Bhubaneswar: As many as 16 IAS officers have been designated as Additional Secretaries by Odisha Government across multiple departments, reinforcing administrative efficiency and governance. As per the notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance (GA&PG) department, the 16 IAS officers who are presently posted at the State Secretariat as Joint Secretaries of different departments…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, integrating advanced technologies to enhance tactical operations. Among the standout contributors was Odisha-based drone startup IG Drones, which provided critical support to the military during the mission. Founded in 2018 by five students from Veer Surendra Sai…
Bhubaneswar: Odia Youtuber Laba Hansda goes missing after his girlfriend died. is surrounded with controversy as his girlfriend has killed herself. The Bengaluru Police has launched a manhunt to nab him. According to sources, the family members of the deceased girlfriend has lodged a police complaint with the HSR Layout police station. His girlfriend Solmi Murmu…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast warning for severe thunderstorms with hail and gusty surface winds reaching speeds of 60-70 kmph, accompanied by lightning and moderate to intense rainfall, in three Odisha districts. As per nowcast warning issued by the IMD at 1:30 pm, Gajapati, Rayagada and Ganjam districts will be…
Bhubaneswar, 17/5: AIIMS Bhubaneswar observed National Dengue Day with a series of public awareness programmes held at the Main OPD foyer, today. The initiative aimed to educate the public about Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, and promote effective preventive strategies to combat its spread. The event was spearheaded by the Department of General Medicine,…
Keonjhar: The Economic Offence Wing (EOW) has initiated the process to confiscate the luxurious farmhouse of Raja Chakra, located in Gopalpur Mouza of Keonjhar district in Odisha. The farmhouse has been built on 11.1 acres of land out of which 7.4 acres are government land. According to reports, Raja Chakra had built the luxurious farm house…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is boiling under a severe heatwave for the last few days. Even early morning today Bhubaneswar recorded 32.8 degrees Celsius. The heatwave has been relentless, with the scorching sun making life unbearable since morning. The humidity has added to the discomfort, making it feel like the state is being fried in a hot cauldron….
Jaleswar: The mutilated body of a youth has reportedly been found in the Balasore district of Odisha on Friday morning. The body was found fallen on the Chandaneswar-Talasari road near Bindhapadmapur village under Talasari Marine Police Station limits. The deceased has been identified as Shibshankar Panda of Barbaria village. As per reports, the locals found body…
Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra has directed Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) officials to take strict action against ticketless travel to curb revenue loss. The instruction came during a comprehensive review of CRUT operations held here Thursday. The Minister laid out a strategic roadmap to enhance urban mobility across Odisha. Key among…
Jaleswar: At least three temples were looted yesterday night in Balasore district of Odisha. The loots took place from the Lord Jagannath temple in Benuda under Kamarda Police station limits and Maa Sheetala and Goddess Kali temples in Jhakajhaki under Bhogarai Police Sttion limits. As per reports, looters took away gold ornaments and cash money after…
