Nuapada, 7/11:In a major political development, former Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik once again demonstrated his enduring appeal to the electorate on Friday, unleashing a sharp critique of the current BJP State Government and issuing a passionate plea to voters in poll-bound Nuapada. Addressing a massive election rally, BJD…
New Delhi, 28/7: Violence erupted in Bellare town of the communally sensitive Dakshina Kannada district on Wednesday as the ruling BJP faced the ire of Hindu nationalists after a Yuva Morcha member was hacked to death on Tuesday night. Police had to resort to lathicharge after protesters resorted to stone-pelting when the body…
Cuttack, Odisha – November 21, 2024: This year’s Baliyatra in Cuttack is witnessing a remarkable effort by GRIDCO, Odisha’s Renewable Energy Nodal Agency, to promote the adoption of renewable energy through an innovative pavilion. Showcasing advanced models, interactive exhibits, and informative sessions, the pavilion is creating widespread awareness about sustainable energy solutions and the state’s…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 19: The Odisha Economic Survey 2025–26 report has highlighted significant strides made by the state in strengthening its transport infrastructure, particularly in rail and aviation connectivity.Rail connectivity in Odisha has improved significantly in recent years. Odisha added approximately 200 km to its rail network in 2024-25, taking the total rail network length to…
Bhubaneswar: Heavy rain lashed Odisha Wednesday, disrupting normal life as all 30 districts recorded nearly 60 per cent excess rainfall. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more downpour till September 27, the state government has put all districts on alert, officials said. While the ongoing low-pressure area has already triggered heavy rainfall across the…
Bhubaneswar 12/5: In a big development, Odisha assembly Speaker Bikram Keshari Arukha and two state ministers Samir Dash and Srikant Sahu resigned in quick succession on Friday.This event happened just a day after Jharsuguda bypoll result. Cabinet reshuffle likely to be held soon.
Mirpur 25/12: India beat Bangladesh by three wickets in the low-scoring second test to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Mirpur on Sunday. Chasing 145 for victory on a turning track, India overcame a batting collapse to reach the target in the first session on the penultimate day at Mirpur’s Shere Bangla National…
New Delhi, 20/4: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would seek a report from the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court as a counsel claimed that the appellate tribunals are not functioning as per the top court’s order. The appellate tribunals were constituted to hear appeals filed against exclusions/inclusions in the electoral rolls…
Kabul, 26/3: About two dozen girls and women chanting “open the schools” protested in the Afghan capital Saturday against the Taliban’s decision to shut their secondary schools just hours after re-opening them this week. Thousands of jubilant girls across Afghanistan had flocked to high schools on March 23 — the date the education…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has extended his heartiest congratulations to two brilliant girl students Tina Rath and Alisha Biswal for achieving a rare national-level distinction by scoring a perfect 500 out of 500 marks in the CBSE Class X board examinations. In a post shared on his official X handle, Chief Minister Majhi…
