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Odisha govt to develop technical institutions into centres of excellence

The Odisha government has initiated the process for developing technical institutions like ITIs and polytechnics into centres of excellence (CoE) in the mineral bearing areas of the state, an official said on Saturday.... read..

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Odisha records highest 1-day spike of 4,330 Covid cases

Odisha has reported 4,330 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike so far taking the state's total tally to 1,79,880, said a state health official on Sunday.... read..

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Odisha records 4,330 new COVID-19 cases

As many as 4,330 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Odisha, taking the state's coronavirus count to 1,79,880, informed Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha on Sunday.... read..

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AICTE awards Bhubaneswar-based Siksha 'O' Anusandhan for creating COVID-19 awareness

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has awarded Bhubaneswar-based Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University for creating awareness about the COVID-19 pandemic.... read..

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Odisha to develop Centres of Excellence for skill, technical education in OMBADC area

The Odisha government has initiated the process for developing technical institutions like ITIs and polytechnics to Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in the Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC) area.... read..

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ISL: We've to be at our best this season, says Odisha FC coach

Odisha FC Head Coach Stuart Baxter has said that the team needs to be on its toes and disciplined this season as the Indian Super League (ISL) is set to be held behind closed doors in Goa from November.... read..

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CBI files two chargesheets in separate cases related to chit fund

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed two supplementary chargesheets in separate cases related to chit fund in a Bhubaneswar court.... read..

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BJD raises questions on timing of CBI raid at party leader's residence

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday raised questions on the timing of the raid by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on its party leader and former Minister Debi Prasad Mishra's residence in Bhubaneswar.... read..

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Odisha's Covid-19 tally crosses 1.75 lakh mark

Odisha's Covid-19 tally touched 1,75,550 as 4,209 more people tested positive for the infection while the toll reached 691 as nine new fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours, a health official said on Saturday.... read..

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2 minors arrested for killing their mother in Odisha

Two minors have been arrested for allegedly killing their 40-year-old mother at Sundarpada area in Bhubaneswar, police said on Thursday.... read..

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No ban on referral of Covid patients to twin cities: Odisha govt

The Odisha government on Wednesday clarified that there is no ban on referral of Covid patients to Bhubaneswar and Cuttack from other districts.... read..

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Odisha Cabinet nod for proposal to amend state GST Act

The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to amend the Odisha Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 to provide more facilities to taxpayers and tax authorities.... read..

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Odisha to implement e-muster roll in all govt departments by Jan 2021

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday reviewed 5T charter regarding E-muster roll and bank payment of wages in all works of line departments, taking a historic step towards transparency in governance.... read..

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Odisha: Health dept issues COVID-19 precautionary measures for Assembly session

The Health and Family Welfare Department of Odisha government has issued precautionary measures for prevention and containment of the novel coronavirus during the monsoon session of the state Legislative Assembly starting on September 29.... read..

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India's milk, egg production registers 6 pc increase

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, milk and egg production in India has increased by 6 per cent, said Dr Trilochan Mohapatra, Director General of Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Secretary, Department of Agricul... read..

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Dharmendra opposes amendment to Odisha Universities Act

Union Petroleum Minister on Tuesday opposed the Odisha Universities Amendment Ordinance 2020 and sought intervention of Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank to safeguard the interest of the students, faculty and staff.... read..

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Odisha reports highest spike of 4,270 Covid-19 cases

Odisha has reported the highest single-day spike of 4,270 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the state's total tally to 1,62,920, informed the health department on Wednesday.... read..

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ISL: Odisha FC sign English defender Steven Taylor

Odisha FC on Wednesday announced the signing of English defender Steven Taylor ahead of the seventh edition of the Indian Super League (ISL).... read..

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Odisha reports 8 deaths, 3,645 more COVID-19 cases

A total of 3,645 new COVID-19 and eight deaths were reported in Odisha on Septemeber 14, taking the State's coronavirus count to 1,58,650, informed the State Health Department.... read..

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Odisha govt proposes amendment in OGST Act 2017

The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday cleared a proposal for amendment of Odisha Goods and Service Tax (OGST) Act 2017 following which a bill will be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Assembly.... read..

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Odisha to close down COVID care centres, homes due to nil occupancy

The Health and Family Welfare Department of Odisha Government has decided to close the COVID Care Centres (CCCs), Temporary Medical Centres (TMCs) and COVID Care Homes (CCHs) across the State due to nil occupancy.... read..

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Monsoon session of Odisha Assembly to begin on Sep 29

The monsoon session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly is scheduled to begin from September 29 with strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines, said a notification on Monday.... read..

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Odisha: Private hospitals in 5 cities asked to reserve 50 pc beds and 80 pc ICUs for COVID-19 patients

The Odisha Government on Monday asked all the private hospitals with bed strength of 30 or more to reserve 50 per cent of the beds and 80 per cent of intensive care units (ICUs) for treatment of COVID-19 patients.... read..

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Banker arrested in Rs 2.5 cr loan fraud case in Odisha

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of State Crime Branch Odisha (EOW-CB) has arrested banker Srikant Prusty, Senior Manager cum Assessment Officer, Punjab National Bank, Jaydev Vihar branch here for his alleged involvement in Rs 2.5 crore loan fraud case.... read..

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Odisha Minister tests corona positive, 7th such case in state

Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash said on Monday that he and his wife had tested coronavirus positive.... read..

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Odisha BJP president Samir Mohanty tests positive for COVID-19

Odisha Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President Samir Mohanty has been admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar after testing positive for COVID-19.... read..

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BJD to support NDA nominee for RS Deputy Chair's post

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced his party's support to NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh for the post of Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.... read..

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Odisha reports 11 deaths, 4,198 more COVID-19 cases

Odisha has reported 4,198 new COVID-19 cases, 3,363 recoveries and 11 deaths as on September 13, according to the State Health Department on Monday.... read..

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Odisha reports highest spike of 4,198 corona cases

Odisha registered 4,198 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, its highest single-day spike so far, taking the state's total tally to 1,55,005, a health official said on Monday.... read..

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ISL: Odisha FC ropes in Spanish striker Manuel Onwu

Odisha FC has signed Spanish striker Manuel Onwu on a one-year deal ahead of the seventh edition of the Indian Super League (ISL).... read..

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East Coast Railway starts 4 special trains for NEET exams tomorrow

The East Coast Railway started four special trains on Saturday and Sunday for the candidates appearing in National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) to be held on September 13, it said.... read..

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3,913 new corona cases in Odisha, total over 1.5 lakh

Odisha's coronavirus cases crossed the 1.5 lakh-mark as it reported 3,913 more cases in the last 24 hours, the Health department said on Sunday.... read..

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Versatile Odia film actor Ajit Das passes away

Veteran Odia film actor Ajit Das passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital here on Sunday. He was 71.... read..

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Odisha reports 3,913 more COVID-19 cases

Odisha has reported 3,913 new COVID-19 cases, taking the count of coronavirus cases in the State to 1,50,807, said the Department of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday.... read..

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