News from Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday announced that a special allowance called Variable Dearness Allowance at the rate of Rs 4.65 shall be payable per day to un-skilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly-skilled categories of employees. As per an official notification, the variable dearness allowance will be payable retrospectively in all the 89 scheduled employments in […]

  Bhubaneswar: Following the devastating floods that wreaked havoc in Hyderabad and parts of Telangana, Odisha Chief Minister announced an assistance of Rs 5 crore for relief and restoration work.   “Hon CM Sri Naveen patnaik announced a contribution of Rs 5 crore towards relief efforts post floods in Hyderabad/parts of Telengana as a gesture […]

Mumbai: In a significant development, the Mumbai Police have issued summons to Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel for investigations following a FIR lodged against them with sedition charges included, officials said here on Wednesday. “Among the charges include Indian Penal Code Sec. 124-A (sedition)…besides spreading communal hatred and falsehoods. The police […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday issued a detailed advisory suggesting a slew of measures for follow up care and management of health condition of Covid-19 recovered patients. At Individual Level: Continue Covid appropriate behaviour (use of mask, hand hygienie, physical distancing) Drink adequate warm water (if not contra-indicated) If health permits, regular housework can […]

Khordha: Though shortage of drinking water is not a new phenomenon during summer, three panchayats in Tangi block of Khordha have turned into a grim face of crisis where the…

Mumbai: In a potentially controversial decision, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday decreed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) would be required to take the state’s permission before probing cases here. The order, through Home Department Under Secretary Kailas Gaikwad, has been issued under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. Vide the order, the […]

Bhubaneswar: OTV’s senior journalist Ramesh Rath could not appear before the Keonjhar Police today in connection with the alleged morphed video case due to health issues. As per reports, Rath could not appear on account of deterioration in his health condition owing to the police excesses. Rath has sought 15 days’ time through his lawyer […]

New Delhi: Concerned over the rising price of onions, the Centre on Wednesday relaxed the norms for import of onions while deciding to release the crop from the buffer stock in a calibrated manner. The government has built a buffer stock of onions from the Rabi season this year. In order to moderate prices, onion […]

Bhubaneswar: The well-marked Low Pressure Area (LOPAR) over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal off south Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh coasts is likely to concentrate into a depression in the next 12 hours and further intensify into a deep depression during the subsequent 24 hours, informed the Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar today. […]

Abu Dhabi: Speedster Mohammad Siraj bowled a dream spell (3/8), set a few records, and guided Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to an eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) here on Wednesday. The win took the RCB to the second spot on the points table, and showed that they have emerged as a serious title […]

Mumbai: Actress Gauahar Khan has denied reports suggesting she might get married to rumoured boyfriend Zaid Darbar in November. Zaid is Bollywood composer Ismail Darbar’s son, and a choreographer and social media influencer. Rumours have been rife ever since Gauahar posted series of photos and videos on Instagram going by which it would seem the […]

Bhubaneswar: In order to decongest the present out-patient department in the East Coast Railway (ECoR) Central Hospital at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, a new OPD complex has been provided to facilitate treatment of patients. As per reports, the increase in capacity would facilitate around 150 more patients every day. The new OPD of ECoR Central Hospital […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday asked officials to maintain the momentum of the economic activities in the state while ensuring adherence to the COVID-19 protocol. Patnaik issued this direction to the officials while reviewing the corona situation in the state. He said that livelihood activities and economic progress should not be compromised […]

Patna: Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain was tested Covid-19 positive on Wednesday. Hussain is a star campaigner for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. He has shared the information about being tested positive through Twitter. “I came in contact with Corona positive patients. Their reports […]

Bhubaneswar: The sixth day of Navratri also known as Maha Sasthi is being celebrated at various puja pandals across the State with all COVID19 restrictions in place on Thursday. Abiding by all COVID19 protocols, the millennium city of Cuttack will perform the ‘pratishta’ of the idols of Goddess Durga sans the participation of the devotees. […]