Tag: Latest Odisha News

BJP appoints Rajnath Singh, Bhupender Yadav as observers to pick Odisha CM 
BJP appoints Rajnath Singh, Bhupender Yadav as observers to pick Odisha CM 

Two newly-inducted Union cabinet ministers have been appointed as observers to pick the Chief Minister for Odisha.

  • Sunday, 09 June 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
New Odisha CM swearing-in ceremony rescheduled to June 12 to accommodate PM Modi's presence

The swearing-in ceremony for the new Odisha Chief Minister, originally scheduled for June 10, has been postponed to June 12, 2024. This change accommodates PM Narendra Modi's schedule, who will also attend the event at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar.

  • Sunday, 09 June 2024
Odisha govt Special Secy & VK Pandian's wife Sujata R Karthikeyan goes on leave for 6 months 
Odisha govt Special Secy & VK Pandian's wife Sujata R Karthikeyan goes on leave for 6 months 

Sujata R. Karthikeyan, Special Secretary of Odisha's Finance Department and wife of BJD leader VK Pandian, has taken a six-month Child Care Leave to assist her daughter with exam preparations. This decision comes amidst controversy surrounding her husband’s disappearance post-BJD's election loss.

  • Friday, 07 June 2024
Plus 2 Admission process begins in Odisha
Plus 2 admission process for Arts, Science and Commerce streams begins in Odisha

The students, who have successfully cleared their class 10 board examinations, are eligible to apply for the plus 2 streams in Arts, Science and Commerce streams, official sources said.

  • Friday, 07 June 2024
VK Pandian spotted at Delhi airport; purported video emerges amid row over disappearance
VK Pandian spotted at Delhi airport; purported video emerges amid row over disappearance 

As per sources, Pandian is staying at a 5-star hotel in Delhi. He reportedly boarded a flight to Delhi last night, sources said. Soon after the reports, a purported video of Pandian at Delhi airport and images of him on a flight also surfaced. 

  • Thursday, 06 June 2024
Trailer of Odia film
Trailer of Odia film "Nanda Master'nka Chatasali" screened at Cannes Film Festival

The trailer of Odia film 'Nanda Master'nka Chatasali' was screened at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, highlighting the life of Padma Shri awardee Nanda Prusty.

  • Thursday, 30 May 2024
Is CM Naveen Losing His Popularity? Low Public Attendance During His Bhubaneswar Roadshow Suggests S
Is CM Naveen Losing His Popularity? Low Public Attendance During His Bhubaneswar Roadshow Suggests So

Amid campaigning for the ongoing elections, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik held a roadshow in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday to campaign for the party's Lok Sabha candidate Manmath Routray and MLA nominee for the Bhubaneswar-North Assembly seat Sushant Rout. However during the roadshow, the streets of the capital city were mostly vacant.

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  • Friday, 24 May 2024
Matric Exam Results
Odisha BSE Matric exam results on May 26; check important details

While the BSE Matric exam results will be declared at 10.30 am, students can check their scores online by visiting the official website at 11:30 am.

  • Friday, 24 May 2024
Cyclone update
Cyclone update: Check IMD’s forecast for heavy rainfall, wind speed in Odisha, West Bengal, Mizoram, Tripura

The system is very likely to continue to move northeastwards, intensify further into a cyclonic storm over eastcentral Bay of Bengal by May 25 (morning).

  • Thursday, 23 May 2024
Odisha Weather: Depression Likely To Trigger Very Heavy Rainfall On May 25, Predicts IMD
Odisha Weather: Depression Likely To Trigger Very Heavy Rainfall On May 25, Predicts IMD

Will rain play spoil sport during the third phase polling in Odisha? Well, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of Odisha on May 25.

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  • Monday, 20 May 2024
Four of family die in tragic accident in Dhenkanal
Four of family die in tragic accident in Dhenkanal

A devastating road accident involving a Hyva truck and a bike resulted in the deaths of four family members in Dhenkanal. The incident triggered tension, prompting police intervention.

  • Monday, 20 May 2024
BJD’s Bikram Arukha Loses His Cool, Shouts At Police After His Vehicle Was Stopped For Inspection
BJD’s Bikram Arukha Loses His Cool, Shouts At Police After His Vehicle Was Stopped For Inspection

What’s happening here? BJD minister Bikram Arukha is seen shouting. What could be the reason? As per the instruction of the Election Commission of India, several flying squads have stepped up surveillance in different parts of Odisha to put a check on illegal flow of cash, liquor and other articles to ensure a free and fair election.

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  • Saturday, 18 May 2024
Visuals Of Cash Distribution During BJD Campaigning Goes Viral; BJP Notifies ECI
Visuals Of Cash Distribution During BJD Campaigning Goes Viral; BJP Notifies ECI

It’s raining cash ahead of elections.

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  • Monday, 13 May 2024
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Here Are 5 Auspicious Things That You Could Buy Besides Gold On This Festival
Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Here Are 5 Auspicious Things That You Could Buy Besides Gold On This Festival

Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious festivals celebrated by Hindus. It literally translates to the third day of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha that brings eternal abundance to the devotees. With the essence of new beginning, ventures or investments, people are celebrating the festival today.

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  • Friday, 10 May 2024
Odisha Election: BJD Chief Naveen Patnaik Releases Poll Manifesto, Promises Special Budget For Yout
Odisha Election: BJD Chief Naveen Patnaik Releases Poll Manifesto, Promises Special Budget For Youth

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) released its election manifesto on Thursday. Releasing the manifesto through a video message, BJD supremo and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said the party’s manifesto has been named ‘Lokanka Ghosanapatra – Odisha No-1’. The chief minister said this manifesto will create history. All guarantees enlisted in the manifesto will be executed under 5T.

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  • Friday, 10 May 2024
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