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…
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…
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…
Gajapati, July 23: A major controversy has erupted after a large quantity of government-supplied medicines was allegedly found dumped in the open within the premises of the Mohana Community Health Centre in Odisha’s Gajapati district.The incident has raised serious concerns over the management of essential medicines, despite the government’s continued investment in providing free healthcare…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has announced a 5 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for State Government employees drawing salary under the pre-revised ORSP Rules, 2008. With this revision, the DA has been enhanced from 257 per cent to 262 per cent, effective from January 1, 2026.The Finance Department issued a notification stating that…
Joda: In a tragic incident, three members of a family died, and another person was critically injured after their Thar SUV veered off the road and crashed into a roadside mango tree on National Highway-20 near Rajia in Odisha’s Kendujhar district.Sources said the tragedy took place around 10 PM on Wednesday, when Trilochan Apat, a…
