Bhubaneswar: Worried over resurgence in Covid-19 cases in several states, the Odisha government on Friday reinforced its earlier order passed on June 8, 2020 specifying strict guidelines for containment of Covid-19 spread in the State. “Reports have been received from some parts of the State about resurgence of the pandemic. It is thus imperative that […]
Cuttack: As many as 17 persons of an educational institution in Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) area have tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday. According to CMC sources, contact tracing of the infected students will be carried out today as per the protocols issued by the Health department. They will undergo rapid antigen tests. A few […]
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 […]
Puri: From the platter of Odisha’s culinary excellence, ‘Pakhala’ has its own unique space in the hearts of every Odia. This humble combination of rice water and curd is a staple in almost every Odia household, particularly in summers. To popularise this quintessential native delicacy, March 20 is celebrated since past many years as the […]
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 […]
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 RTOs across the State have suspended 16,820 driving licences during the months of January and February for violating road safety guiltiness, the State Transport Authority (STA) said on Saturday. While 7960 DLs were suspended in January, a total of 8860 DLs were suspended in February, the STA informed. During the two months, the […]
Bhubaneswar: People in Odisha can expect certain amount of relief from the heat conditions as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday predicted rain and thunderstorm in several parts of Odisha. As per the latest weather bulletin, eight districts of the State are likely to experience light to moderate rain or thundershower in the next […]
Bhubaneswar: Additional Director General (Law and Order) Yashwant Jethwa on Sunday reviewed the security arrangements in Puri, a day before the scheduled visit of President Ram Nath Kovind to the heritage town. President Kovind is slated to pay obeisance to Lord Jagannath at the Srimandir and later visit Sun Temple at Konark. According to police […]
Bhubaneswar: The State unit of Odisha Congress has found itself in an embarrassing situation after a former leader accused the present Youth Congress President Smruti Lenka of sexually harassing a woman party worker. According to reports, former youth congress leader Nihar Behera accused Lenka of sexually harassing the woman worker on the pretest of elevating […]
Cuttack: Para-badminton World Champion Pramod Bhagat, chess Grand Master Swayams Mishra and eminent athletics coaches Panchanan Gantayat and Arun Kumar Das were conferred with the Annual Awards of Odisha Sports Journalists’ Association (OSJA) in a function held at Barabati Stadium on Sunday. The awards, carrying cheques of Rs 25,000 each and citations were conferred for […]
Bhubaneswar: In a novel initiative, newly appointed Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) in Odisha– Sisir Kumar Ratho on Sunday said that interested students may be imparted training to control forest fires in near future. Considering the concern and interest of the students about the prevailing outbreak of wildfires in the State, the decision could […]
Bhubaneswar: With an aim to inculcate reading habits among students, youngsters and encourage community engagement, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) opened a public library at the Forest Park in the Capital City on Sunday. On the occasion of World Poetry Day, the first-of-its-kind initiative in Odisha was inaugurated by R Balakrishnan, chief adviser to Chief […]
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