Odisha: Euphoria missing as Puri gears up for Debasnan Purnima without devotees
Though festivity rent the air on the eve of Debasnan Purnima, the euphoria was missing in Puri as the government geared up to
Odisha: Lord Jagannath's bathing rituals held in Puri amid Covid restrictions,
The annual bathing rituals of the trinity of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath were held here on Thursday
Tug of war over unique handloom sari with 'Maa' written on it in 13 Indian
Odisha known for its intricate weaves and traditional handloom saris that are quite unique for their technique of weaving,
Odisha: NIT Rourkela student makes device that can stop oxygen wastage
A fourth-year integrated MSc physics student of National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, has invented a device 'Oxyserve'
Panchayat election likely to be delayed: Odisha poll panel
The state election commission (SEC) on Tuesday said panchayat polls in Odisha could be delayed because of non-finalization of
Wages of convicts hiked marginally in Odisha
Daily wages of the convicts in jails have been marginally hiked with the state government revising the per-day incentive of
Odisha: 35 police platoons, 15 CCTV cameras to keep devotees at bay on Snan
The Puri police on Tuesday finalised the security arrangements for Thursday's Debasnan Purnima. The police have divided Puri
Odisha: 28% of target population has got one dose of vaccine so far
The state on Tuesday administered another 2.92 lakh doses of Covid vaccine, raising the total jabs administered so far to 1.
Puri king may not perform Chhera Pahanra this Debasnan Purnima
Puri king Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb (67), who had abstained from performing his hereditary Chhera Pahanra service (sweeping of
Odisha: 35 platoons force, 15 CCTV cameras for smooth conduct of Debasnan
The Puri police on Tuesday finalised the security arrangements for Thursdays Debasnan Purnima in Jagannath temple. The police
Odisha: Infant sold by mother for money in Kendrapada district rescued
A 10-month-old baby girl was rescued on Monday and lodged at a government-run Child Care Institute (CRI) at Kora village in
BJP protests over Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's and not PM's posters outside
BJP workers on Monday staged protests at vaccination centres In different parts of the state over the display of chief
Mayurbhanj man says got two doses in 5 minutes, Odisha government says claim
The state government on Monday denied the administration of two doses of Covid-19 vaccine, Covishield, to a 51-year-old man
Odisha positivity falls below 5% after two months
The state's test positivity rate (TPR) on Monday dropped below 5% for the first time in more than two months since April 10.
Odisha: Rath Yatra days away, second dose for Puri Jagannath Temple servitors
In view of the Rath Yatra on July 12, the state government has started administering the second dose of Covishield to the
Odisha: Age, Covid no bar for 90-year-old chariot maker in Puri
With a vast experience of more than 70 years, Maharana is no less than an asset for the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration
Odisha government orders premature release of 16 murder convicts
The state government on Monday issued an order for the premature release of 16 convicts, who had been serving life
Odisha: Man given two doses of Covid vaccine in 30 minutes
A 51-year-old man in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district was administrated two doses of Covid-19 vaccine within only 30 minutes,
Odisha: Covid throws Dokra craftspeople out of jobs in Kendrapada dist
Around 15,000 tribal families engaged in craftwork are staring at a bleak future with no takers for their exquisite dokra
Over 60 crore to be spent on Odia University, work to start soon
The construction of the proposed Odia University at Satyabadi in Puri is expected to start soon as the Odisha Bridge and
Odisha: 14 detained for killing man in witch-hunt
Police on Sunday detained at least 14 people for allegedly murdering a 50-year-old man on suspicion of witchcraft at
Class XII pass percentage likely to go up this year
Allaying fear of students and parents, the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) on Sunday clarified that all students
Odisha: Puri Jagannath Temple administration fixes schedule for Rath Yatra
Odisha government targets 3 lakh daily vaccination from Monday
Bhubaneswar: Relocation of iconic Konark horse statue at Master Canteen Square
Naveen Patnaik announces Ashirbad scheme for children orphaned by Covid-19
The new social welfare scheme announced on Fathers Day promises to help three categories of children-- those who have lost
International Yoga Day: 10.7% Bhubaneswar people practice all techniques of
Odia singer Tapu Mishra succumbs to post-Covid complications
The deadly second wave of covid-19 has taken away another celebrity of Odia film industry. Popular playback singer Tapu
Bhubaneswar 4th among top 10 liveable capital cities in India
The state capital has emerged as the fourth ranked city among the top 10 liveable capital cities in India in the Ease of
Two lakh Covid warriors in Odisha yet to get vax shots: Govt
Close to two lakh healthcare and frontline workers - the top two priority groups for vaccination - had registered for Covid
Lockdown brought people closer, improved father-child bonding
The pandemic-induced lockdown and work from home has turned out to be a boon for families as parents, especially fathers, got
Odisha: Three arrested for stealing mobile phones from patients
Three persons, including two security guards of the SLN Medical College and Hospital, were arrested for stealing cellphones
Odisha: BJP demands white paper on Covid-19 deaths
Odisha Medical Services Association seeks fulfilment of demands
Members of the Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) has requested chief minister Naveen Patnaik to fulfil their demands
STF in Mumbai to probe fake drugs case
A team of investigators from the special task force (STF) of the state Crime Branch left for Mumbai on Friday to investigate
Odisha: Prawn farms razed in Bhitarkanika
Officials on Friday launched a massive demolition drive against illegal prawn farms at Bhitarkanika National Park in the
After steady fall, Covid cases see marginal rise in Odisha
Covid infection in the state has been showing marginal increase in the past four days after 3,806 more tested positive on
Birendra Lakra, Amit Rohidas in Olympics hockey team
Hockey players Birendra Lakra (top) and Amit Rohidas have been picked for the 16-member Indian mens team for Tokyo Olympics.
Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges Odisha government not to
Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday appealed to the state government to protect an iconic warrior horse
Odisha: Lockdown likely to hit GST collection in June
The state GST (SGST) collection is likely to be affected in June as retail, tourism and hospitality industries have been
Class X result to form basis of Plus II theory marks
After multiple rounds of deliberations by a 14-member expert committee, the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) in
Odisha: Nayagarh girl was raped before her murder
A day after arresting a 22-year-old youth on charges of killing a 6-year-old girl at a village in Nayagarh district, the
Government asks fully vaccinated staff to join office
State government employees, who have been fully vaccinated, will now have to attend office even as various administrative
Backlog in test data update on central site
At least two lakh Covid test results are yet to be uploaded on the ICMR portal. Though the exercise has no direct impact on
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaiks Rs 1690 crore relief package for Covid-hit poor
Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday announced a Covid-19 package worth Rs 1,690 crore that would benefit the landless
Cops develop apps to create database on criminals
The commissionerate police has developed two web-based applications Kundli and Sandhan to create a database of criminals
In absence of exam, panel stuck on Class XII marking
Despite holding several meetings, the 14-member expert committee formed to decide the alternative assessment of higher
Odisha: AAI team in Puri to study international airport plan viability
The proposed Sri Jagannath International Airport in Puri may soon become a reality with a team of officials from the Airports
Minor raped before murder in Odisha's Nayagarh, second such incident in
Odisha CM announces Covid-19 package worth Rs 1,690 crore for poor, weaker
Odisha Mining Corporation contributes Rs 500 crore to CMRF to support fight
Odisha: 19-year-old man stabbed to death in Berhampur
A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death and two injured when they were attacked at Uttaramukhi Street under Bada Bazar police
Odisha: Peacock population grows to 2000 in Pakidi
Every monsoon, peacocks can be seen dancing on the Pakidi hills and roaming freely in the nearby areas due to the protection
SI recruitment task back with Odisha Police after 27 years
All eyes are now on the Odisha Police, which is set to conduct the recruitment of sub inspectors (SIs) after 27 years. The
Odisha BJP hopes for bigger share in Narendra Modi cabinet amid rejig buzz
With the buzz of a possible Cabinet expansion at the Centre by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, many names from Odisha are doing
Four more black fungus cases, Odisha to verify death reports
Odisha on Wednesday reported four new black fungus (mucormycosis) cases, taking the total to 87. AIIMS Bhubaneswar accounts
Two panels to oversee silver-plating of Puri Jagannath Temple doors
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri on Wednesday constituted two committees, one comprising structural
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik praises Raghurajpur artisans, disburses Rs 10,000 each
Chief minister Naveen Patnaik was all praise for the artisans of the Raghurajpur heritage crafts village in Puri district on
Odisha: Robust health infrastructure our top priority, investing Rs 8,500 crore
Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said the state government is investing more than Rs 8,500 crore on strengthening
State to be under partial lockdown until July 1: Odisha government
The state government on Wednesday announced that it would continue with the partial lockdown for two more weeks from Thursday
Odisha: Committees to oversee silver-plating of Puri Jagannath Temple doors
Odia diaspora celebrates Raja festival online
The Odia Society UAE celebrated global Raja Parba-2021 through a virtual platform on Sunday
Odisha Special Task Force to probe fake anti-Covid drugs case
Odisha: Chariot work for Puri Rath Yatra likely to be over before time
Construction of the chariots for July 12 Rath Yatra is likely to be completed ahead of schedule. While the chariots used to
Odisha: Uncertainty looms over panchayat elections
After delay in conduct of urban local body (ULB) elections for years, uncertainty looms over the three-tier panchayat
Rising fuel prices in Odisha pinches pockets
With petrol costing Rs 99.99 per litre in several places across Odisha and diesel close to the three-digit mark on Tuesday,
Odisha government to decide on easing restrictions, lifting lockdown today
The state government will decide on the extent of unlocking after a meeting of a core group of senior officers on Wednesday.
Odisha: Gun-toting Balangir youth keen to see lover takes 3 of family hostage
In a scene straight out of a Bollywood potboiler, a lovelorn youth carrying a country-made pistol took a family of three
Armed youth holds lover's family members hostage, nabbed after 6-hour operation
It took the police six hours to end a hostage situation and arrest a love-lorn armed youth, who was holed up in a house in
Odisha: After resisting vax, 45% Dongria Kondhs take the jab
The Rayagada district administration has vaccinated 1,050 eligible particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTGs) of Dongria
Guava trees to be raised on 500 acres in Sukinda
The district administration is set to start guava farming on 500 acres of land in a village under the mineral-rich Sukinda
Odisha: 12 held for killing father-son duo in witch-hunt
Police on Monday arrested 12 people for their alleged role in the murder of the father and son at Muthaguda under Gajapati
Students happy as US says Covid -ve report enough to enter country
Students are happy with the USs decision that those headed to America for studies wont require proof of Covid vaccination to
Chaos at drive-in sites, some return without taking vaccine in Bhubaneswar
The drive-in vaccination sites in the capital city on Monday witnessed scenes of chaos with people alighting from their
Odisha: Divert 20% vax from private hospitals to govt ones, state to Centre
Odisha on Monday requested the Centre to reduce the quota of vaccines being allotted to private hospitals from 25% to 5% in
Odisha reports 4,339 new Covid cases, 44 more deaths
Odisha reported 4,339 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, taking the tally to 8,56,121, a Health Department official said. Forty-
Odisha: BeMC brings oxygen concentrators to peoples doorsteps
The Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) has provided the much-needed support to Covid-19 patients in home isolation by
No flood fear despite heavy rain alert, says water resource dept
Even as heavy to very heavy rainfall triggered by the southwest monsoon and low pressure is expected in the next three days,
Odisha: IGP S Shyni interim head of wing to probe crime against women, children
The state government has temporarily appointed inspector general of police (IGP), S Shyni, as the head of the newly created
Experts urge prudence in putting patients on ECMO
Doctors with years of experience in operating Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machine, also called the lung-heart
New role for Biswajeet Pattanayak
Biswajeet Pattanayak, founder and president of ASBM University, Bhubaneswar, is the new chairperson of USAs Accreditation
Odisha govt likely to declare Class X board results by end of this month
The state government is likely to announce the annual High School Certificate (HSC) or Class X board exam results by the last
Odishas June Covid deaths touch 600
With the state reporting 45 Covid deaths on Sunday, the toll in June so far has touched 600. Though the state saw 45 deaths a
Odisha father sells two-year-old for Rs 5,000 to buy booze
An anxious grandfather frantically looking for his missing two-year-old grandchild discovered after a long, fruitless search
Odisha: IGP Shyni made interim head of special wing to probe crime against
Odisha: Kendrapada doctor loses over Rs 10 lakh to cyber frauds
Bio-bubble works out, Puri Jagannath Temple administration keeps Covid at bay
The nine-day Rath Yatra is set to begin on July 12. The construction of the chariots started on the auspicious occasion of
Worried relatives shouldn't go crazy about Ecmo support in Covid patient,
Senior doctors with years of experience in operating Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machine, also called lung-
Covid infected man kills three-year-old daughter, self
A man, who tested positive for Covid-19 on June 5 and was in home isolation since then, killed his three-year-old daughter by
Gopalpur legislator Panigrahy walks out of Jharpada jail
Former minister and Gopalpur MLA Pradeep Panigrahy walked out of Jharpada jail on Saturday, a day after the Orissa high court