National News Updates

Bhubaneswar: Even as Odisha has given the anti-Covid-19 shot to over 13 lakh in the age-group of 60-plus years, the State has till date vaccinated around 20 per cent of its 60+ population. Rajasthan leads the country with a vaccination rate of 42 per cent. Such a status report has been to the fore by […]

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee wrote to several opposition leaders saying that the BJP wants to establish a one-party authoritarian rule in India and time has come for a united and effective struggle against its attack on democracy and Constitution. The three-page personal letter was sent by Banerjee to […]

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday extended the last day to link the Aadhaar card with the Permanent Account Number (PAN) till June 30 in the wake of Covid pandemic. “Central Government extends the last date for linking of Aadhaar number with PAN from 31st March, 2021, in view of the difficulties arising out of […]

Ganjam: Hard work never fails and Reena Nayak of Ganjam district has nailed it like none else. Once looking after her family, the housewife and mother of a seven-year-old girl is now all set to join the Border Security Force (BSF). Reena Nayak of Bayali village under Rangeilunda block in Ganjam district has broken the […]

Bhubaneswar: The Assembly on Wednesday passed the Odisha Appropriation Bill, 2021 allowing the state government to spend Rs 1.75 lakh crore from its consolidated fund during the financial year 2021-22. While introducing the Bill, Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari said Rs 85,000 crore has been allocated as administrative expenditure, Rs 75,000 crore as programme expenditure, Rs […]

Bhubaneswar: The Ila Panda Centre for Arts (IPCA) has awarded scholarship to five meritorious Odia art students studying Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at various reputed universities/institutions outside the State. Mahesh Meher of The Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, Deepak Kumar Mandal of the Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication, University of Hyderabad, Rasmi Ranjan […]

New Delhi: In a relief to savers, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government will withdraw orders to cut interest rate on small savings schemes and assured to restore the rates to last quarter of the financial year ending on March 31. In a jolt to savers, the Finance Ministry on Wednesday had […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha today marked the historic day of its 85th year of formation as a separate State. Greetings from organizations, eminent personalities and Odia Diaspora from all around the world poured in to mark the occasion. On the occasion, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Governor Prof […]

Khordha: With Odisha marking the 85th year of its formation as an independent State on Thursday, the district administration of Khordha announced to make Odia language mandatory on all signboards at all commercial establishments and shops from today. It was decided at a preparatory meeting for Utkal Divas. “We have decided to make the Odia […]

Puri: Throwing an open challenge for the police, miscreants allegedly decamped with cash and other valuables from Mausi Maa temple located at Balagandi chhak in Puri district late on Wednesday night. As per preliminary reports, unidentified miscreants looted cash and other valuables from the donation box, cupboard after breaking their locks. Though the exact amount […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha on Thursday reported highest single day spike of 394 new Covid-19 cases after a gap of several months. As per the data shared by I &PR department, a maximum of 70 cases were reported from Khordha district, followed by Kalahandi (43), Nuapada (40), Bargarh (34), Sundergarh (31) and Cuttack (27). It is pertinent […]

Cuttack: Odisha police has made remarkable feats in curbing crime and Maoist activities in the State, said Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay. Addressing a function on the occasion of 86th police foundation day, he said efforts of Odisha police in tackling Maoist violence are admirable. Odisha police has worked tremendously in the rescue of […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday advocates for further reforms in the mineral sector to ensure uninterrupted supply of ore to the industries, safeguarding employment and state revenue. Addressing a session through video-link, Patnaik maintained that Odisha has been one of the first states to successfully conduct the auction of mineral blocks in […]

Bhubaneswar: The new in-charge (Prabhari) of Odisha BJP, Daggubati Purandeswari on Wednesday arrived in the State Capital on a three-day Odisha visit to discuss party’s organisational affairs. This is her maiden visit to the State after being appointed as the in-charge of Odisha. She is scheduled to meet the office bearers, party MPs, MLAs and […]

Malkangiri/Koraput: Two diamonds in the rough from the southern-most parts of Odisha have created a niche for themselves in painting. While one budding artist in Malkangiri excels in canvas painting, another promising designer plays with terracotta painting like a seasoned soccer player plays with the football. A dusky beauty Reba Biswas, an engineer and a […]