Odisha districts to experience thunderstorms, hot and humid conditions; mercury to rise, predicts IMD
Several parts of Odisha on Tuesday experienced hot and humid conditions, which adversely affected the daily routine of people. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that there will be no major change in the maximum temperature in Odisha for the next two days. However, there...
Odisha nurse dies, husband detained as family alleges murder over dowry
A tragic incident in Odisha’s Bolangir district raised alarm over dowry-related violence, after the death of a nurse, identified as Beena, also known as Krishna Sahu. The woman’s family alleged on Friday that Beena was killed by her in-laws over persistent dowry demands. Beena’s husband,...
2 top PMO officials in Odisha for key engagements
Two senior figures from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Principal Secretaries PK Mishra and Shaktikanta Das, are currently in Odisha. Shaktikanta Das, who arrived in Bhubaneswar on Friday, will remain till April 20. Also Read: Rise of Odia officers! Two Odia bureaucrats now Principal Secretaries to...
Odisha YouTuber Tapi Mishra arrested over social media comments
The Infocity Police in Bhubaneswar arrested a YouTuber named Tapi Mishra on Wednesday, following allegations of making objectionable remarks on social media. Also Read: Former student leader among 3 arrested for attacking YouTuber in Bhubaneswar The exact nature of his comments and the identity of the...
Odisha woman donates piece of liver to sister-in-law in ‘rare act of selflessness’
Home Odisha Odisha woman donates piece of liver to sister-in-law in ‘rare act of selflessness’ PUBLISHED: 10 Feb 2025, 10:05 PM IST LAST UPDATE: 10 Feb 2025, 10:08 PM IST Odisha woman donates piece of liver to sister-in-law in ‘rare act of selflessness’ In a...
Odisha Police DG sets target to curb illegal Ganja cultivation by March 31
In a decisive move against illegal Ganja (cannabis) cultivation, Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania instructed the district Superintendents of Police (SPs) on Friday to identify and take stern actions against those involved in these activities. The DGP directed the SPs to...
BJD in Odisha spent 7 times more than BJP in 2024 polls!
Home Odisha BJD in Odisha spent 7 times more than BJP in 2024 polls! PUBLISHED: 07 Feb 2025, 10:10 PM IST LAST UPDATE: 07 Feb 2025, 10:10 PM IST Emblems of BJD, BJP, and Congress The General Elections of 2024 in Odisha appeared to be...
Odisha Girl dies, father critical after canal embankment caves in
Photo: Representable Image Odisha Girl dies, father critical after canal embankment caves in A minor girl died and her father was critically injured after a portion of the Rengali canal embankment collapsed in Odisha’s Jajpur district on Friday, police said. The deceased has been identified...
Odisha govt directs Collectors to take action against errant Revenue Dept officials
Photo: OTV Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari Odisha Revenue Department seems to be in action mood as all the district Collectors in the State have been directed by the government to take action against the officials neglecting duties within 15 days. In a letter issued by...
Odisha Govt reconstitutes special task force to implement National Education Policy-2020
In a bid to implement the National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020), the Odisha government reconstituted a special Task Force on Thursday. As many as 13 members from different departments have been included in the Task Force. The Development Commissioner has been appointed as the Chairman of...
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