The inclusion of Mayurbhanj MP Bishwesar Tudu in the Modi council of ministers hints at the grooming of a first time tribal MP from Odisha. It seems the party is now looking beyond its seasoned tribal leader and former BJP State president Jual Oram More
A total of 478 candidates have been qualified on the basis of the results of the written examination held by the Commission on September 6, 2020 and the subsequent interviews. More
BJP Mahila Morcha State unit president Smruti Patnaik alleged that women leaders of the party are being targeted with filthy abuses on social media for criticising Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s policies. More
The Commissionerate Police today dismissed two home guards from service in connection with the assault on a minor boy who was allegedly found selling tea at his father's shop beyond deadline during partial lockdown. More
A fraction of the beneficiaries have been found infected with Covid 19 after vaccination. Their number stands at only 0.13 per cent of the total vaccinated population, said the Director, Health Services, Dr Bijay Moahapatra. More
In a bid to impart education to students deprived of online classes, the Odisha government has planned to engage budding teachers especially those who are under training, for providing door-step teaching in inaccessible and remote areas in the State. More
Unidentified miscreants have looted valuables worth lakhs of rupees from a jewellery shop in Khordha town. The incident reportedly happened late last night near the busy Patitapabana Chhak in Gurujang area of the town. Robbers are believed to have barged into the shop after digging out the shutter of the outlet first before breaking into an inner glass door and grill gate. More
With an aim to recruit quality teachers and fill up the vacancies in secondary schools, the Odisha government is mulling to recruit 10,000 contractual teachers in high schools across the State though online competitive examinations. More
Congress party in Odisha launched State-wide protests against the hike in the prices of fuel and other essential commodities from today which will continue till July 17 More
Introduction of new flights at both national and international levels along with passengers' security would be his top priorities at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPAI), said Pravat Ranjan Beuria who assumed the charge as the new director of the airport on Tuesday. More
The State unit of BJP today kicked off its three-day state-wide agitation beginning today to protest against the alleged scam in implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G). More
The new investment to the tune of Rs 1,46,172 crore in metal and metal downstream sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic also made Odisha one of the favoured investment destinations in the country. More
The Odisha government has filed SLP against the order (dated 23.09.2019) of the tribunal issued for joint survey in the territory of Odisha. This case is also pending before the apex court. More