay of Bengal has caused extreme rainfall in several districts of Odisha. The state on Monday has received heavy rainfall. In fact, the rainfa
Other univs not to follow Khallikote, slash fees: VCs
Plus II admissions starts in state amid Covid-19 restrictions
Heron with colour aberration photographed in state for 1st time
HC defers video hearings to tomorrow on account of buildings sanitisation
Narrow escape leaves patients of Sadguru hospital traumatised
Odisha government orders probe into Sadguru Covid Hospital fire mishap
The state government on Monday ordered an inquiry into the fire mishap at Sadguru Covid Hospital in Cuttack. Fire directorate sources said the private hospital did not po
CET holds faculty devpt prog online
Fire breaks out at Odisha Covid hospital, all patients safe
At least 127 Covid-infected patients were evacuated from Sadguru Covid hospital in Jagatpur area of Cuttack following a fire mishap on Monday.
On day of record surge, Naveen Patnaik talks of united fight against virus
The state on Sunday recorded the highest single-day spike of 4,330 Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of infected persons in Odisha to 1,79, 880. The toll reached 70
Khallikote University slashes course fees by 60-65%
In a big relief for students aspiring to seek admission into different postgraduate courses in Khallikote University here this year, the authorities have decided to lower
Youth held for bid to foment trouble online
The commissionerate police has launched investigation into an alleged online hate message against goddess Durga and detained a youth in this connection on Sunday. The acc
Two minor sons kill father in Keonjhar
Two minor brothers aged 15 and 17 were arrested on Sunday for reportedly killing their 50-year-old father on Saturday night in Keonjhar.
Prakruti unhappy with probe into Sushants death
National Award-winning actress Prakruti Mishra is not happy with the #JusticeForSSR campaign. Without taking any names, she pointed out that its being used by too many pe
Several Districts Warned of Floods due to Low Pressure!
The meteorological department on Sunday flashed flood warnings to several districts of Odisha. A low pressure formed over the north-east of the Bay of Bengal will likely
Varsha Priyadarshini helps tribal girl
Ollywood actress Varsha Priyadarshini, who is in the middle of a bitter legal battle with actor-husband Anubhav Mohanty, has come forward to help a tribal girl who happen
Dist collectors put on alert as low pressure brews over Bay
Sasmit Patra presides over RS session
10 rly staff succumb to virus, 827 test +ve in ECoR zone
Govt plans to rejig state share in central schemes
Varsha- Anubhav case reaches Supreme Court
The marital discord between the actor couple Anubhav Mohanty and Varsha Priyadarshini has reached the Supreme Court.
City rooftop gardens supply kadha ingredients as families develop a green thumb
Shopping at brick and mortar stores loses its zing as buyers move online in Covid times
No starry nights this time, rue light decorators
Parents direct kids to hobbies to stave off cabin fever
Govt to scale up RT-PCR tests to 10,000 a day
Govt e-governance initiative yet to take off
Govt to replace 12 ordinances with bills in monsoon session
Bhubaneswar: Rooftop gardens supply kadha ingredients as families develop a green thumb
Staying at home during the lockdown has prompted gardening enthusiasts to devote more time to grow vegetables. It not only ensured fresh food on the table, it led to the
Odisha: Parents direct kids to hobbies to stave off confinement fatigue
CBI raids former Odisha minister's residence over chit fund scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which has been probing chit fund scam by 44 companies in the state since 2014, on Friday raided the houses of senior BJD leader
CBI raids former Odisha minister Debi Mishra's house in Seashore Ponzi scam
For All Pandals, The Hight of Idols Would Be 4-feet
After a proper inspection in Cuttack, Sudhanshu Sarangi, Police Commissioner has informed the during the 2020 Durga Puja celebration, the height of idols would not exceed
Minor sons kill mother in Bhubaneswar, confess to crime: Cops
Airfield Police here on Thursday apprehended two minor boys for allegedly killing their mother in their flat in Sundarpada on Wednesday night. The deceased was 40.
Odia celebs wish the Prime Minister on his birthday
Odia celebrities wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi a long and healthy life on his 70th birthday today.
Birthday boy Akash Dasnayak celebrates with fans
Actor Akash Dasnayak celebrated his birthday today by interacting online with fans and the inmates of an orphanage and an old-age home. The actor, who is also a politicia
Odisha: MLAs to wear face shields, masks for monsoon session of assembly
Legislators, as well as assembly staff, will wear face shields and masks in the house to protect themselves from Covid-19 during the monsoon session, which will start fro
Odisha may receive moderate rainfall over next 3 days: IMD
A fresh low pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday and might trigger widespread rainfall in the state for three days, the latest forecast from t
Rationalisation plan for two special security battalions
Nearly a month after rationalizing 905 posts of the special operation group (SOG) in favour of police stations, the state police have now planned to transfer several post
Bhubaneswar: Fresh guidelines to shift Covid patients to hospital
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has come up with a fresh standard operating procedure (SOP) to expedite shifting of critical Covid-19 patients in home isolati
Covid-19: Twins' struggle for hospital admission in Bhubaneswar
After losing their mother in Covid-19 within three days of their birth, 10-day old twins from Jharsuguda district had to struggle for more than 15 hours to finally get ad
Organisers scout for new weapons as goddess shrinks
In U-turn, govt says no curb on Covid patients visiting twin cities for treatment
Odisha: Naveen Patnaik asks DGP to tighten Covid norms as state reports highest spike of 4,270 cases
What was birthday boy Chandan up to today?
Actor Chandan Kar celebrated his birthday today with a lot of humanitarian activities. He provided study materials to needy students, organised a plantation programme, he
Four more services set for integration with Odisha Agnishama Seva portal
Odisha fire services directorate is all set to roll out four new types of online services in compliance with the governments 5-T initiative.
In highest one day spike, 4,270 test positive for Covid-19 in Odisha
In the highest single-day spike so far in Odisha, 4,270 more people tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday raising the total virus case load in state to 1,62,920. Elev
Odisha government tries to shield twin cities as infections rise
The state government on Tuesday asked the district administrations to avoid referring patients to Cuttack and Bhubaneswar where the intensive care units (ICUs) are almost
Central Team to Assess the Flood Condition in the State
A Central team of 6 members, led by Praveen Vasishta, Home Ministry LWEs Joint Secretary, has arrived Odisha on a 2-day visit to assess the damages caused by the flood. T
#BicycleDiaries: Twin city residents opt for a safe and healthy commute
Cycling has become the new buzzword for people in the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. It started during the nationwide lockdown when there were restrictions on ve
Bank officer, businessman held for cash credit scam in Bhubaneswar
Odisha home guards' future uncertain as government stops their recruitment
Home guards, who have been serving as an auxiliary force in Odisha police for decades, could see a their numbers dwindle after the state government decided to stop their
Odisha: Reserves 50% beds of private hospitals in 5 cities for Covid
The state government on Monday made it mandatory for private hospitals in five citiesBhubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, Rourkela and Sambalpurto reserve 50% of their genera
AJit Das given guard of honour
Veteran Odia actor and theatre personality Ajit Das was cremated following a guard of honour at Satyanagar graveyard on Monday.
Odisha: Farmer bodies protest three farm sector ordinances
Members of six farmer organisations under the aegis of All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee on Monday staged protest in Bhubaneswar against three farm sector
Capital policing likely to be normal by October 1st week
Normalcy in the functioning of police stations here is likely to return in the first week of October, said commissioner of police Sudhanshu Sarangi as the Covid positive
How to keep yourself Safe from Online Scams?
The growing usage of internet has lead to online scams. People who spend most of their time on internet can become a target of online scams. Online scams cost victims tho
Cinematographer Piyush Puty recovers from Covid-19
Bollywood cinematographer Piyush Puty recently recovered from Covid-19 after undergoing a 14-day quarantine and having medication.
Relief for migrants as special train service begins
Safety checks in place for NEET
Popular Jatra actor Mahendra Das passes away
Renowned Jatra actor Mahendra Das, who was popular as Bhiku Seth, a character he had played in a play, passed away following a heart attack at his residence in Cuttack to
Odia filmmakers Hindi film wins international award
National Award-winning Odia filmmaker Susant Mishras Hindi film, Josef - Born in Grace, won the Best Set Design award at the Madrid International Film Festival 2020.
The East Coast Railway (ECoR) is all set to start more new inter-state trains from the 12th of September. The various special trains started by ECoR includes Visakhapatna
Odisha government opts for Centres recommendation on GST compensation
Even as a number of states ruled by opposition parties have rejected the Centres proposal on GST compensation, the BJD government on Friday opted for the first one of the
Partha and Archita team up for new film
Actor Partha Sarathi Ray, who is known for his serious approach to acting, is playing the lead along with Archita Sahu for the first time in the film, Durgati Nashini.
Odisha: Amid pandemic, NGO helps tribal kids continue study
With schools closed and reliable internet being out of reach for large segments of the population, it is feared that many children may have been cut off from education or
Odisha: Naveen Patnaik launches scheme to ensure safety and dignity of the core sanitation workers
Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday launched the GARIMA scheme that aims to ensure safety and dignity of the core sanitation workers in the state, who deal with faeca
Odisha CM announces special package of Rs 300 crore for flood-hit farmers
Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a special package of Rs 300 crore to support the livelihood of around four lakh farmers, fishermen, weavers, arti
Odisha minister tests positive for Covid-19
Odisha's Women and Child Development and Mission Shakti Minister Tukuni Sahu on Friday said that she has tested positive for Covid-19.
SAMAVESH 2020: The XAHS Business Conclave
Samavesh is the Annual Business Conclave of Xavier School of Human Settlements (XAHS), Xavier University Bhubaneswar. The event witnesses leaders from the industry enligh
Bijus brainchild, Armys secret Tibetan force has deep Odisha roots
State police confirm death of two cops in Kalahandi anti-Maoist op
Odisha cadre IPS officers cabinet secretariat posting axed
Nitish dials Naveen, seeks BJDs support for party member
Gajbhiye appeals to govt to drop charges
Govt bans excesses, allows only rituals during pujas
BMC to look after travel and stay of NEET aspirants
Covid-19: Odisha government issues guidelines ahead of festive season
54 corona warriors lose battle against virus in Odisha, half in past 1 month
Fifty-four frontline workers have so far succumbed to Covid-19 in the state, an official source said on a day the toll went up to 580 with the death of 11 more patients.
Govt wants archaeology dept to restore smaller temples around Lingaraj shrine
IAS officers posted as collectors after successful Covid stint
17-year-old rescued from relatives house
State economic corridor to be part of central project
4 women among 5 Maoists gunned down in Kalahandi
Odia prof dies at NIT-Hamirpur, family alleges foul play
As schools move online, parents concerned over e-exams
Road accidents due to drink driving go up, but checking
Nutritional needs of moms, kids: HC seeks report on govt schemes
Veteran filmmaker Sarada Prasanna Naik passes away
Veteran Odia filmmaker and popular lyricist of the 60s and 70s, Sarada Prasanna Naik passed away this evening.