IMD issues red warning for rain and thunderstorm in Bhubaneswar, hundreds vehicles stranded on roads

Bhubaneswar: The regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a red warning for rain and thunderstorm in Bhubaneswar. While issuing red alert, the weather department predicted that heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm is expected to occur across the State Capital City during the next three hours. Meanwhile, the residents…

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Tikhiri Sarpanch Chameli Ojha In Trouble; No-Confidence Vote On July 27

Bhubaneswar: A no-confidence motion has been moved against Tikhiri Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Chameli Ojha in Kendrapara district.Sources said 21 out of 22 ward members have backed the move against the Sarpanch, citing dissatisfaction with her functioning. With such overwhelming support, the motion is set to be put to vote on July 27. The result will…

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India’s ODI squad for NZ series announced: Siraj makes comeback, Shreyas’ participation subject to fitness

Mhmbai, 3/1:The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday, January 3, announced the squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand starting on the 11th of this month. Senior India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj made a comeback to the ODI side for the three-match home series against New Zealand while Shreyas…

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Jindal Foundation Honoured for ‘Overall Sustainable Practices’ at Odisha Leadership Summit

Bhubaneswar, Odisha  08/05/2025 – In a moment of great pride and recognition, Jindal Foundation, the CSR arm of Jindal Steel & Power, has been conferred the prestigious title of “Organisation with Overall Sustainable Practices” at the Odisha Leadership Summit, organised by World CSR Day. The award acknowledges the Foundation’s holistic approach to sustainability, spanning across…

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CS Suresh Chandra Mohapatra participated in the National Executive Committe meeting

Bhubaneswar,10/5: Chief Secretary Sri Suresh Chandra Mahapatra along with Development Commissioner and Special Relief Commision Sri Pradeep Kumar Jena participated in the National Executive Committe meeting held under Chairmanship of Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs, Sri Ajaya Kumar Bhalla over video conferencing today. Secretary Sri Bhalla reviewed the preparedness of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to…

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GRADUATION CEREMONY HELD FOR SOA AGRIL STUDENTS

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 13: Young agricultural scientists need to focus on the impact of climate change on agriculture and find new ways to counter it, Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda, Vice-Chancellor of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) said on Friday. Prof. Nanda was addressing students who had completed their education in B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and M.Sc Agriculture from…

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Bengaluru: Elderly woman’s body found stuffed in suitcase, dumped into lake

Bengaluru, 21/7: Police on Tuesday discovered the body of an elderly woman found stuffed inside a suitcase and dumped into Ramohalli lake in Kumbalgodu, West Bengaluru. The deceased has been identified as Jayamma (61), a resident of Kengeri. “Police personnel recovered the body. The family has positively identified the woman. We are launching a murder…

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BRAHMAPUR CHIEF DISTRICT AGRICULTURE OFFICER NABBED BY ODISHA VIGILANCE WHILE TAKING BRIBE RS.15,000/- FOR FACILITATING RELEASE OF SUBSIDY AMOUNT UNDER MKUY

Brahmpur, 12/08: Today i.e on 12.08.2026, a short while ago, Byomkesh Mishra, Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO), Brahmapur has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance *while demanding and taking a bribe of Rs.15,000/- from a beneficiary to process the file under integrated farming systems under Mukhya Mantri Krushi Udyog Yojana(MKUY) and for facilitating the release of…

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Odisha begins work on AI system for child growth monitoring

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has launched a pilot program for the development of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool for monitoring the growth of children, officials said. A five-day training-cum-workshop on ‘AI for Growth Monitoring: Development of an AI Tool for Child Anthropometry’ was inaugurated here Monday, they said. Odisha has emerged as the “first state in…

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