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Gang-rape accused police official arrested in Odisha

The Odisha Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested the dismissed Inspector incharge of Biramitrapur police station in Sundargarh district for his alleged involvement in the gang rape of a minor girl and forced termination of her pregnancy.... read..

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Odisha: Absconding Inspector-in-charge arrested in connection with rape, abortion of minor girl

Anand Chandra Majhi, Inspector-in-charge of Biramitrapur police station in Sundergarh district, who was dismissed from service and was absconding, was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Sundergarh district who later... read..

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Bhubaneswar, Cuttack to have Cyclone resistant power infrastructure by Dec 2020

Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy on Thursday held a review meeting over the plan to provide the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack with advanced and disaster-resilient power supply system.... read..

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Odisha's COVID-19 death toll rise to 27

The death toll due to COVID-19 in Odisha has increased to 27 as two more patients succumbed to the deadly virus, informed the health department on Thursday.... read..

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Odisha CM extends best wishes for Bahuda Yatra

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday extended his best wishes to all on the occasion of Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri, on the ninth day of Jagannath Rath Yatra.... read..

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Odisha govt allows counter sale of liquor from today

The Odisha government has allowed over-the-counter sale of liquor from Wednesday after more than three months of coronavirus lockdown.... read..

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Odisha cop dismissed over rape, abortion of minor girl; Police tenders public apology to victim

Director General of Police (DGP), Odisha on Wednesday dismissed the suspended Inspector In-Charge of Birmitrapur police station of Sundergarh district for his alleged involvement in gang-rape of a minor girl and her abortion.... read..

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Odisha cancels Class XII pending examinations

The Odisha government, here on Wednesday, cancelled examinations for all Class XII pending subjects, conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), due to the spread of Covid-19 in the state.... read..

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Odisha issues guidelines for Unlock 2

Odisha announced new guidelines for Unlock 2 keeping in view the central guidelines and the ground situation. The guidelines will be effective from July 1.... read..

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Liquor shops to open from Wednesday in Odisha

Liquor shops which have been shut for over three months due to the coronavirus crisis are all set to re-open from Wednesday.... read..

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206 new COVID-19 cases in Odisha, tally stands at 7,065

A many as 206 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours in Odisha, according to the State Health Department.... read..

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Odisha Govt approves investment proposals worth Rs 608.79 crore

The Odisha government on Monday approved five investment proposals worth Rs 608.79 crore in sectors like Metal, Food Processing, and Logistics & Infrastructure, which may generate employment for 1,496 people in the state.... read..

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ISL: Odisha FC rope in goalkeeper Ravi Kumar for 2 years

The Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Odisha FC have signed goalkeeper Ravi Kumar ahead of the seventh edition of the tournament.... read..

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Odisha CM Patnaik discusses strategy to be implemented in July for COVID-19

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday held a video conference with the collectors and SPs of the state and discussed the strategy to be implemented to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the month of July.... read..

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Naveen Patnaik plans to increase green cover under 'Sabuja Odisha' over 1.30 Lakh Hectares

The Odisha Government on Monday planned to implement a new initiative 'Sabuja Odisha' to increase green cover through extensive plantation over 1,30,264 Hectares of land.... read..

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SL: Odisha FC signs goalkeeper Ravi Kumar for two years

Odisha FC on Monday announced the signing of goalkeeper Ravi Kumar ahead of the seventh season of the Indian Super League (ISL).... read..

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Odisha officer found dead at his residence in Bhubaneswar

A newly-recruited Odisha Finance Service (OFS) officer was found dead at his residence in Dumduma area of Khandagiri, the police said.... read..

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245 more COVID-19 cases in Odisha

Odisha has reported 245 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.... read..

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Odisha's COVID-19 death toll rises to 21

Odisha has reported three more deaths due to COVID-19, taking the toll in the state to 21, said the health department on Sunday.... read..

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Odisha to impose curfew in Puri for Bahuda Yatra

For smooth conduct of the Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings without participation of devotees, the Odisha government has decided to impose curfew in the Puri district from 10 p.m. on June 30 to 10 p.m. on July 2, according to an official, he... read..

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ISL: Odisha FC sign Gerald Peyton as assistant coach

The Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Odisha FC have signed Gerald Peyton as the assistant coach ahead of the seventh edition of the tournament.... read..

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Opposition protests over Covid mismanagement in Odisha

As many as 12 opposition parties in Odisha on Friday staged a protest at Master Canteen Square in Bhubaneswar targeting the Odisha government and the Centre over mishandling of COVID-19 and rising fuel prices.... read..

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Cadets resume outdoor training at Nava Tata Hockey Academy in Odisha

After Kalinga Stadium opened its gates for elite athletes to train for the Olympics, the cadets from the Hockey High performance Centre, the Nava Tata Hockey Academy Odisha, resumed outdoor training at the stadium following the Standard Operating Procedur... read..

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NALCO declares Rs 138.23 crore profit in FY19-20

National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has posted a net profit of Rs 138.23 crore in FY19-20, said a statement on Friday.... read..

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ISL: Odisha FC rope in Gerry Peyton as assistant coach

Odisha FC on Friday announced the signing of Gerry Peyton as assistant coach of the team ahead of the seventh edition of the Indian Super League (ISL).... read..

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ISL: Odisha FC part ways with assistant coach Thangboi Singto

The Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Odisha FC on Saturday parted ways with its assistant coach Thangboi Singto.... read..

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COVID-19 death toll rises to 18 in Odisha

The COVID-19 death toll in Odisha increased to 18 with the death of a 68-year-old male of Ganjam district, informed the health department on Saturday.... read..

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13 opposition parties protest against Odisha govt's management of COVID-19 crisis

Expressing dissatisfaction at Odisha government over the management of COVID-19 cases in the state, 13 political parties from the opposition except the BJP held a demonstration here on Friday.... read..

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Odisha CM expresses gratitude to people involved in organising Rath Yatra

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday expressed gratitude to the persons involved in organising the Rath Yatra in Puri.... read..

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Naval Tata Hockey Academy in Bhubaneswar resumes outdoor training for players

The State government-run Hockey High-performance Centre, the Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA) in Bhubaneswar, on Friday resumed outdoor training for players.... read..

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Odisha govt develops portal for management of labour cases

The Labour and ESI Department of the Odisha government on Thursday developed a Labour Case Management System (LCMS) portal.... read..

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Odisha receives 26 pc higher rainfall in June: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday confirmed that Odisha has received 26 per cent higher rainfall than the normal.... read..

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Hunter nabbed for killing elephant calf in Odisha

The Rourkela Forest Department on Thursday arrested a hunter for his involvement in the killing of an elephant calf at Sana Dalakudar on June 12.... read..

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Odisha's COVID-19 positive cases cross 6,000 mark

The number of COVID-19 positive cases in Odisha crossed the 6,000 mark with 218 fresh cases in last 24 hours, said the health department on Friday.... read..

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Covid-19: Odisha town to remain shut down for 4 days

In view of its rising Covid-19 cases, Berhampur Municipal Corporation in Odisha's Ganjam district will remain shut down for four days starting from June 27, District Collector Vijay Amruta Kulange announced on Thursday.... read..

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Odisha to develop disaster resilient power infrastructure in cyclone-prone coastal districts

The Odisha government on Thursday said that it would develop disaster resilient power infrastructure worth Rs 19,000 crores in cyclone-prone coastal districts of the state.... read..

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ISL: Odisha FC sign young guns Paul Ramfangzauva, Isak Vanlalruatfela

The Indian Super League (ISL) franchise Odisha FC have signed youngsters Paul Ramfangzauva and winger Isak Vanlalruatfela for the upcoming season.... read..

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Hospital sealed for violating Covid-19 norms in Bhubaneswar

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) sealed a private hospital, here on Wednesday, for violating Covid-19 guidelines. As on June 23, 27 positive cases have been detected from this hospital.... read..

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PADC to support polymer industry inaugurated in Odisha

The Product Application and Development Centre (PADC) set up by the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) to support the development of polymer industry was inaugurated in Odisha's Paradip on Thursday.... read..

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Odisha reports 210 new COVID-19 cases, 17 fatalities

With 210 new COVID-19 cases reported in Odisha on Thursday, the state tally of people infected with the virus has climbed to 5,962, the health department said.... read..

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