Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a significant anti-corruption drive, three retired government officials of Hatadihi Block in Keonjhar district were convicted by the Special Vigilance Court on Saturday for misappropriation of government rice meant for rural employment schemes.The convicted officials are former Welfare Extension Officer Gangadhar Naik, former Fishery Extension Officer Ramesh Chandra Sethy and former Progressive Assistant…

Bhubaneswar, May 2: Odisha has firmly positioned itself among the top-performing States in the country under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, with the State Government driving a transformative agenda in urban water security and infrastructure development through decisive leadership and focused governance, said an official release on Saturday.“With a clear political…

Jajpur: Tension prevailed at the Jajpur District Headquarters Hospital following the death of a newborn baby. The family of the newborn baby started protesting in the hospital, alleging medical negligence.According to reports, the newborn, a baby boy, was born on Friday. However, shortly after birth, the baby seemed unwell so he was sent to the…

Cuttack, May 2: School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond on Saturday announced the Class 10 (Matric) Result 2026 at the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) office in Cuttack. The results was first announced during a press conference, after which the online scorecard links will go live later in the evening for students to access their…

A sand-laden truck reportedly rammed into the vehicle of Additional Tehsildar Krushna Mohan Singh on Saturday.Sora: A sand-laden truck reportedly rammed into the vehicle of Additional Tehsildar Krushna Mohan Singh on Saturday. The dramatic incident took place during a high-speed chase on National Highway-16 in Balasore. Fortunately, the Additional Tehsildar and his driver has received…

Bhograi, May 2: In a concerning incident in Bhograi, Balasore district, locals intervened when rice meant for school midday meals was being sold in the market. The episode took place near a warehouse close to the Midday Meal Rice Distribution Point at Bhograi Saharia Primary School. Villagers immediately informed supply officials upon noticing the rice…

Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressing “deep anguish” over an alleged inhuman incident involving a tribal man in Keonjhar district.Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressing “deep anguish” over an alleged…

Nayagarh: In a shocking case of child marriage, the Childline team, with the help of police, rescued a minor girl from Dengaragodi Sahi under Itamati police station limits in Nayagarh district, just before the ‘Chauthi’ ritual (fourth-day post-wedding ceremony).The minor girl had already been married to Dilip Kumar Parida of the same village in a…

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) have resumed their demolition drive along Ekamra Kanan road in Bhubaneswar.The eviction is part of the ongoing construction of a proposed 200-feet road project designed to ease traffic congestion in the area.The operation on Hatiasuni road on Saturday, May 2, 2026, was conducted with…

Bhubaneswar, May 1: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and former Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik on Friday participated in the International Labour Day celebrations and addressed members of the Biju Sramika Samukhya in Bhubaneswar.Speaking on the occasion, Patnaik called for a significant hike in the minimum wage to Rs 800, while accusing the BJP government…