Odisha prisons directorate asks jails to punish inmates for
The prisons directorate has asked the jail authorities to punish unruly inmates, who create nuisance in confinement. A
Odisha asks Centre to include 183 private hospitals for vaccination
Odisha on Thursday asked the Centre to allow inclusion of 183 private hospitals in the state as vaccination sites for
Odisha gang-rape: Police vehicle breakdown had hurt rescue bid
The heinous Baranga gang-rape on January 9, 1999 could have been averted had the local police stations lone jeep was in
Odia film fraternity welcomes government plan to develop Kalinga
The Odisha governments recent announcement that it plans to redevelop the nearly four decades old Kalinga Studio has been
Bharat bandh: Shops, business establishments in Odisha down
Shops and business establishments across the state downed their shutters on Friday to observe the Bharat bandh call given by
Congress infighting turns violent in Odisha
Infighting in the Congress state unit turned violent with two groups coming to blows in the presence of party president,
Test identification after 22 years holds key to nail Odisha gang-
School Children attend a heritage walk
After a long gap, a group of school children attended a heritage walk in Old Town area recently and got to learn about the
Veteran singer Trupti Das took CHW Khati attendees on a journey
Veteran Odia singer Trupti Das enthralled the attendees of second khati organised by Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW) recently. T
Centre must withdraw cess on petrol, diesel: Niranjan Pujari
Finance minister Niranjan Pujari on Tuesday demanded that the Centre should withdraw cess on fuel prices to give relief to
Odisha: Committee to screen cops for deputation to EOW, STF
The state police headquarters has set up a four-member committee to screen the profiles of police personnel applying for
Odisha: From today, BMC to restart testing kin of virus-hit
The practice of conducting Covid tests on all members of a family in case one of them is found positive will be back in place
JEE (Main) starts at 85 centres in Odisha
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2021 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) started in the state at 85
Odisha Government directs RTOs to intensify pollution checks of
The regional transport officers (RTOs) have been asked to launch intensive checking of pollution under control (PUC)
Odisha: Government debt to touch 1.25lakh-crore by the end of 2021-
Odishas overall debt stock by the end of 2021-22 financial year is estimated to touch Rs 1.25 lakh crore, which indicates
Odisha: Ruckus in assembly over paddy purchase
After stalling assembly proceedings for the three days over the farmers issues, the opposition indulged in a heated exchange
Budget turns on funds tap to usher in tourism development in Odisha
Given the states immense tourism potential, this years budget could prove to be the game changer in the years to come. While
DRDO conducts successful flight test of VL-SRSAM
DRDO Chairman Dr G Satheesh Reddy said the trials have proved the effectiveness of the weapon system
Odisha: Main accused of Baranga gang rape held after 22 years
The sensational Baranga gang rape of 1999, which had forced then chief minister J B Patnaik to resign and which had turned
Odisha state budget 2021: Highlights
Finance minister Niranjan Pujari presented the state budget for the financial year 2021-22 on Monday
Mahurat of Rajib Mohanty- directorial held
Mahurat of upcoming Odia film, Bhoka, was held at Bhanjakala Mandap in the city recently amidst the presence of its cast and
Maiden test of Vertically Launched SRSAM from ITR off Odisha coast
The indigenously developed VL-SRSAM is an advanced air defense system that provides a single integrated solution for multiple
Economic survey sets tone for Odishas development goals
The Odisha Economic Survey 2020-21 has underlined the governments future development approach with focus on areas like
Varsha Priyadarshini donates books to an old-age home
Despite turmoil in her personal life, Ollywood actress Varsha Priyadarshini keeps up her social commitments. Her initiative
Folk artistes, who performed at Republic Day parade in Delhi,
A group of folk artistes, who represented Odisha at the Republic Day parade in Delhi last month, were felicitated by the
Odisha govt rolls up sleeves to prevent Covid's return
Alarmed by a fresh wave of Covid-19 infection in some states, including Maharashtra, the state government on Sunday issued a
Odisha: Local lockdowns if Covid cases rise
The twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack have re-activated Covid enforcement activities following the government order on
Gurukul Tennis Academy: Differently-abled but not defeated
As many as 22 differently-abled children and youth are taking part in a three-day wheelchair tennis workshop organised by the
Odisha cop arrested for forging judge's signature
A police officer was arrested in Odisha for allegedly forging a magistrate #39;s signature to secure the release of a man
Air medical service for remoteareas on the cards
A senior health official said the scheme to bring specialist care to patients will be first of its kind in the country
Odisha LoP Pradipta Naik urges Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy to
The activities of Andhra Government are going against the spirit of the Supreme Court ruling on 1968 to maintain the status
Odisha Assembly: Two-hour debate on farmers issues tomorrow
The Opposition continued to disrupt the proceedings for the third consecutive day demanding discussion on mandi mismanagement
For Makardhwaj Pradhan, society is above politics
Even today, Makardhwaj Pradhan #39;s daily routine includes meeting people, listening to their problems and striving to solve
Lockdown in Odisha cant be ruled out: Government
The government has administered five lakh doses of coronavirus vaccines in last one month
Status quo on BILT land to continue: Orissa High Court
The question of disposal of any of the assets of BILT at this stage, without prior permission of the NCLT, does not arise,
School merger plan in Odisha draws flak over distance
Villagers demonstrated in front of block education office, alleging manipulation of distance between the schools
Odisha economy to contract by 4.92 per cent in 2020-21 FY
The per-capita income (PCI) of Odisha in 2020-21 is expected to decline by 2.30 per cent while the size of the states economy
Odisha CM appeals people to strictly follow Covid protocols in view
Maharashtra surge forces Odisha to tighten Covid-19 norms
With states like Maharashtra reporting a spurt in Covid-19 cases and the detection of Brazilian and African strains of the
Odisha: On Day 2, Opposition stall house over paddy procurement
The BJP and Congress legislators on Friday stalled assembly proceedings over mandi mismanagement and irregularities in paddy
Odisha: Educational department not in hurry to press panic button
In the wake of the surge in Covid-19 infections in Maharashtra, the higher education department and the school and mass
Odisha allows private educational institutionsto open agriculture
In a first, the Odisha government has allowed opening of new colleges in agriculture and allied subjects by private
Odisha Assembly adjourned on Day 2 amid ruckus by Opposition MLAs
Congress whip Tara Prasad Bahinipati threatened that the house would not be allowed to be run till paddy is procured from the
Niranjan seeks OdishaCM Naveen Patnaik intervention in border
Holding of panchayat elections by Andhra in three disputed villages of Kotia gram panchayat is a matter of grave concern for
Nila Madhabs Kalira Atita now in Oscars Race
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Nila Madhab Pandas first Odia film Kalira Atita has made its entry into the Oscars race.
Naveen Patnaik's temple facelift: Economic sense or lasting legacy
While on the one hand it enhances his legacy and creates lasting impression in the minds of people, on the other it makes
Kangana Ranaut visits Jagannath temple
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut visited Shree Jagannath temple this morning and offered her prayers to Lord Jagannath,
Odisha ropes in global agencies to make farmers market-ready
Having set up a corpus fund of Rs 100 crore, Odisha government has also made budgetary provision of Rs 555 crore for
Odisha: Death of pigs triggers concern in Silk City
The death of pigs in different parts of Silk City has got residents worried
Odisha: OMC starts production in two iron ore mines
State-owned Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) on Thursday started production in Jiling-Langlota and Guali iron ore mines to
Budget session of Odisha assembly starts on stormy note
IMD forecasts more rainfall in Odisha
A few places in the state experienced light to moderate rain or thunder showers in the past 24 hours, said the IMD on
Retired Cuttack doctor duped of Rs 77 lakh by fraudsters
Sanatan Mohanty, a retired doctor living in CDA Sector-7 area of Cuttack, was duped of Rs 77 lakh from his SBI account by
Odisha Legislative Assembly: Parties chalk out strategy ahead of
With the budget session of the assembly starting from Thursday, the opposition BJP and Congress are gearing up to corner the
Odisha CM inaugurates five industrial projects; holds ground-
In a major investment boost, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday virtually inaugurated five industrial projects and
IMD predicts rainfall at some places across Odisha till Friday
The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning at several places in the state till Friday
Study for 14 hours daily, sleep for six: Govt asks Class X students
The Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) has advised students appearing in the High School Certificate (HSC)
SIT submits chargesheet in Nayagarh rape, murder case
The special investigation team (SIT), which has been probing the alleged rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl in Nayagarh,
Dharmendra Pradhan demandsCentre of Excellence on marine
The Union Petroleum Minister requested the personal intervention of the Science and Technology Minister to facilitate setting
Odia celebs wish fans on Saraswati Puja
Odia celebs wished their fans on the occasion of Saraswati Puja. They shared messages on social media and wished for
Two held with leopard skin in Odisha
The special task force (STF) of the Crime Branch arrested two persons in Nuapada and seized a leopard skin from them
Odisha: Stray violence marks Congresss bandh against fuel price
The state wing of Congress on Monday resorted to a six-hour Odisha bandh to press the Centre and the state government to
Vax absolutely safe, go get your shot: AIIMS director
Gitanjali Batmanabane, the director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, who was among the frontline healthcare workers to receive the
Odisha: Health professionals share their experience after taking
Frontline health workers on Monday expressed their happiness after getting a second shot of the Covid-19 vaccine
Naveen Patnaik to review activities of western Odisha development
Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday is likely to review the activities of Western Odisha Development Council (WODC) which
Delhi University student hurt in bar brawl
A Delhi University student was injured after being attacked by some private security guards of a bar in Kharvel nagar area on
Odisha: Vaccine drive deadline for health workers now February 25
The health and family welfare department on Sunday extended the deadline for the vaccination of healthcare workers to
Radio Fair showcased varieties of radios from the past
At this age of smart phones and social media, the radio has become a thing of past. Though FM radio stations are popular
Six-hour Congress bandh against fuel price hike affects normal life
Suresh Kumar Routray and other leaders arrived at the Congress office on bicycles in protest against the frequent hike in
Odisha: Classes suspended as Congress to stage bandh on fuel prices
The state government on Sunday declared that all educational institutions would be closed on Monday in view of the Congress-
Odisha: Elephant death toll rises to six in Karlapat wildlife
The Centre for Wildlife Health in the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) Bhubaneswar confirmed the death
Odisha: Farmers hold 'Mashal Yatra' in memory of farmers, Pulwama
Farmer outfits on Sunday conducted a Mashal Yatra in the city and other parts of the state to pay tribute to the Pulwama
Covid-19: How radio turned saviour in Odisha
Community Radio came closer to people during Covid by disseminating educational information and creating awareness about
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporations transgender tax collectors hope
Transgender persons have resumed the collection of holding tax on behalf of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC
Odisha: Doctor of masses launches one clinic to treat the poor
At the height of Covid-19 last year, Shankar Ramchandani had earned plenty of praise for attending to a virus patient beyond
Odisha: BJD minister slams Centre over new farm laws
State food supplies and consumer welfare minister Ranendra Pratap Swain on Saturday criticised the BJP-led Centre over the
Site-specific theatre demonstration enthralls theatre lovers
Theatre lovers in the city yesterday had a different experience of being part of an innovative theatre demonstration. As part
Citizens have a bigger role to play in making media independent:
Reluctance among viewers and readers to take subscription of a news channel or a newspaper is also forcing media houses to
Love in the time of coronavirus
Farm laws row: Western Odisha farmers to take out bike rally to
Paschim Odisha Krushak Sangathan Samanwaya Samiti (POKSSS) convenor Lingaraj said they have decided to hold this march to
Bus Catches Fire in Rayagada-Koraput Road
Late Friday, a bus caught fire on the Rayagada-Koraput road, when it was on its way to Polasara in Ganjam district from
Odisha: Ivory smuggling racket busted, three held
The special task force (STF) of the state Crime Branch on Friday busted an ivory smuggling racket in Jajpur with the arrest
Odisha: Hasten process to release convicts facing life-term
Murder convicts, facing life imprisonment, may not have to wait for months or years to see the remission of their sentence
Telugu-speaking kids cross over to Andhra for classes
Amid the decades-old Kotia border row intensifying with Andhra Pradesh holding panchayat elections in some of the disputed
AP rural polls today: Border dists keep close watch
With panchayat elections in Andhra Pradesh scheduled on Saturday, the district administrations of Ganjam and Gajapati are
Turmeric, green tea can prevent Covid: Utkal University study
A recent study by the biotechnology department of Utkal University published in the Scientific Reports, which is the primary
Odisha jails asked to hasten premature release of convicts facing
Murder convicts, facing life imprisonment, may not have to wait for months or years to see the remission of their sentence
Odisha CM asks Centre to withdraw draft bye-laws for two
Odisha government releases KALIA assistance of Rs 1,272 crore to 53
Amid farmers agitation across the country, the Naveen Patnaik government on Friday transferred over Rs 1,272 crore to the
Indian javelin team eyes 90 metres ahead of Olympics
The Indian javelin team consisting of national record holder Neeraj Chopra along with Shivpal Singh, Rajinder Singh, Rohit