Bhubaneswar: A well-marked low pressure area formed over the west central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coasts is likely to move west-northwestwards and concentrate into a depression within the next 12 hours, informed the India Meteorological Department.The system is expected to cross the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coasts around…
Dhenkanal: The mortal remains of CISF jawan Manoj Biswal, who lost his life in a devastating landslide triggered by a cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on August 14, were consigned to flames at his native village Manikamara under Parjang block in Dhenkanal district on Monday morning.Thousands of villagers, family members, and relatives gathered to…
Today i.e. on 18.08.2025, on the allegation of acquisition of disproportionate assets( DA) beyond his known sources of income by Sri Surendra Behera, Superintending Engineer (SE), Irrigation Division, Angul, simultaneous house searches are being conducted by Odisha Vigilance led by 3 DSPs, 10 Inspectors, 4 ASIs, and other supporting staff on the strength of search…
Dhenkanal: The driver and helper of a ‘108’ ambulance sustained serious injuries after the emergency vehicle hit a roadside tree near Mahisapat in Dhenkanal district.The ambulance was returning from Cuttack to its base after leaving a patient when it lost balance and hit a tree near Mahishapat on the outskirts of the town.The mishap left the…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Warning for multiple districts of Odisha in connection with a low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to intensify into a depression and cause heavy rainfall across the state.”Under the influence of the upper air cyclonic circulation over west central and…
Sundargarh: In a major crackdown, police raided a large-scale gambling den near the football ground behind Dharuadihi police station in Odisha’s Sundargarh district late last night. The raid led to the arrest of 14 gamblers and the seizure of huge amounts of cash and valuables.During the raid, police seized 20 cars, 17 motorcycles, 20 mobile…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government launched the Staff Suggestion Scheme portal for seeking the suggestions of the government employees. This will help in improving the public service delivery and boost the administrative efficiency and governance in the state.Launched by the General Administration and Public Grievance (GA&PG) Department of the Government of Odisha, it will give an opportunity…
Bhubaneswar : OHPC joined the nation in celebrating 79 th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervour at its Corporate Office, Training Centre & Units on 15 th August 2025. At the Corporate Office, the National Flag was hoisted by Sri Pranab Kumar Mohanty, Director (Finance) in presence of Sri Sandeep Patnaik, Director (HR)…
Darlipali :NTPC Darlipali celebrated the 79th Independence Day with great enthusiasm and national pride at Utkarsh Bhawan in its township. Shri Faiz Taiyab, Head of Project, unfurled the National Flag, followed by the National Anthem and release of tricolour balloons symbolising the spirit of freedom. In his address, Shri Taiyab lauded the dedication of employees…
Bhadark : Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd. (FACOR) marked the 79th Independence Day with spirited celebrations and a strong message of environmental stewardship through dual events at Kathpal and Ostapal schools, and government schools in Rampur and Ramkrishnapur Gram Panchayat, Bhadrak. At Kathpal and Ostapal, the tricolour was proudly hoisted by Mines Head Mr. Muthumari, followed…
