Bhubaneswar: The cyclonic storm Phethai, which is likely to cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Machlipatnam and Kakinada today, triggered rainfall in several parts of the State. The cyclonic storm is situated 270 km South-West of Kakinada and is expected make landfall today afternoon, informed an official of Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar. “The wind speed is […]
Kendrapara: Congress MLA from Rajnagar Anshuman Mohanty Monday served a legal notice to Odisha Food Supplies and Cooperation Minister Surya Narayan Patro over his controversial remarks on the paddy procurement scam in Kendrapara. Mohanty stated that Patro should seek an apology over his controversial remarks on the scam. Reportedly, Patro had leveled allegations against Mohanty […]
Bhubaneswar/Cuttack: ‘Vijaya Dashami’, a celebration of victory of good over evil, is being observed across the State today. Since morning devotees have been making beeline at Durga mandaps and temples to seek blessings of the Goddess. Special arrangements have been made at different puja mandaps and peethas across the state for the Vijaya Dashami celebrations. […]
Cuttack/ Bhubaneswar: Dense fog blanketed most parts of twin city of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, affecting normal life and throwing vehicular traffic out of gear today. Road commuters had a tough time due to poor visibility conditions. The regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the fog situation will continue for the […]
Puri: Lakhs of devotees thronged Puri Srimandir on Tuesday to seek blessings of the holy Trinity on New Year day. While tourists from various parts of the country visited the pilgrim town to offer prayers at the 12th century shrine, many also visited the Konark Sun temple and flocked Chandrabhaga beach in the early hours […]
Bhubaneswar: With the ‘Make In Odisha’ conclave barely a few weeks away, the State government and the Centre seem to be vying to take credit for bringing maximum investments to the state. Close on heels of the State government’s ‘Investment Roadshow’ in Mumbai, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today led an ‘Investors’ Summit’ in Surat and […]
Bhubaneswar: Buses and heavy vehicles kept off roads across the state in view of the nationwide strike called by the Transport Workers’ Federation today. Parents and students in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack had a harrowing experience as school buses discontinued their services for the day. #WATCH: 24-hour nationwide strike called by Transport […]
Bhubaneswar: The refreshing greens in more than 100 acres of agriculture land in and around the Baitarni village in Banspal block of Keonjhar owe it all to the grit and determination of one single man. Meet Daitari Nayak, a 70 year old farmer who single-handedly carved out a three kilometer canal from the Gonasika mountains […]
Smart city Bhubaneswar leads the country when it comes to disrespecting elders, revealed the National Report on Elder Abuse -2018 released last week . As many as 82 % elders in the city feel that they are “disrespected,” the survey revealed. The capital city came second in “prevalence of elder abuse in the society”. A good 87% respondents from Bhubaneswar who took part in the national survey admitted, “yes it happens”.
Bhubaneswar: The BJD Parliamentary party today decided to press for the special category state status for Odisha during the upcoming winter session of Parliament which is scheduled to start from December 11. During the monsoon session, the party will raise nine different issues including rights of farmers. Besides, it will table the proposal of 33 […]
Bengaluru: Union Minister and senior BJD leader HN Ananth Kumar passed away in the wee hours of Monday in Bengaluru. He was 59. “Minister Ananth Kumar passed away at 3 a.m. at a private hospital where he was undergoing treatment for cancer,” a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator from Bengaluru R. Ashoka told reporters here. […]
Bhubaneswar: Hockey player Lilima Minz received the prestigious 26th Ekalabya Puraskar 2018 award instituted by IMPaCT, the charitable wing of Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Limited (IMFA). Minz received the award along with a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh from Indian cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar at a special function held at Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Lilima […]
New Delhi: Odisha cadre IPS officer M Nageshwar Rao took charge as the interim chief of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today. His appointment came after a spat between former Director Alok Verma and Special Director Rakesh Asthana who were sent on leave. The prime minister-led appointments committee in an order Tuesday night had given charge of […]
Bhubaneswar: Tropical cyclone ‘Titli’ has now turned into a severe cyclonic storm and is very likely to make landfall between Gopalpur coast in Odisha and Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh by 5.30 am tomorrow morning, a bulletin by Indian Meteorological Department said. “The latest satellite observations indicate that the very severe cyclonic storm over west central […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a British era Adultery Law (Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code) and declared it as unconstitutional and arbitrary. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices RF Nariman, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra in a unanimous judgement gave the […]
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