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Dharmendra Pradhan, Anurag Thakur pay floral tributes to Fakir Mohan Senapati, Upendra Bhanja

Union Ministers Anurag Thakur and Dharmendra Pradhan paid floral tributes to writer Fakir Mohan Senapati and Odia poet Upendra Bhanja on Tuesday.... read..

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"Over 400 Indian companies have invested in Vietnam...": Indian envoy

India’s Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Madan Mohan Sethi highlighted the cordial and friendly relationship between India and Vietnam, emphasizing their historical ties through civilization that spans over 2,000 years. ... read..

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CM Naveen Patnaik launches BJD's month-long Jan Sampark Padayatra

On the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri on Monday, Odisha Chief Minister and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik launched the party's month-long 'Jan Sampark Padayatra'.... read..

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"Definitely would have been done on evidence basis": Union Minister Anurag Thakur on raids on NewsClick

As Delhi Police's Special Cell raided the residences of senior journalists associated with the online portal NewsClick, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said that the crackdown would have been definitely done on the bas... read..

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Odisha: IMD issues Orange alert for 7 districts, fishermen warned not to venture into sea 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for Odisha's seven districts, and fishermen have been warned not to venture in the sea till October 2.... read..

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Odisha Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera felicitates state athletes with cash awards

Odisha Sports Minister Tusharkanti Behera on Saturday felicitated 27 athletes of the state who shone at different Championships at an award ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium.... read..

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Amid huge uproar, Odisha Legislative Assembly adjourned till 4 pm

The Odisha assembly monsoon session was adjourned till 4 pm on Saturday amid a huge ruckus.... read..

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Odisha Police launches Cyber Safety Campaign 2023

Odisha Police on Thursday launched the Cyber Safety Campaign 2023 with the primary objective of enhancing awareness and educating the public about the multifaceted aspects of cybercrime.... read..

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Two BJP MLAs suspended from Odisha Assembly for throwing pulses at Speaker's podium

Two MLAs from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) including Chief whip Opposition Mohan Charan Majhi and Mukesh Mahaling were suspended from the Monsoon Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly for throwing 'pulses' at Speaker Pramila Mallik's podium on Th... read..

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No 'ministers versus officers' in CM Grievance Cell: Naveen Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday rubbished the Opposition's claim of elected leaders being sidelined in the CM Grievance Cell programme, insisting that the Cell is handled by the CMO and there was no question of "ministers vs officials" in t... read..

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik lauds PM Modi on foreign policy, anti-corruption stance

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his foreign policy and for rooting out the corruption in the country.... read..

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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan travels on newly inaugurated Vande Bharat train in Odisha, interacts with students

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday was seen interacting with a group of students onboard the Vande Bharat Express from Bhubaneswar to Angul.... read..

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OTP-sharing scam: Odisha STF arrests seventh accused from Assam

The Special Task Force of Odisha crime branch on Friday claimed to have arrested one more accused in the one-time password-sharing scam with alleged links to Pakistan Intelligence operatives, it said in a statement.... read..

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Odisha: Anganwadi workers stage demonstration over various demands in Bhubaneswar

A large number of Anganwadi workers staged a demonstration in Bhubaneswar on Friday.... read..

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ISL 2023-24: Chennaiyin FC suffer 0-2 loss against Odisha FC

Chennaiyin FC suffered a 0-2 loss against Odisha FC in their opening match of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.... read..

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Senior BJD leader Pramila Mallik becomes first Women Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly 

Senior Biju Janta Dal leader Pramila Mallik was elected the new speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly unopposed on Friday. She became the first Women Speaker of the State.... read..

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BJD leader Pramila Mallik files her nomination for Odisha Assembly Speaker

Biju Janta Dal (BJD) party leader Pramila Mallik on Thursday filed her nomination for the Odisha Assembly Speaker and thanked Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. ... read..

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“Hopeful Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover will awake”: space scientist Suvendu Patnayak

The Vikram lander and the Pragyan rover of Chandrayaan-3, who are currently in "sleep mode" near the Moon’s South Pole after having completed their set tasks, are expected to awake on Friday (September 22).... read..

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik disburses financial assistance to over 40 lakh farmers

On the occasion of 'Nuakhai', Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik disbursed financial assistance to 44.56 lakh farmer families under KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) Scheme for Rabi Crop season.... read..

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BJD announces Pramila Mallik's name as Assembly Speaker candidate

The Biju Janata Dal announced senior party leader Pramila Mallik's name as Odisha Assembly Speaker candidate on Wednesday. ... read..

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Odisha: Tree worshipped as Ganpati in Bhubaneshwar

As the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi commenced on Tuesday, devotees across the country welcomed Lord Ganesha in their own unique way. Combining religion and social causes, volunteers of the Bakul Foundation decorated a tree in Lord Ganesha's form.... read..

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AFC Cup: Clinical Mohun Bagan SG defeat 10-man Odisha in opener

Mohun Bagan Super Giant overpowered a 10-man Odisha FC 4-0 in their opening match of the AFC Cup 2023-24 Group D at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.... read..

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AFC Cup: Odisha FC make tournament debut against red-hot Mohun Bagan Super Giant

 Debutants Odisha FC will host the Indian Super League (ISL) Cup winners, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, in their opening clash in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup 2023-24 group stage at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.... read..

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Odisha: Eco-friendly idol of Lord Ganesha crafted in solid clay by Bhubaneswar-based miniature artist ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi

Eco-friendly idols of lord Ganesha along with goddesses Saraswati and Laxmi were crafted in solid clay by a Bhubaneswar-based miniature artist ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in the state.... read..

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Matter of happiness that 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana' is being launched on his birthday: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said it was a matter of happiness that 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana' will be launched on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 73rd birthday.... read..

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Bhubaneswar: Demand soars for Maharashtra-style Ganesha idols ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Bhubaneswar, artisans are meticulously perfecting lord Ganesha idols, with a notable preference for Maharashtra-style models.... read..

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G20 presidency raised stature of India in global arena, says Ram Nath Kovind 

Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said the successful completion of the G20 presidency raised the status of India in the global arena.... read..

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Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik launches "Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana"  

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday launched the 'Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana' in the state for fulfilling the nutritional needs among the mothers, adolescent girls and children, in addition to this CM also launched the 'Pada Pushti Yojana'... read..

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Odisha Govt on alert mode after Scrub Typhus kills 5 people

The Odisha Government has asked district health authorities to increase the surveillance for seasonal upsurge of Scrub Typhus and Leptospirosis in the state. This came in the wake of five deaths reported recently from Bargarh District, according to an off... read..

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Odisha Govt’s LAccMI scheme to provide public transport network across State

The Odisha Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved the 'Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI)' scheme to ensure a sustainable, affordable, assured and safe transportation of passengers and commodities across the State, s... read..

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CM Patnaik presented with Odisha FC jersey ahead of upcoming ISL 2023

Ahead of the commencement of a new season of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023 and the AFC Cup 2023, Odisha FC, a notable team in the ISL, called upon the Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik on Thursday to present the Chief Minister with Odisha FC's ... read..

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Odisha Govt signs MoU with six public sector banks to provide banking services in unbanked gram panchayats

The Odisha Government on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with six public sector banks to provide banking services in unbanked gram panchayats.... read..

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Odisha to get isolated extremely heavy rainfall, 6 districts under red alert: IMD

The India Meteorological Department has predicted isolated extremely heavy rainfall for Odisha on Wednesday.... read..

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"Create reassurance among patients": CM Naveen Patnaik to newly joined medicos

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has emphasised on quality and free healthcare to be the fundamental feature of the State's healthcare delivery system in his address to new medical officers.... read..

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BJD removes Soumya Ranjan Patnaik from party vice president post

Biju Janta Dal (BJD) on Tuesday removed senior leader and vice president of the party Soumya Ranjan Patnaik from his post. ... read..

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Odisha: BJD to train 30,000 party workers for public outreach ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha has commenced a special training for around 30,000 party workers aiming to expand the party's outreach to the public in the run-up to the next state assembly as well as Parliamentary elections.... read..

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Odisha Govt approves 9 key industrial projects worth over Rs 1 lakh cr

The High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) of the Odisha Government approved nine key industrial projects with a cumulative investment of Rs 1,01,804.43 crore.... read..

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Odisha Govt sets target to promote 5000 start-ups by 2025

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Odisha Startup Yatra and Startup Xpress 2023 on Monday.... read..

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Odisha Govt announces recruitment of 20,000 junior teachers in primary, upper primary schools

 The Odisha Government has announced the recruitment of 20,000 Junior Teachers (Schematic) in primary and upper primary schools under different Revenue Districts of Odisha.... read..

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Odisha’s Nandankanan welcomes new guests from Aizwal Zoo

Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar welcomed set of new guests on Saturday from Mizoram’s Aizwal Zoo, according to the Central Zoo Authority of India (CZA). ... read..

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Odisha CM Patnaik flags off 181 mobile veterinary units for livestock

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has flagged off 181 mobile veterinary vehicles to provide healthcare services to livestock under Mukhyamntri Bhramyaman Pranichikitsa Seva in the state.... read..

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CM Patnaik felicitates 7 visually challenged cricketers for achievements at IBSA World Games 2023

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday felicitated seven visually-challenged cricket players for their remarkable achievements at the IBSA World Games 2023 held in England recently.... read..

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Odisha CM Patnaik flags off 181 Mobile Veterinary vehicles to provide healthcare services to livestock

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday flagged off 181 Mobile Veterinary vehicles to provide healthcare services to livestock in state. ... read..

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AVAADA Group, Tata Steel Special Economic Zone to set up green hydrogen, ammonia unit in Odisha

Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Limited (TSSEZL) Limited and Avaada GreenH2 Private Limited, the Green Hydrogen arm of the integrated energy enterprise of Avaada Group, on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a green hydrogen... read..

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Odisha: One nabbed, 2.46 kg gold seized from Bhubaneshwar house

One person was arrested and over 2.46 kg of foreign-marked gold in the form of gold biscuits and bars were seized from a house at Bhubaneshwar here, according to an official statement.... read..

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India is on cusp of new era in its maritime sector: Union Minister Sonowal

In the run-up to the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023, the Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways  Sarbananda Sonowal said that India is on the cusp of a new era in its maritime sector and that the country is beginning a ... read..

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IMD predicts heavy rain in parts of Odisha 

India Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Odisha.... read..

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CM Naveen Patnaik distributes appointment letters to 572 principals, teachers who joined Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik distributed appointment letters to 572 principals and teachers who joined Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas in an orientation programme on Tuesday. ... read..

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Heavy rainfall warnings issued for several districts of Odisha

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bhubaneswar on Monday has predicted a low-pressure area likely to form over Odisha in the next 24 hrs.... read..

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IMD predicts widespread rainfall in North Odisha for next 48 hours

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall over parts of North Odisha for the next 48 hours till Monday.... read..

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"I am just thinking about Asian games": Kishore Jena

India's rising javelin thrower Kishore Jena said he is keen to leave his mark in the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, which is set to begin on September 23. ... read..

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