Puri: In a major achievement for the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, five sacred names associated with Mahaprabhu Lord Jagannath will soon receive trademark recognition.In a significant step toward protecting the sacred traditions, culture and heritage of the famous Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri of Odisha, five more trademark applications linked to Mahaprabhu have been approved…
Odisha Vigilance secured the conviction of Rajendra Narayan Meher, Former Senior Clerk of the Sub‑Treasury Office, Bhatli, Baragada district, in a bribery case Meher, who had retired from service, was charge‑sheeted under Sections 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) and 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for demanding and accepting a bribe from a Cluster Resources…
Bhubaneswar, Jul 23: The Odisha government has clarified that there is no COVID-19 emergency in the state and that the virus is now being treated much like a common influenza or seasonal cold and fever. Public Health Director Dr. Rabindra Nath Mishra said the current situation does not warrant concern, as all reported cases remain…
New Delhi: Every student deserves a system that is fair, transparent, and built on merit, said actor R Madhavan Thursday, stressing that incidents of examination paper leaks undermine trust in the system.In statement posted on Instagram, Madhavan voiced support for students protesting against alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and asked the government to take…
Bhadrak: Two people lost their lives after a speeding car rammed into their bike at National Highway (16)near Jasotikri under Bhandaripokhari police limits of Bhadrak district.The deceased has been identified as Ratnakar Das and Chandan Swain of Begunia area in Balasore district.As per reports, the duo was enroute Cuttack, when a speeding car rammed into…
Bhubaneswar: Tension gripped the campus of Maharishi College of Natural Law in Bhubaneswar once again after a group of alleged outsiders reportedly entered the college premises in an SUV, threatened students, and created panic on Thursday.According to students, the group arrived in the vehicle (Mahindra Thar) and allegedly engaged in intimidation inside the campus. Following…
New Delhi, 23/7: As the momentum of the protest continues to rise, Union Minister J P Nadda on Thursday invited leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) for talk. However, according to sources, the leaders turned down the proposal. “An invitation was sent to the CJP by J P Nadda for talks today, but those…
Rairangpur (Odisha): Nineteen girl students were hospitalised after a diarrhoea outbreak at the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) hostel in Sargada under Bijatola block of Mayurbhanj district, prompting health authorities to launch an emergency response.According to official sources, more than 30 students developed diarrhoea symptoms on Wednesday, triggering concern among school authorities and local residents….
Kashinagar: A severe staff shortage and crumbling infrastructure at the Kashinagar Community Health Centre (CHC) in Gajapati district have laid bare the gaps in state health services.With local facilities falling short, patients are routinely compelled to seek treatment in nearby districts or across the border in Andhra Pradesh.All sanctioned specialist posts at the CHC remain…
Koraput: A tourist bus carrying passengers from Nabrangpur overturned after losing control over its wheels near Auli of Koraput district, leaving more than 15 injured.The ill-fated speeding tourist bus named Jaga Kalia, travelling from Chandahandi to Gunpur was carrying more than 60 passengers when it lost control, hit the divider and then overturned and fell…
