News from Odisha

Berhampur: The biennial festival of Goddess Budhi Thakurani in Berhampur of Ganjam district was called off by the Ganjam district administration in view of the rising Covid-19 cases in Odisha and the country. As per reports, while the priests were preparing for installing the ‘Subha Khunti’ (auspicious post), which marks the beginning of the Budhi […]

Bhubaneswar: The mesmerising dance forms and music presented by the versatile and talented artistes left everyone in awe in the day long International Performing Arts Festival(IPAF) which was held on a high note at Jaydev Bhawan in the Capital City on Saturday. IPAF Bhubaneswar witnessed many eminent artistes across the country enthralling audience with their […]

Jeypore: Tension erupted at National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) at Damanjodi here in Koraput district following a scuffle between Police and NALCO oustees who were on dharna for last four days demanding jobs. Police hurled tear gas shell as the protesters reportedly pelted stones at the security personnel. One police personnel sustained injuries while a […]

Sundergarh: A visually impaired woman teacher at Bhedavahal Primary School in the district, Tapeswari Panda who was given forced retirement on February 17 has been reinstated by the government. The development was informed by School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash. “I had directed a departmental inquiry on media reports that she had turned […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha continued to add 100 plus Covid-19 positive cases for the second consecutive day on Saturday as 120 new cases were reported from across the State in the last 24 hours. On Friday, the daily caseload had breached the 100 mark for the first time in the last 40 days when the total number […]

Pakhala is the quintessential traditional Odia food that is prepared in every house hold of Odisha. It is the staple diet in rural odia households where their day starts with a humble bowl of the fermented rice dish along with some side dishes mainly aloo chakata (Mashed potatoes), saga (leafy green vegetables) and Badi Chura. […]

Bhubaneswar: A day after the Odisha Government imposed restrictions on celebration of Holi and Dola Melana in Public places, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) today issued guidelines for the same in its jurisdiction. In view of a spike in fresh covid-19 cases, the civic body has restricted large gathering while taking out palanquin (Dola Biman) […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Transport Department (STA) on Saturday extended the validity of learner’s license till June 30, 2021 in view of the resurgence of Covid-19 in the State. As per the notification issued by STA, the move is expected to help the applicants to appear the final driving license (DL) test at a later […]

Bhubaneswar: The Opposition on Saturday raised the Mahanga double murder issue in the Odisha Assembly and demanded resignation and arrest of Minister Pratap Jena for his alleged involvement in the crime. During the Zero Hour, leader of opposition Pradipta Naik said the law and order situation has deteriorated in the State. Referring to earlier arrest […]

Berhampur: A tipper lorry driver was beaten to death by a mob after the vehicle run over a youth in Odisha’s Ganjam district on Saturday. The incident was reported from Dengadi Square under Patapur police limits of Ganjam district. As per initial reports, the tipper laden with soil was on its way from Ramchandrapur when […]

Cuttack: The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) has geared up to identify whether any new Covid strain exists among the staff of a private educational institute, who tested positive for the Coronavirus on Saturday. Apprehending new strain among the staff infected with the virus, the CMC engaged experts from the Microbiology department of SCB Medical College […]

Kendrapara: Palpable tension erupted at ward number 11 of Pattamundai Municipality in the district following a clash between two groups of people on Saturday. The district administration imposed prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC anticipating a resurgence of any untoward development. As per sources, some people reportedly launched an attack against the members […]

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued thunderstorm and lightning alert for several parts of Odisha in the next 48 hours. As per the latest IMD bulletin, there will b no large change in the maximum temperature (Day temperature) in Odisha during the next 4-5 days. However, several districts in the State will […]

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today demanded arrest of BJP leader Sarada Pradhan for allegedly attacking a man in his house and vandalising house furniture at Nayapalli in the Capital City. A group of BJD leaders and supporters today met Police Commissioner Soumendra Priyadarshi and submitted a memorandum regarding the incident. The ruling party […]

Bhubaneswar: With Cuttack district joining the hotspot list of over 70 districts in the country where the new confirmed Covid-19 cases have grown by over 150 per cent between March 1-20, will Cuttack become the gateway for the second corona wave in Odisha? For the Odisha Health Department, the worry lines are more conspicuous. While […]