Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for Odisha, predicting heavy rain and thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds in several districts till September 20.According IMD prediction for tomorrow, heavy rain and thunderstorms with lightning accompanied by gusty surface winds reaching 30-40 kmph are likely to occur at one or two…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Monday is set to distribute appointment letters to 1,686 candidates who have been selected across seven departments.As per reports, the departments that will be issuing these appointment letters include the Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment Department, Finance Department, Water Resources Department, Law Department, Fisheries and AnimalResourcesDevelopment Department, Health and Family…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will perform the groundbreaking ceremony for 27 major industrial projects in Odisha on September 15 (Monday).Majhi is scheduled to perform the groundbreaking ceremony at a special event at Krushi Sikhsha Sadan, OUAT, in the capital city here tomorrow morning.The industrial projects will come up in 12 districts of Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: A youth drowned and his uncle went missing after attempting to rescue him at the Mahanadi River near the Tirtol bridge in Jagatsinghpur district on Sunday.The deceased, Kanha Jena, and his missing uncle, Sampada Kumar Jena, a retired school teacher, both live in Nagapur village of Balikuda block in Jagatsinghpur district.According to reports, Sampada had…
Bhubaneswar: The Central government has mandated all manufacturers, packers and importers to mention the revised prices after the GST reduction. The revised prices will come into effect from September 22.While speaking to the Media personnel Minister of Food supply and consumer affairs Krushna Chandra Patra informed the same today. Thus as per the instructions of the Central government,…
Cuttack: The autumn season has bid farewell to the monsoon season which also brings the season of festivities. Maa Durga will descend on the earth and the festive fervor is going to grip the people in this Sharadiya Puja season (worship of the autumn).From today, the preparations at all Shakti Peethas of the state have begun…
Bhubaneswar: In a first of its kind, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) will conduct a dog census in the state of Odisha. The census will be conducted in two phases in 67 wards. The first phase counting will begin from September 17 to 20 and the second phase is slated to be held between 21 to…
Jeypore (Koraput): A devastating incident occurred in front of the local Superintendent of Police’s office in Koraput today, resulting in the death of a betel shop owner, P Loknath (59). The roof of a 30-year-old market complex collapsed, trapping several people under the debris.Upon receiving the distress call, the Koraput Fire Station team, along with…
Bhubaneswar/Keonjhar: Taking forward the vision of “Samrudha Odisha, Viksit Odisha,” Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched the “Zero Accident Day” (ZAD) or Shunya Durghatana Divas campaign in Keonjhar district, with a call to make Odisha an accident-free state. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Commerce and Transport Department. Marking the launch, the Chief…
Rayagada: In a tragic incident, three persons lost their lives and one sustained critical injuries after being struck by lightning while working in a cotton field in Bishnuguda village under Rayagada block on Friday.According to reports, the victims, including 45-year-old Sambari Pidika, were engaged in cotton farming when the lightning strike occurred. All four were rushed…
