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Bhubaneswar: The Health department of Odisha on Saturday issued toll-free numbers to facilitate people inform about suspected cases of novel Coronavirus infection for quick action. The move comes a day after the authorities laid out necessary precautionary measures to be followed in case of detection of the fatal viral disease that has triggered panic after […]

Bhadrak: Severe shortage of teachers has affected education at Giridhari Panda Uccha Vidyapeeth Secondary School (GPUVSS), the oldest high school located in Bhandaripokhari block of Bhadrak district. According to sources, there are only four teachers in the school to teach over 450 students from Class 6 to Class 10. The posts of sports teacher and […]

Bhubaneswar: Several parts of northern, southern and coastal Odisha are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall for next two days, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday. “Thunderstorm and light to moderate rainfall are likely to occur in some places of northern Odisha and one or two places of southern Odisha on Tuesday. Similarly, […]

Bhubaneswar: There was no match-making as per zodiac signs, no dowry demand and even traditional rituals of marriage were not followed. Still the marriage ceremony of a couple in Bhubaneswar has now become the talk of the town. Meet Arijit and Shivalika, who tied the nuptial knot by taking oath on the Constitution of India. […]

Bhubaneswar: As part of the ‘Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monuments Revival Action (EKAMRA) Plan’, Odisha government has announced rehabilitation and resettlement package for persons/institutions affected by the beautification & developmental works being carried out around Lingaraj temple in Bhubaneswar. A release of the CMO mentioned that more than 65 acres surrounding Lingaraj temple and Bindu […]

Malkangiri: A day after a Maoist was allegedly stoned to death by residents of Janturai village under Papermetla police limits in Malkangiri district, security has been beefed up in anticipation of retaliation from the red rebels. Following the killing of their cadre, Maoists had reportedly torched several houses in Jodamba village. It was the first […]

Bhubaneswar:  Odisha becomes the second state after Chhattisgarh to record an outbreak of avian flu cases in the country in year 2020. Significantly, in the first week of January, the neighbouring state has reported death of over 5,600 birds at a poultry farm in Baikunthpur. And on Monday, OUAT (Orissa University of Agriculture Technology) confirmed […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on Tuesday directed Dilip Constructions Pvt Ltd to pay an interim compensation of Rs 2.5 lakh to the family of Antaryami Guru, an electrician-cum-worker who was killed after the roof of the under-construction building at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar collapsed. The Commission has also directed the […]

Bhubaneswar: In order to ensure safe and passenger-friendly travel for women commuters in buses in the Twin Cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, the authorities have decided to soon implement strict regulations and levy penalties against male passengers who occupy ladies’ seats. A decision in this regard was taken at a meeting between top officials of […]

Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition Pradipta Naik has shot a letter to CM Naveen Patnaik seeking allotment of appropriate patches of land in Puri in favour of each district of the State and construct Guest Houses/Bhawans for the welfare of pilgrims from the concerned districts. Keeping in view the problems faced by pilgrims in Puri coming […]

Dhenkanal: A tusker died and another elephant suffered injuries after they were hit by a truck on National Highway-55 near Jeevankhol Ashram under Sadar forest range in the district on Thursday. As per reports, the tusker got stuck under the truck and its broken tusk was seen lying near the spot after the mishap. While […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government’s move to make 33 % marks compulsory for Plus II first year students for promotion to second year will not be introduced from this year. However, the new rule will be implemented from next academic session, said School and Mass Education Minister, Samir Ranjan Dash on Thursday. The announcement is likely provide […]

Kendrapara: After a brief lull, BJD’s Kendrapara MP Anubhav Mohanty is in a fix again, courtesy a complaint lodged against him at Sadar police station here over alleged non-payment of Rs 11.45 lakh on account of printing of posters and other campaign-related materials during 2019 general elections. The complainant Smruti Ranjan Swain of Garapur, who […]

Balasore: In today’s competitive world where survival of the fittest is the only mantra, often people are finding it difficult to follow the heart and mind both at the same time, due to which finding the right balance between profession and passion is really tough. While many compromise with their zeal under sheer pressure of […]

Paradip: Hundreds of Olive Ridley turtles were found dead on the stretch of sea beach from Hanuman Temple to Sandhakuda in Paradip of Jagatsinghpur district. Even the exact reason behind the death of the turtles is yet to be known, it is suspected that they might have died either after being hit by the fishing […]