News from Odisha

Washington: The total number of Covid-19 cases across the globe has topped 53.8 million, while the deaths have surged to 1,309,780 according to the Johns Hopkins University. As of Sunday morning, the total caseload and death toll stood at 53,843,270 and 1,309,784, respectively, revealed the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) in its […]

Bhubaneswar: Two doctors of Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar have tested positive for novel-Coronavirus on Friday, informed the Director of the hospital, Laxmidhar Sahu. As per reports, one of the doctors…

The Central government employees have been waiting for the hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) from the beginning of this year. Though the Centre had announced that the employees will continue to get DA and Dearness Relief (DR) at the current rates, a hike in the allowance is expected soon after June 2021. The DA is […]

Nabarangpur: Delight knows no bounds for people of the tribal-dominated district after Odisha government announced to construct a high-level bridge on Indravati river in order to provide a much awaited connectivity between Nabarangpur and Rayagada. As per government declaration, plans are afoot to construct a 720 metre-long bridge on Indravati. The project is likely to […]

New Delhi: On 15 November 1989, Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut and went on to “inspire billions” across the globe with his impressive batting skills. Sachin made his international Test debut against Pakistan that was played at the National Stadium in Karachi. In the same match, Salil Ankola and Pakistan’s pacer Waqar Younis had […]

Gunupur: A pall of gloom descended on Sai Nagar area under Padmapur police limits here in Rayagada district after the bodies of a woman and her daughter were found inside a house on Sunday morning. Though the exact reason behind their death is unknown, it is suspected that the duo died due to electrocution. The […]

New Delhi: As India celebrated Diwali, 41,100 new coronavirus cases and 447 more deaths were recorded in the country in the last 24 hours, according to the health ministry’s data updated on Sunday The total number of coronavirus cases mounted to 88,14,579 with 41,100 of those reported in a day, while the death toll climbed […]

Known for her candid and controversial remarks, Kangana Ranaut has once again triggered a debate.  To an appeal by the government as well as the leading celebrities on social media, the Queen actress has said that if no crackers for Diwali then beheading of trees should not be allowed on Christmas. She also added that […]

Bhadrak: Devotees in large number throng Baladiapada under Goramati panchyat here in the district after a ‘Shiva Linga’ emerged out of the ground during soil excavation for construction of a park on Saturday. According to sources, the Shiva Linga was found when ground levelling work being done at the site by a tractor. A part […]

Anushka Sharma today shared a lovely post-Diwali post after getting trolled for Virat Kohli’s festive wish to his fans and followers. The actress shared a few lovely clicks of herself in off-white churidar kurta. In both clicks, Anushka looks quite happy and at peace with herself. She wrote, “Got all dressed up to sit at […]

Kolkata: Legendary Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee died on Sunday after over-a-month-long battle with multiple ailments, a statement issued by the hospital, where he was undergoing treatment, said. He was 85. The thespian is survived by wife, son and daughter. “We declare with heavy heart that Shri Soumitra Chattopadhyay breathed his last at 12.15 pm at […]

London: As climate change is making temperatures soar, more than a third of the Antarctic’s ice shelf could be at risk of collapsing into the sea, and causing global sea-levels…

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are rarely seen in the public, especially after the pandemic surfaced. On Diwali, pictures of the duo celebrating the festival together went all over the internet much to the delight of Raalia fans. In the pictures which have now gone viral, Ranbir and Alia were seen posing with their house […]

Patna: Nitish Kumar will be Bihar Chief Minister for fourth consecutive term, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) said after a meeting of its legislators in Patna today. The NDA will go to Governor Phagu Chauhan to stake claim to form the government. named Nitish Kumar as their CM, at was held at the official residence […]

Balasore: The mega drinking water project in Bhogarai block of Balasore district has allegedly failed to serve its sole purpose, thanks to the alleged snail pace work. Due to the presence of Fluoride in the ground water, as the region is situated along the sea, the water is unfit for drinking. With an aim to […]