The 157th Birth Anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, who gave the world the immortal credo of truth, non-violence and peace was celebrated by Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) on 2nd October in an ambience of devotion, commitment and serenity. The programme commenced with senior officers of Rourkela Steel Plant namely Mr. Biswaranjan…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Friday launched a month-long Jana Samparka Padayatra in Bhubaneswar, launching a blistering attack on the BJP government and accusing it of failing on virtually every front and neglecting the interests of Odisha.Patnaik launched the padayatra from Raj Padia under the Ekamra Assembly constituency…
Bhubaneswar, 02/10/2026: On the occasion of the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri today, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) paid floral tributes to the statues of the two great national leaders at separate programmes held in Bhubaneswar. BJD leaders gathered at Mahatma Gandhi Park near Janata Maidan and paid floral tributes at…
Describing Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi as an apostle of active non-violence, Cuttack Lok Sabha MP Dr. Bhartruhari Mahtab called upon the public to preserve the legacy and historical sanctity of Swaraj Ashram a pivotal hub of India’s freedom struggle so that future generations remain connected to this glorious chapter of history. Dr. Mahtab…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Odisha government, alleging that it has failed on multiple fronts and that there is “no one to listen to the people.” Odishabusiness directory Speaking during the BJD’s ‘Jana Samparka Padayatra’, Patnaik said Odisha was passing…
Bhubaneswar: The state government will expedite damage assessment in rain and flood-affected districts and provide compensation before Dussehra, informed Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Friday.The Minister has directed all concerned departments and district administrations to submit their damage reports by October 10.He informed that Rs 261 crore has been disbursed as compensation…
Kendrapara: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is set to investigate the case involving Tikhiri Sarpanch Chameli Ojha in Odisha’s Kendrapara district, following allegations that she was assaulted and misbehaved with inside the chamber of the Mahakalapada Block Development Officer (BDO). The alleged incident took place on June 11. A three-member NHRC team is scheduled…
Chhatrapur: A trackman was killed after being hit by a train while carrying out track maintenance work near Podapadar on the outskirts of Chhatrapur inOdisha’s Ganjam district on Friday.According to reports, Patra was among a group of trackmen conducting a routine inspection and maintenance check on the railway tracks at around 10 am when the…
Bhubaneswar, 2 October 2026: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Odisha Construction Corporation Limited (OCCL) organised a Walkathon at Ekamra Kanan, Bhubaneswar, today with the message “Walk for a Better Tomorrow.” The initiative aimed to promote health, physical fitness, discipline and a sense of collective responsibility among employees and stakeholders. “Fit to Think, Fit to…
Bhubaneswar, October 2, 2026: Hon’ble Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, today inaugurated the statewide ‘Sujala’ campaign in Bhubaneswar, calling upon citizens to adopt responsible water-use practices and make water conservation an integral part of their daily lives. Organised by the Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) under the Housing & Urban…
