Odisha to introduce fish products in nutrition programme
Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) Odisha is all set to introduce, on a pilot basis in Mayurbhanj district, fish products in
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BJD continues to lead in Odisha bypolls
Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidates continued to lead in the counting of votes polled in
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Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is leading as counting of votes for bypolls to Balasore
Read moreOdisha bypolls: Counting amid Covid-19 guidelines
Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (IANS) Elaborate arrangements have been made for the counting of votes polled in the Balasore and Tirtol
Read moreOdisha Congress holds tractor rally against farm laws
Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (IANS) The Odisha unit of Congress on Monday organised a mega tractor rally protesting against the new
Read moreSand sculpture in Odisha hails Biden, Harris win
Bhubaneswar, Nov 8 (IANS) Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a 25-feet sand sculpture to mark the election victory
Read moreNo cut in post-matric scholarship for SC, ST students: Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Nov 8 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday directed that there would be no change in the
Read moreSteven Taylor new captain of Odisha FC for 2020-21 ISL
Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 (IANS) Defender Steven Taylor has been named as captain of Odisha Football Club for the 2020-21 season
Read moreOdisha’s Covid cases cross 3 lakh-mark
Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 (IANS) The total Covid-19 caseload in Odisha crossed the three lakh-mark while the death toll surpassed the
Read moreBrown sugar valued at Rs 1 cr seized in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Nov 7 (IANS) Odisha Crime Branch STF has seized over 1 kg brown sugar valued at around Rs 1
Read moreSchools to remain closed in Odisha till Dec 31
Bhubaneswar, Nov 6 (IANS) All schools in Odisha will remain closed till December 31, informed the School and Mass Education
Read moreGagan Narang-backed 10m shooting range opened
Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (IANS) A 10metre shooting range at Kalinga Stadium, set up by the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation
Read moreRedevelopment of Puri Swargadwar by March 2021
Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (IANS) The redevelopment work of Swargadwar crematorium project in Puri will be completed by March 2021, said
Read more68 gamblers arrested in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (IANS) The Odisha police busted 14 gambling dens and arrested 68 gamblers in Ganjam district, an official
Read moreCampaign gains momentum for bypolls in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (IANS) The campaign for the bypolls to Balasore and Tirtol Assembly constituencies in Odisha has gained momentum
Read moreOdisha starts preparation of database for Covid-19 vaccination
Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday initiated the process for the preparation of a database of healthcare
Read more1,793 new corona cases in Odisha, death toll crosses 1,200-mark
Bhubaneswar, Oct 23 (IANS) Even as coronavirus cases in Odhisha continued to show a declining trend, the state’s death toll
Read moreHeavy rainfall forecast in Odisha, districts put on alert
Bhubaneswar, Oct 22 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday said it has alerted all district Collectors to remain alert as
Read moreHyderabad floods: Odisha govt makes Rs 5 cr donation
Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced to contribute Rs 5 crore for relief efforts
Read moreOdisha reports 43.5% decline in road fatalities during lockdown
Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (IANS) Odisha has registered a 43.5 percent decline in deaths due to road mishaps in the four
Read moreOdisha govt suspends officer over stone quarry blast
Bhubaneswar, Oct 21 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday suspended a tehsildar in Rayagada district in connection with a blast
Read moreOdisha forms task force to reduce man-animal conflict
Bhubaneswar, Oct 20 (IANS) The Odisha government has constituted a state-level task force to prepare a master plan for the
Read moreTake pledge to prevent Covid-19 during festive season: Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar, Oct 20 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday urged the people to take a pledge to be
Read moreOdisha witnesses declining trend in Covid cases
Bhubaneswar, Oct 20 (IANS) The Covid-19 positive cases continue to show a declining trend in Odisha as the state recorded
Read moreMaoist explosive dump unearthed in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 19 (IANS) A joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Odisha Police’s District Voluntary Force
Read moreOdisha CM launches portal for electricity consumer service
Bhubaneswar, Oct 19 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched the ‘Mo Bidyut’ portal and mobile app for
Read moreBJD MP seeks breach of privilege proceedings against OTV
Bhubaneswar, Oct 19 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Chandrani Murmu on Monday requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to
Read moreJay Panda’s Pakistan analogy kicks up controversy
Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) national vice-president Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda on Sunday landed himself in a controversy
Read moreNEET success: Odisha NGO helps poor students build careers and lives
Bhubaneswar, Oct 17 (IANS) Odisha-based NGO Zindagi Foundation has once again helped 19 more medical aspirants hailing from poor families
Read moreI put pandemic time to good use: NEET 2020 topper
Bhubaneswar, Oct 17 (IANS) Odisha’s Soyeb Aftab, who has created history by scoring 100 per cent in National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test
Read moreIndia conducts another night trial of Prithvi-II missile
Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (IANS) India on Friday successfully conducted another night trial of indigenously-developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II ballistic missile from a
Read moreRs 22,267 cr allocated to Odisha to help fight Covid-19: Pradhan
Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said an aid package of Rs 22,267.66 crore has
Read moreBirthday wishes pour in as Naveen Patnaik turns 75
Bhubaneswar, Oct 16 (IANS) Birthday wishes poured in from all quarters for Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik as he turned 75
Read moreOdisha’s motor vehicle revenue picks up 31%
Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (IANS) The Odisha government has collected Rs 117 crore motor vehicle revenue in the month of September
Read moreTwo arrested for raping minor girl for 22 days in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (IANS) The Odisha Police have arrested two persons in the alleged gang rape of a 15-year-old girl
Read moreOdisha to arm disaster fighting units with tech, training
Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (IANS) Considering the intensity and frequency of natural disasters in the state, the Odisha government has decided
Read morePrivate bus fined Rs 5.82L in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (IANS) The Odisha Transport Department has imposed a fine of Rs 5.82 lakh on a private bus
Read moreOdisha to sponsor national rugby teams for next 3 years (Ld)
Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (IANS) The Odisha government and the Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU) on Tuesday signed an agreement to
Read moreOdisha CM’s scheme for drinking water direct from the tap
Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday virtually launched the ‘Sujal- Drink from Tap Mission’, a first-of-its-kind
Read moreOver 1,054 quintals of cannabis seized in Odisha this year: DGP
Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (IANS) Over 1,054 quintals of ‘ganja’ or cannabis has been seized in Odisha by various state agencies
Read moreCongress announces candidates for bypolls in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (IANS) The Congress on Monday announced its candidates for bye-elections to Balasore Sadar and Tirtol Assembly constituencies
Read moreFormer Odisha Assembly Speaker Sarat Kar passes away
Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (IANS) Former Odisha Assembly Speaker Sarat Kumar Kar passed away at a private hospital here on Monday.
Read moreBJD declares candidates for bypolls in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 12 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday declared its party candidates for the by-elections to Balasore
Read moreOdisha tells Collectors to remain alert for heavy downpour
Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday issued an advisory to all District Collectors, asking them to remain
Read morePuri beach gets ‘Blue Flag’ tag
Bhubaneswar, Oct 11 (IANS) The Golden beach in Puri has been accorded the prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ certification by FEE Denmark.
Read morePradhan seeks to repeal Odisha Universities (Amendment) Bill 2020
Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan once again on Saturday requested the Centre to repeal the Odisha
Read moreOdisha’s Covid toll crosses 1,000-mark
Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (IANS) The Covid-19 toll breached the 1,000-mark in Odisha after 15 more corona patients died of the
Read moreMidfielder Cole Alexander signs two-year deal with Odisha FC
Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (IANS) Odisha FC on Saturday announced that they have signed South African midfielder Cole Alexander on a
Read moreBJP MP violated Covid norms, Odisha tells Centre
Bhubaneswar, Oct 9 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday drew the Centre’s attention to the alleged violation of Covid-19 guidelines
Read moreOdisha govt approves investment projects worth Rs 1,851 cr
Bhubaneswar, Oct 9 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday approved five industrial projects to the tune of Rs 1851.96 crore
Read moreOdisha CM launches industrial projects worth over Rs 8,790cr
Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday launched 12 industrial projects worth a combined investment of
Read moreOdisha govt initiates process for reopening of major temples
Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday asked major temple administrations of the state under endowment to prepare
Read more96-year-old freedom fighter defeats Covid in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (IANS) A 96-year-old freedom fighter has defeated Covid-19 in Odisha. Loknath Nayak, who was under treatment at
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Explosion at fuel pump near Raj Bhawan in Odisha, several injured
Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (IANS) Several persons were injured after a major fire broke out at a fuel station near Raj
Read moreOdisha reports 2,995 new Covid cases
Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (IANS) Odisha has reported as many as 2,995 new Covid-19 cases and 18 deaths in the last
Read moreBJP vs BJD? Jay Panda’s wife booked, she blames Patnaik
Bhubaneswar, Oct 6 (IANS) The family of former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) lawmaker turned BJP Vice President Jay Panda, who
Read moreOdisha reports 2,673 more corona cases, 16 deaths
Bhubaneswar, Oct 6 (IANS) Odisha reported 2,673 more coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the state’s total tally
Read moreYouth loots banks taking cue from Youtube, repays loan in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (IANS) Odisha Police have arrested a 25-year-old man, who robbed two banks of Rs 12 lakh in
Read moreOdisha to start Fevipiravir therapy for Covid patients in home isolation
Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to start Fevipiravir therapy for Covid-19 patients in home isolation, an
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Covid-19: Odisha crosses 2 lakh recoveries
Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) The number of recovered COVID-19 patients crossed 2 lakh in Odisha after 4,108 patients recuperated from
Read moreBJD MLA Pradeep Maharathy passes away
Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Pipili MLA Pradeep Maharathy passed away at a private
Read moreCovid-19: Dharmendra Pradhan donates plasma
Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday donated blood plasma for the treatment of serious Covid-19
Read moreMSP will never be discontinued: Dharmendra Pradhan
Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan, on Saturday said that the minimum support
Read moreIndia test-fires nuclear-capable Shaurya missile
Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) India successfully test-fired an advanced version of Shaurya missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead from
Read moreRuckus in Odisha Assembly as Cong raises Hathras issue
Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) Pandemonium prevailed in the Odisha Assembly on Saturday as the opposition Congress lawmakers voiced protest over
Read moreOrissa HC’s normal functioning suspended till Nov 20
Cuttack, Oct 2 (IANS) Normal functioning of the Orissa High Court will remain suspended till November 20 in view of
Read moreReligious places, cinema halls to remain closed in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday said places of worship, cinema halls and entertainment complexes will remain
Read moreYouth attempts to kill mother near Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (IANS) Tension ran high near the Odisha Assembly here after a youth held his mother hostage at
Read moreCovid-19: Odisha govt caps entry of visitors to zoos
Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday issued guidelines for reopening of zoos and deer parks as it
Read moreIndia successfully test-fires BrahMos missile
Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (IANS) India on Wednesday successfully test-fired an extended- range supersonic cruise missile BrahMos with an indigenous booster
Read moreDeputy Collector held for torturing wife in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sep 29 (IANS) A Deputy Collector posted in Odisha’s Boudh district has been arrested for allegedly torturing his wife,
Read moreOdisha Assembly session begins, CM attends through videoconference
Bhubaneswar, Sep 29 (IANS) The Odisha Assembly on Tuesday convened for its Monsoon Session, with members seated as per the
Read more15 MLAs test Covid positive in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (IANS) At least 15 MLAs including Deputy Speaker Rajanikant Singh and three ministers have tested positive for
Read moreOdisha govt aims to convert slums into ideal colonies
Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced that all the slums across the state will
Read moreTourist spots to reopen in Odisha in October
Bhubaneswar, Sep 27 (IANS) Tourist destinations across Odisha will be reopened for the public in October, said state Tourism Minister
Read moreOdisha man arrested for manufacturing fake Covid-19 vaccine
Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (IANS) A man was arrested in Odisha’s Bargarh district on charges of manufacturing a dubious vaccine for
Read moreOdisha records all-time high Covid-19 cases
Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (IANS) Odisha recorded its biggest single-day spike of 4,356 Covid-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours,
Read moreNaveen urges Centre to accord classical status to Odissi music
Bhubaneswar, Sep 25 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has requested the Centre to accord classical status to Odissi music
Read moreFarmers stage protests in Odisha against farm Bills
Bhubaneswar, Sep 25 (IANS) Farmers across Odisha on Friday staged protests against the passage of the contentious firm Bills by
Read moreWith 4,208 new cases, Odisha’s Covid-19 tally breaches 2L mark
Bhubaneswar, Sep 25 (IANS) Odisha’s Covid-19 tally breached the 2 lakh-mark with the detection of 4,208 fresh cases in the
Read moreOdisha records highest single-day Covid positive, death cases
Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (IANS) Odisha has registered the highest single-day spike of 4340 Covid-19 positive cases and a record 16
Read moreFormer Odisha Minister Matlub Ali passes away
Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (IANS) Former Odisha Minister and senior Congress leader Shaikh Matlub Ali passed away on Thursday, family sources
Read moreElectricity consumers in Odisha to pay more from Oct 1
Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) Electricity consumers in Odisha will have to pay more as the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC)
Read moreOdisha discourages Covid-19 test after death
Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) The Odisha government has directed hospitals not to conduct Covid-19 test of deceased patients, said an
Read moreMandatory help desks at Odisha Covid hospitals on patients’ condition
Bhubaneswar, Sep 22 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday made it mandatory for all hospitals treating Covid-19 patients to have
Read moreOdisha urges Centre to defer coal block auction by 3 months
Bhubaneswar, Sep 22 (IANS) The Odisha government has requested the Centre to defer the coal block auction process by three
Read moreTata Steel Mining starts operations at Sukinda chromite mine in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (IANS) Tata Steel Mining Limited (TSML) on Monday commenced operations at its Sukinda chromite mine in Odisha.
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Fire breaks out at Covid hospital in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (IANS) A fire broke out at the dedicated Sadguru Covid Hospital at Jagatpur in Odisha’s Cuttack on
Read moreOdisha records highest 1-day spike of 4,330 Covid cases
Bhubaneswar, Sep 20 (IANS) Odisha has reported 4,330 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike
Read moreISL: We’ve to be at our best this season, says Odisha FC coach
Bhubaneswar, Sep 20 (IANS) Odisha FC Head Coach Stuart Baxter has said that the team needs to be on its
Read moreOdisha govt to develop technical institutions into centres of excellence
Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (IANS) The Odisha government has initiated the process for developing technical institutions like ITIs and polytechnics into
Read moreOdisha’s Covid-19 tally crosses 1.75 lakh mark
Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (IANS) Odisha’s Covid-19 tally touched 1,75,550 as 4,209 more people tested positive for the infection while the
Read moreNo ban on referral of Covid patients to twin cities: Odisha govt
Bhubaneswar, Sep 16 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday clarified that there is no ban on referral of Covid patients
Read moreISL: Odisha FC sign former Newcastle star Taylor
Bhubaneswar, Sep 16 (IANS) Odisha FC has agreed terms with English defender Steven Taylor for a one-year deal with an
Read moreOdisha reports highest spike of 4,270 Covid-19 cases
Bhubaneswar, Sep 16 (IANS) Odisha has reported the highest single-day spike of 4,270 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24
Read moreDharmendra opposes amendment to Odisha Universities Act
Bhubaneswar, Sep 15 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister on Tuesday opposed the Odisha Universities Amendment Ordinance 2020 and sought intervention of
Read moreOdisha Cabinet nod for proposal to amend state GST Act
Bhubaneswar, Sep 15 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to amend the Odisha Goods and Services Tax
Read moreMonsoon session of Odisha Assembly to begin on Sep 29
Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 (IANS) The monsoon session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly is scheduled to begin from September 29 with
Read moreOdisha Minister tests corona positive, 7th such case in state
Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 (IANS) Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash said on Monday that he and his
Read moreOdisha reports highest spike of 4,198 corona cases
Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 (IANS) Odisha registered 4,198 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, its highest single-day spike so
Read moreBJD to support NDA nominee for RS Deputy Chair’s post
Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced his party’s
Read moreVersatile Odia film actor Ajit Das passes away
Bhubaneswar, Sep 13 (IANS) Veteran Odia film actor Ajit Das passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital here
Read more3,913 new corona cases in Odisha, total over 1.5 lakh
Bhubaneswar, Sep 13 (IANS) Odisha’s coronavirus cases crossed the 1.5 lakh-mark as it reported 3,913 more cases in the last
Read morePradhan urges Odisha CM to implement NDHM, Ayushman Bharat
Bhubaneswar, Sep 12 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reiterated his request to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to implement
Read moreISL: Odisha FC ropes in Aussie defender Jacob Tratt
Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (IANS) Odisha FC on Friday announced that the club has secured the services of Australian centre-back Jacob
Read moreOdisha Minister Swain tests positive for Covid-19
Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (IANS) Odisha’s Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Ranendra Pratap Swain on Friday said that he has
Read moreOdisha announces Rs 300 cr package for flood-hit farmers
Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a special package of Rs 300 crore for
Read moreOdisha launches welfare scheme for sanitation workers
Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday launched Garima, a first-of-its-kind statewide scheme for the safety
Read more3,996 new corona cases in Odisha, another Minister tests +ive
Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (IANS) As many as 3,996 more persons, including a Minister, tested coronavirus positive in the last 24
Read moreOdisha govt issues guidelines for puja celebrations
Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) Ahead of the festive season, the Odisha government on Thursday said there will be no public
Read moreNitish seeks BJD’s support for RS Deputy Chairman’s post
Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday spoke to his Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik seeking the
Read moreTwo jawans killed in gunfight with Maoists in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) Two Special Operation Group (SOG) jawans were killed in an exchange of fire with the Maoists
Read moreOdisha records highest single-day spike of 3,991 Covid-19 cases
Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) Odisha recorded its highest single-day spike of 3,991 new Covid-19 cases, taking the state’s infection tally
Read more3 special trains to run from Odisha for migrant workers rejoining workplace
Bhubaneswar, Sep 9 (IANS) Three pairs of special trains will start running from September 12 to facilitate the migrant workers
Read more4 Maoists gunned down, one jawan injured in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sep 9 (IANS) At least four Maoists were gunned down during an exchange of fire with the security personnel
Read more3,490 new corona cases in Odisha, recoveries over 1 lakh
Bhubaneswar, Sep 8 (IANS) Even as Odisha reported 3,490 new coronavirus cases, its total recoveries crossed the one lakh-mark, the
Read morePradhan seeks resumption of Shramik Special trains from Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sep 8 (IANS) Union Petroleum and Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Railway Minister Piyush Goyal for the resumption
Read moreOdisha Minister Panigrahi tests corona positive
Bhubaneswar, Sep 7 (IANS) Odisha Tourism Minister Jyoti Prakash Panigrahi has tested coronavirus positive. Panigrahi is the fourth Minister to
Read moreOdisha’s record single-day spike of 3,861 corona cases
Bhubaneswar, Sep 7 (IANS) Odisha reported a record single-day spike of 3,861 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking
Read moreBJD MP files divorce petition against actress wife in Delhi court
Bhubaneswar, Sep 7 (IANS) Odia film actor and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Anubhav Mohanty has filed a divorce petition
Read moreISL: Odisha FC Foundation Day celebrated online
Bhubaneswar, Sep 6 (IANS) Bhubaneswar-based Indian Super League (ISL) club Odisha FC celebrated its first Foundation Day on Sunday via
Read moreOdisha: BSF saves ailing woman’s life in Maoist belt (IANS Special)
Bhubaneswar, Sep 6 (IANS) Stepping beyond their mandated duty responsibilities, troops of India’s border guarding force BSF saved the life
Read moreOdisha records highest single-day spike of 3,810 corona cases
Bhubaneswar, Sep 6 (IANS) Odisha recorded its highest single-day spike of 3,810 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking
Read moreBJD MP in trouble after actress wife levels domestic violence charge
Bhubaneswar, Sep 5 (IANS) BJD’s Kendrapara MP Anubhav Mohanty has landed in trouble after his wife and Odia film actress
Read moreMinor girl gang-raped during lockdown in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sep 5 (IANS) A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped by seven persons, including three police personnel and two persons
Read more4-ft-long snake rescued from Odisha bank’s strong room
Bhubaneswar, Sep 5 (IANS) Employees of a bank here were in for a shock when they found that a 4-feet-long
Read moreOdisha CM announces ex-gratia for kin of deceased in Chhattisgarh accident
Bhubaneswar, Sep 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for
Read moreOdisha BJP MLA arrested for thrashing engineer, released on bail
Bhubaneswar, Sep 4 (IANS) Odisha BJP legislator Prakash Soren was arrested on Friday for allegedly thrashing an Integrated Tribal Development
Read moreOdisha to set up Bulk Drug Park at Gopalpur
Bhubaneswar, Sep 4 (IANS) The Odisha government has initiated steps for setting up a Bulk Drug Park at Gopalpur in
Read moreOdisha man arrested for hate posts against PM, Yogi
Bhubaneswar, Sep 4 (IANS) A man from Odisha’s Cuttack district has been arrested on charges of posting hate messages against
Read moreOdisha plans river cruises to promote tourism sector
Bhubaneswar, Sep 3 (IANS) The Odisha government is planning to start river cruises on select water bodies under Public-Private Partnership
Read moreAnother Odisha Minister tests positive for Covid-19
Bhubaneswar, Sep 3 (IANS) Odisha Handloom and Textile Minister Padmini Dian has tested positive for Covid-19. The Minister on Thursday
Read moreOdisha brings all universities under one Act
Bhubaneswar, Sep 2 (IANS) To bring all universities under one Act, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the promulgation of
Read moreOdisha clears investment proposals of Rs 3205.67 crore
Bhubaneswar, Sep 2 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday approved seven investment proposals worth Rs 3205.67 crore, which is likely
Read moreOdisha govt urges UGC to extend UG, PG exams deadline
Bhubaneswar, Sep 2 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday requested the University Grants Commission (UGC) to extend the deadline for
Read moreISL: Odisha FC sign experienced Brazilian forward Marcelinho
Bhubaneswar, Sep 2 (IANS) Odisha FC on Wednesday announced that the club had secured the services of experienced Brazilian footballer
Read more19 kg ivory seized in Odisha, 3 arrested
Bhubaneswar, Sep 1 (IANS) Forest officials in Odisha’s Keonjhar district have seized 14 elephant tusks weighing around 19 kilogram. Three
Read moreOdisha registers over 500 Covid deaths
Bhubaneswar, Sep 1 (IANS) Covid-19 toll in Odisha crossed the 500-mark as 11 more people succumbed to the virus in
Read moreMukherjee will be remembered for forging consensus on national issues: Patnaik
Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IANS) Condoling the demise of former President Pranab Mukherjee, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday said
Read moreOdisha CM announces assistance for flood-affected people
Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced emergency assistance to alleviate the plight of the
Read moreOdisha Agriculture Minister tests positive for Covid-19
Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IANS) Odisha Agriculture and Higher Education Minister Arun Kumar Sahoo has tested positive for Covid-19. Confirming this
Read moreISL: Odisha FC ropes in Brazilian striker Diego Mauricio
Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IANS) Odisha FC on Monday announced the signing of striker Diego Mauricio ahead of the seventh edition
Read moreOdisha’s Gopalpur port plans LNG terminal, petrochemical industries
Bhubaneswar, Aug 31 (IANS) The Gopalpur Port Limited (GPL) in Odisha has planned to set up a liquefied natural gas
Read moreOver 14 lakh affected, 17 killed in Odisha floods
Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (IANS) As many as 17 people have died while over 14 lakh people in 20 districts were
Read moreCovid-19 cases in Odisha cross 1 lakh-mark
Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (IANS) The number of Covid-19 cases in Odisha crossed 1 lakh-mark as 3,014 more positive cases were
Read more16 dead, over 8 lakh people affected in Odisha floods
Bhubaneswar, Aug 29 (IANS) As many as 16 persons have died due to flood-related incidents in Odisha while over eight
Read moreNo shutdown in Odisha due to JEE Main, NEET
Bhubaneswar, Aug 29 (IANS) The Odisha government said on Saturday that there will be no lockdown or shutdown in the
Read moreOdisha CM presents awards to sportspersons
Bhubaneswar, Aug 29 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik presented the Biju Patnaik Sports Award to outstanding sportspersons and coaches
Read moreSenior officials to oversee flood management in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 29 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday deputed seven senior IAS officers to oversee flood management in the
Read moreJEE-NEET: Odisha govt to facilitate transportation for aspirants
Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday announced to provide free transportation and accommodation facilities to the candidates
Read moreOdisha likely to face medium flood in Mahanadi
Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 (IANS) Odisha is bracing for a medium-level flood situation in the Mahanadi river system following heavy rainfall
Read moreOdisha reports highest single-day spike with 3,682 Covid cases
Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 (IANS) Odisha has reported highest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases after 3,682 more people tested positive for
Read more3 dead as Odisha faces flood-like situation
Bhubaneswar, Aug 27 (IANS) Many districts in Odisha are facing a flood-like situation as incessant rainfall triggered by a low-pressure
Read moreOdisha records highest single-day spike with 3,384 Covid cases
Bhubaneswar, Aug 27 (IANS) The Covid-19 positive tally in Odisha rose to 90,986 with the highest single-day spike of 3,384
Read moreOdisha CM requests PM Modi to postpone JEE Main, NEET exams
Bhubaneswar, Aug 27 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to postpone the JEE
Read moreOfficials to keep watch for flood situation in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 26 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday asked its officials concerned to keep a close watch on possible
Read moreSchools, colleges in Odisha to remain closed till Puja vacation
Bhubaneswar, Aug 26 (IANS) Schools and colleges in Odisha will remain closed till Durga Puja vacation in view of the
Read moreOdisha reduces Class 1-12 syllabi by 30%
Bhubaneswar, Aug 26 (IANS) Following the disruption in studies due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Odisha government on Wednesday announced
Read moreOdisha registers record single-day spike of 3,371 corona cases
Bhubaneswar, Aug 26 (IANS) Odisha has reported 3,371 more coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike
Read moreOdisha slashes price for RT-PCR Covid-19 test by pvt labs
Bhubaneswar, Aug 25 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday revised the maximum price for RT-PCR Covid-19 test by private laboratories
Read moreISRO, VSSUT ink MoU for setting up space innovation centre
Bhubaneswar, Aug 25 (IANS) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) in Odisha on
Read moreOdisha CM seeks postponement of JEE, NEET exams
Bhubaneswar, Aug 25 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday urged the Centre to postpone the NEET and JEE
Read moreOdisha reports record 2,993 new corona cases in a day
Bhubaneswar, Aug 23 (IANS) Odisha reported its highest single-day surge of 2,993 coronavirus cases, taking its total tally to 78,530,
Read moreOdisha MP tests positive for Covid-19
Bhubaneswar, Aug 22 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal MP from Odisha’s Bhadrak Lok Sabha constituency, Manjulata Mandal has tested positive for
Read moreOdisha’s Covid-19 tally crosses 75K mark
Bhubaneswar, Aug 22 (IANS) The number of Covid-19 positive cases in Odisha has increased to 75,537 as 2,819 fresh cases
Read moreOdisha to adopt area-specific strategies to contain Covid spread
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 (IANS) The Odisha government has asked the district collectors to formulate area-specific strategies to contain the Covid-19
Read moreUK-born man arrested for sexually abusing minor in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21 (IANS) A 68-year-old British-born man, who ran a shelter home for children, has been arrested for allegedly
Read moreOdisha HPC aims to unearth medal winners, says head coach
Bhubaneshwar, Aug 20 (IANS) In less than a year since it began active operations, the Reliance Foundation Odisha Athletics High
Read moreOdisha officials asked to remain alert for flood- like situation
Bhubaneswar, Aug 19 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday asked the district collectors to remain prepared for any water-logging and
Read moreOdisha’s Covid tally increases to 67,122
Bhubaneswar, Aug 19 (IANS) The Covid-19 positive cases in Odisha increased to 67,122 after 2589 fresh cases were detected in
Read moreOMC gives Rs 250 cr more for corona fight in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 (IANS) The Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) on Tuesday contributed Rs 250 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief
Read moreMBA student arrested, brown sugar worth Rs 1.30 cr seized in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 (IANS) The Special Task Force (STF) of the Odisha Crime Branch has seized brown sugar worth more
Read moreOdisha crosses 1mn Covid-19 test milestone
Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 (IANS) Odisha has crossed one million Covid-19 test milestone even as the positive cases rose to 64,533
Read moreKingpin arrested in Rs 712 crore fake GST invoice racket in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 (IANS) The GST Enforcement Squad in Odisha on Monday arrested the kingpin of a racket involved in
Read moreT’gana mega conference on post-Covid investment opportunities
Hyderabad, Aug 17 (IAS) The government of Telangana in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will be organising
Read moreOdisha Minister Susanta Singh tests positive for Covid-19
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 (IANS) Odisha Rural Development Minister Susanta Singh has tested positive for Covid-19. He is the first Minister
Read moreDigha-Gopalpur coastal highway will be game-changer:Pradhan
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday said that the 451-km long Digha-Gopalpur coastal highway will
Read moreOdisha records highest spike of 2,924 corona cases
Bhubaneswar, Aug 16 (IANS) Odisha reported its highest single-day spike of 2,924 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking
Read moreOdisha reports highest single-day spike of 2,496 corona cases
Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 (IANS) Odisha reported its highest single-day spike of 2,496 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours,
Read moreIndependence Day celebrated in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 15 (IANS) The Independence Day was celebrated across Odisha on Saturday with Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik hoisting the
Read moreOdisha introduces major reforms to boost real estate sector
Bhubaneswar, Aug 14 (IANS) The Odisha government has introduced major reforms in the Development Authority Rules to boost the real
Read moreNaval Tata Hockey Academy Odisha celebrates its 1st anniversary
Bhubaneswar, Aug 14 (IANS) Naval Tata Hockey Academy (NTHA) Odisha, based out of Kalinga Hockey Complex, Kalinga stadium, has completed
Read more1,977 new corona patients take Odisha’s active cases to 16,353
Bhubaneswar, Aug 14 (IANS) Odisha’s coronavirus cases increased to 54,630 as 1,977 new ones were reported in the last 24
Read moreSpecial secretary in Odisha arrested in disproportionate assets case
Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 (IANS) Ajay Kumar Das, special secretary to Revenue and Disaster Management department, was on Thursday arrested by
Read moreOdisha records highest 1-day spike of 1,981 corona cases
Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 (IANS) Odisha registered the highest single-day spike of 1,981 Covid-19 positive cases in last 24 hours, taking
Read moreISL: Odisha FC signs Steven Dias as Indian assistant coach
Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 (IANS) Odisha FC on Thursday announced the signing of former India international Steven Dias as their new
Read moreOdisha govt approves drinking water projects worth Rs 800.27 cr
Bhubaneswar, Aug 12 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved four mega drinking water projects worth Rs 800.27 crore. The
Read moreBeirut explosion: Odisha asks factories to take safety measures
Bhubaneswar, Aug 12 (IANS) In the wake of the Beirut blast in Lebanon that killed over 150 people, the Odisha
Read moreOdisha’s corona cases cross 50K mark, toll rises to 305
Bhubaneswar, Aug 12 (IANS) Odisha’s coronavirus cases reached 50,672 with the detection of record 1,876 new cases in the last
Read moreForest officer held in Odisha in disproportionate assets case
Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 (IANS) An Odisha vigilance team on Tuesday arrested a Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) for allegedly accumulating assets
Read moreNo parade, public participation this I-Day: Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to celebrate Independence Day without the participation of the general public
Read moreOdisha’s Covid cases cross 48k mark
Bhubaneswar, Aug 11 (IANS) The Covid-19 tally in Odisha reached to 48,796 with 1,341 new positive cases reported in the
Read moreRare golden turtle rescued in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 10 (IANS) A rare golden turtle weighing about 2.5 kg was rescued from a paddy field in Odisha’s
Read more2 arrested for spreading misleading info on Covid-19 in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 10 (IANS) The Commissionerate Police on Monday arrested two persons for allegedly spreading misleading information about Covid-19 management
Read moreOdisha reports highest single-day Covid-19 deaths
Bhubaneswar, Aug 10 (IANS) Odisha registered 1,528 new Covid-19 positive cases and 14 deaths in the last 24 hours, said
Read moreFour Maoist camps busted in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 9 (IANS) At least four Maoist camps were busted and a huge cache of live ammunition and other
Read more13 more Covid deaths, 1,734 new cases in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 9 (IANS) As many as 1,734 new coronavirus cases were reported along with 13 COVID-19 deaths in the
Read moreOdisha BJP MP tests positive for COVID-19
Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IANS) Odisha BJP MP Suresh Pujari has tested positive for coronavirus, officials confirmed on Saturday. Pujari, Lok
Read moreWoman dupes Odisha doctor, another person of lakhs of rupees
Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IANS) A 28-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly cheating two persons of lakhs of rupees. The victims
Read moreMild 3.8-magnitude quake hits Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IANS) A mild earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale hit parts of Odisha’s Ganjam and Gajapati
Read moreOdisha announces program to take hockey skills to elite level
Bhubaneshwar, Aug 7 (IANS) After a good start with the inaugural girls program of 30 trainee cadets capacity, Naval Tata
Read moreOdisha CM approves six new police stations
Bhubaneswar, Aug 7 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday approved rationalisation of 905 posts in Odisha police and creation
Read moreOdisha sees single-day record of 1,833 new corona cases
Bhubaneswar, Aug 7 (IANS) Registering its highest single-day surge, Odisha reported 1,833 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours,
Read moreOdisha govt directs fire safety review of Covid hospitals
Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) After several people were killed in a blaze at a Covid hospital in Ahmedabad, fire officers
Read moreOdisha becomes first state to get ‘tsunami ready’ tag
Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) Odisha has become the first state in the Indian Ocean region to get two coastal villages
Read moreISL: Odisha FC appoint Ramos as goalkeeping coach
Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) Odisha FC on Thursday announced the signing of Rogerio Ramos as the new goalkeeping coach ahead
Read moreOdisha reports highest single-day spike of 1,699 cases
Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) Odisha’s Covid-19 tally breached 40,000-mark with detection of 1,699 new positive cases, highest single-day spike, in
Read moreSilent prayer honours Covid warriors in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 6 (IANS) Thousands of people across Odisha joined a minute’s silent prayer to honour the Covid warriors on
Read moreCovid-19 cases on rise in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, July 11 (IANS) The Covid-19 cases are on the rise in the Odisha capital due to arrival of people
Read moreOdisha death toll reaches 61 with 12,526 positive cases
Bhubaneswar, July 11 (IANS) Odisha has reported five more deaths related to Covid-19 and 570 positive cases in the last
Read more5 Odisha districts removed from LWE-affected areas list
Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) The Odisha government has approved the removal of five districts from the list of Left Wing
Read moreOdisha registers single-day record 755 corona cases
Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) Odisha reported four COVID-19 deaths and 755 new positive cases, the highest single-day spike in the
Read moreOdisha’s revenue collection dips by 22.94%
Bhubaneswar, July 9 (IANS) The revenue collection of Odisha government has come down by around 22.94 per cent in the
Read moreAyush director held on sexual harassment charges in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 9 (IANS) Director of the National Ayush Mission in Odisha Bibhu Prasad Sarangi was arrested for sexually harassing
Read moreAIIMS-Bhubaneswar to close OPD service
Bhubaneswar, July 9 (IANS) The Out Patient Department (OPD) of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar will remain closed from July 10 until further orders,
Read moreOdisha records worst single-day spike of 577 corona cases
Bhubaneswar, July 9 (IANS) Odisha has reported 577 new COVID-19 positive cases, which is the highest single-day spike, taking the
Read moreNo stoppage of trains in Odisha district due to Covid-19
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (IANS) With the increase of COVID-19 positive cases in Ganjam district, the Odisha administration has sealed its
Read more7 more Covid-19 patients die in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (IANS) As many as seven more Covid-19 patients died in Odisha, informed the health department on Wednesday.
Read moreAnother Odisha MLA tests COVID-19 positive
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (IANS) A day after a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker contracted COVID-19 in Odisha, ruling Biju Janata
Read moreCovid impact: Odisha announces austerity measures
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday announced several austerity measures, including a ban on creation of new
Read moreTake feedback from Covid patients: Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday directed officials to include coronavirus management under the ‘Mo
Read moreAnother Maoist killed in gunfight in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) A day after at least four Maoists were gunned down, another Maoist was killed during an
Read moreOdisha records worst 1-day surge, tally crosses 10,000 mark
Bhubaneswar, July 7 (IANS) Odisha has reported the highest surge of 571 COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours
Read moreFormer Odisha Minister Bishnu Das passes away
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) Former Odisha Minister and senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Bishnu Das passed away at a
Read moreOdisha aims to produce 1,500 MW solar power by 2022
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) The Odisha government has set a target to enhance solar power production capacity to 1,500 MW
Read moreOdisha MLA tests corona positive
Bhubaneswar, July 6 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sukanta Kumar Nayak in Odisha has tested coronavirus positive, said an
Read moreFour Maoists gunned down in encounter in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 5 (IANS) At least four Maoists were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Odisha’s Kandhamal district
Read more469 new corona cases in Odisha, total cases cross 9K-mark
Bhubaneswar, July 5 (IANS) Coronavirus cases crossed the 9,000-mark with detection of 469 more cases in Odisha even as two
Read moreECoR handled 45.80 mt freight during lockdown
Bhubaneswar, July 4 (IANS) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has carried 45.80 million tonne (mt) of freight, including 27.06 mt
Read moreOdisha govt bans Kanwar yatra due to Covid-19
Bhubaneswar, July 4 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday decided not to allow ‘Kanwar Yatra’ or ‘Bol Bom’ devotees to
Read moreOdisha reports 5 more corona deaths, 495 positive cases
Bhubaneswar, July 4 (IANS) Five more COVID-19 deaths were reported in Odisha taking the death toll to 34 in the
Read moreOdisha fixes COVID-19 test at Rs 2,200 in private labs
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday fixed the maximum price for RT-PCR Covid-19 test at Rs 2,200
Read moreTransgenders to get Madhu Babu Pension in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to include the transgender community under the social welfare scheme —
Read moreOdisha reports highest 1-day spike of 561 COVID-19 cases
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IANS) Odisha has reported 561 COVID-19 positive cases, highest single-day spike in last 24 hours, and two
Read moreOdisha govt to start plasma therapy for Covid-19 patients
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday decided to start plasma therapy for the treatment of Covid-19 patients
Read moreOdisha’s COVID-19 death toll rise to 27
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (IANS) The death toll due to COVID-19 in Odisha has increased to 27 as two more patients
Read moreGang-rape accused police official arrested in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) The Odisha Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested the dismissed Inspector incharge of Biramitrapur police station in
Read moreBahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannth held without devotees
Puri, July 1 (IANS) Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, was organised without
Read moreOdisha cancels Class XII pending examinations
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) The Odisha government, here on Wednesday, cancelled examinations for all Class XII pending subjects, conducted by
Read moreSL: Odisha FC signs goalkeeper Ravi Kumar for two years
Bhubaneswar, June 29 (IANS) Odisha FC on Monday announced the signing of goalkeeper Ravi Kumar ahead of the seventh season
Read moreOdisha’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 21
Bhubaneswar, June 28 (IANS) Odisha has reported three more deaths due to COVID-19, taking the toll in the state to
Read moreCadets resume outdoor training at Naval Tata Hockey Academy in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 27 (IANS) After Kalinga Stadium opened its gates for elite athletes to train for the Olympics, the cadets
Read moreOdisha to impose curfew in Puri for Bahuda Yatra
Bhubaneswar, June 27 (IANS) For smooth conduct of the Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings without participation of
Read moreCadets resume outdoor training at Nava Tata Hockey Academy in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 27 (IANS) After Kalinga Stadium opened its gates for elite athletes to train for the Olympics, the cadets
Read moreCOVID-19 death toll rises to 18 in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 27 (IANS) The COVID-19 death toll in Odisha increased to 18 with the death of a 68-year-old male
Read moreNALCO declares Rs 138.23 crore profit in FY19-20
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has posted a net profit of Rs 138.23 crore in FY19-20,
Read moreISL: Odisha FC rope in Gerry Peyton as assistant coach
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) Odisha FC on Friday announced the signing of Gerry Peyton as assistant coach of the team
Read moreOpposition protests over Covid mismanagement in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) As many as 12 opposition parties in Odisha on Friday staged a protest at Master Canteen
Read moreOdisha’s COVID-19 positive cases cross 6,000 mark
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) The number of COVID-19 positive cases in Odisha crossed the 6,000 mark with 218 fresh cases
Read moreCovid-19: Odisha town to remain shut down for 4 days
Bhubaneswar, June 25 (IANS) In view of its rising Covid-19 cases, Berhampur Municipal Corporation in Odisha’s Ganjam district will remain
Read moreOdisha govt to develop disaster resilient power infra
Bhubaneswar, June 25 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to develop disaster resilient power infrastructure in the cyclone-prone coastal districts
Read morePADC to support polymer industry inaugurated in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 25 (IANS) The Product Application and Development Centre (PADC) set up by the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)
Read moreHospital sealed for violating Covid-19 norms in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) sealed a private hospital, here on Wednesday, for violating Covid-19 guidelines.
Read moreISL: Odisha FC rope in Isak Vanlalruatfela, Paul Ramfangzauva
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) Odisha FC on Wednesday announced the signings of Indian youngsters Isak Vanlalruatfela and Paul Ramfangzauva ahead
Read moreDon’t visit Puri, darshan of deities not allowed: Odisha DGP
Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) The Odisha Police on Wednesday appealed to people not to visit the pilgrimage town of Puri
Read moreRath Yatra: Chariots roll on Puri grand road without devotees
Bhubaneswar, June 23 (IANS) Three majestic wooden chariots carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra rolled on the grand
Read moreAdani Power signs agreement with AES for OPGC stake
Bhubaneswar, June 23 (IANS) Adani Power Ltd (APL) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 49 per cent stake in
Read moreFaf advised me to always be ‘on the front foot’ to succeed in India: Baxter
Bhubaneswar, June 23 (IANS) Former South Africa cricket skipper Faf du Plessis has advised Odisha FC head coach Stuart Baxter
Read moreCOVID-19 death toll rises to 17 in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 23 (IANS) Odisha’s COVID-19 death toll increased to 17 with two more deaths reported on Tuesday, the health
Read morePuri Jagannath Temple servitor tests Covid positive as Rath Yatra gets underway
Bhubaneswar, June 23 (IANS) A servitor of Puri Jagannath Temple has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus, informed Puri District
Read moreLord Jagannath Rath Yatra begins at Puri
Bhubaneswar, June 23 (IANS) For the first time ever, the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings began
Read moreComplete shutdown in Puri ahead of Rath Yatra
Bhubaneswar, June 22 (IANS) The Odisha government has imposed a complete shutdown in Puri district from 9 p.m. on Monday
Read moreOdisha govt gears up for Puri Rath Yatra on Tuesday
Bhubaneswar, June 22 (IANS) After the Supreme Court gave its green signal with riders, the Odisha administration, here on Monday,
Read moreWill take favourable action on Rath Yatra: Odisha govt
Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday said it will take favourable action as legally permissible when the
Read moreWell-orchestrated plan to stall Rath Yatra: Puri Shankaracharya
Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati on Sunday alleged that there was a “well-orchestrated plan” to stall
Read moreCOVID-19 cases in Odisha cross 5000-mark, death toll reaches 14
Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) The number of coronavirus cases in Odisha crossed 5000-mark and rose to 5,160 after 304 more
Read moreYoga a divine gift of Bharat: Odisha Guv
Bhubaneswar, June 21 (IANS) Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal on Sunday said Yoga is a divine gift of Bharat to the
Read moreApproach SC for modified order on Rath Yatra: Gajapati to Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Puri Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb on Saturday requested Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to take appropriate steps
Read moreMCL plans to invest Rs 60,000 crore in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) planned to invest Rs 60,000 crore in Odisha, with Rs 31,000 crore to
Read moreRecord 237 single-day corona recoveries in Odisha (Ld)
Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Odisha on Saturday reported a record recovery of 237 coronavirus patients in a single day, taking
Read moreRecord 237 single-day corona recoveries in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) Odisha on Saturday reported a record recovery of 237 coronavirus patients in a single day, taking
Read moreOdisha’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 12
Bhubaneswar, June 20 (IANS) The COVID-19 death toll increased to 12 in Odisha after a 60-year old male from the
Read moreMinor girl, fan of actor Sushant, commits suicide in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) A 14-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide in Odisha’s Cuttack, unable to bear the news of untimely
Read morePlea in SC to allow Rath Yatra in Odisha’s Puri only
Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) A day after the Supreme Court no to the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, a petition was
Read moreOdisha: Migrant woman delivers baby onboard Shramik Special train
Bhubaneswar, June 19 (IANS) A pregnant migrant woman, who was travelling on Shramik Special train, delivered a baby after reaching
Read moreRath Yatra: Odisha cabinet decides to abide by SC directive
Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) The Odisha cabinet on Thrusday decided to abide by the order of the Supreme Court, which
Read moreOdisha govt faces flak over cancellation of Rath Yatra
Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) Following the Supreme Court’s stay on the annual Rath Yatra this year in view of COVID-19,
Read morePradhan seeks restoration of 500-year-old temple in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Union Tourism and Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel for
Read moreOdisha: Man spends 7 days in toilet as ‘home quarantine’
Bhubaneswar, June 18 (IANS) A 28-year-old returnee from Tamil Nadu has been forced to quarantine himself for seven days inside
Read moreNaveen urges restrictions on train, air travel to Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 17 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to continue restrictions on train
Read moreOdisha CM announces Rs 25 lakh each for kin of martyred jawans
Bhubaneswar, June 17 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh each from Chief Minister’s
Read moreTwo Odisha jawans martyred in India-China clash
Bhubaneswar, June 17 (IANS) A pall of gloom descended in two non-descript tribal villages in Odisha following the deaths of
Read moreOdisha’s BJP MLA Madan Mohan Dutta passes away
Bhubaneswar, June 17 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party’s Balasore Sadar MLA Madan Mohan Dutta died of a heart attack at a
Read moreCBI traces Rs 37.90 lakh in Odisha PNB scam
Bhubaneswar, June 16 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), here on Tuesday, claimed to have traced Rs 37.90 lakh
Read moreMan beheads aunt on suspicion of witchcraft in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 15 (IANS) A 30-year-old man was arrested for beheading a woman on suspicion of practising witchcraft in Odishas
Read moreDoor-to-door survey to identify Covid-19 cases in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 15 (IANS) With the rise in Covid-19 cases, the Odisha government has decided to conduct door-to-door surveillance from
Read more70-yr-old woman drags mother on cot to bank
Bhubaneswar, June 15 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a 70-year-old elderly woman had to drag her 100-year-old bedridden mother on
Read moreOver 5.43 lakh migrants return to Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 14 (IANS) Over 5.43 lakh migrants have returned to Odisha so far amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said an
Read moreCoronavirus:Odisha district imposes lockdown till June 30
Bhubaneswar, June 14 (IANS) The Ganjam district in Odisha has been placed under complete lockdown till June 30 to curb
Read moreArcelorMittal & Nippon Steel to invest Rs 2,000 cr in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 13 (IANS) ArcelorMittal & Nippon Steel on Saturday said they will invest around Rs 2,000 crore in the
Read moreOdisha reports 225 new Covid cases, highest spike in a day
Bhubaneswar, June 13 (IANS) Odisha has reported 225 new COVID-19 positive cases, highest single day spike so far, informed the
Read moreRs 1.25-cr fine collected for not wearing masks in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) Odisha police has collected fines totalling Rs 1.25 crore from people for not wearing face masks
Read moreISL: Odisha FC and CEO Ashish Shah part ways
Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) Bhubaneswar-based Indian Super League (ISL) club Odisha FC on Friday announced that Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Read moreAmid new corona cases, Odisha’s recovery numbers rise
Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) The number of COVID-19 recovery cases is on the rise in Odisha and the latest figures
Read moreISL: Odisha FC rope in Baoringdao Bodo, Premjit Singh
Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) Odisha FC on Thursday announced the signing of young Indian wingers Baoringdao Bodo and Laishram Premjit
Read moreSouthwest monsoon sets in over Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) The southwest monsoon set in over Odisha on Thursday with several parts of the state receiving
Read moreWith 136 new cases, corona tally rises to 3,386 in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 11 (IANS) The number of total COVID-19 positive cases in Odisha rose to 3,386 with the detection of
Read moreCOVID-19: Tenure of 6 Vice Chancellors extended in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, who is also Chancellor of state-run universities, has extended the tenure of
Read moreOdisha to conduct house-to-house surveillance against corona
Bhubaneswar, June 10 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said the Health Department will launch an integrated campaign
Read moreFour AIIMS-Bhubaneswar doctors test corona positive
Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) Four doctors of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Bhubaneswar have tested positive for coronavirus, an
Read moreISL: Goalkeeper Kamaljit Singh joins Odisha FC
Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) Odisha FC on Tuesday announced the signing of Indian goalkeeper Kamaljit Singh for two years ahead
Read moreOdisha Cong seeks CM’s response on PPE kit procurement issue
Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) The Odisha unit of Congress on Tuesday sought clarification from Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik over the
Read moreCovid cases cross 3K-mark in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 9 (IANS) As many as 146 more people, including 61 NDRF and ODRAF personnel tested corona positive in
Read more49 NDRF men engaged in post-Amphan work test Covid positive
Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) At least 49 NDRF personnel, who had gone from Odisha to West Bengal for relief work
Read moreFormer Union minister Arjun Sethi passes away
Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) Former Union Minister Arjun Charan Sethi passed away while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in
Read moreReligious places, malls to stay shut in Odisha till June 30
Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) All religious places and shopping malls in Odisha will remain shut till June 30 in view
Read more180 migrants airlifted from Port Blair to Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) The Odisha government evacuated 180 migrants from Port Blair of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by
Read more2 killed as trainer aircraft crashes in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) A pilot trainer and a woman trainee pilot were killed when a trainer aircraft crashed in
Read more‘Bande Utkala Janani’ gets state anthem status in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Sunday approved a proposal to give state anthem status to ‘Bande Utkala
Read moreOdisha reports 9th corona death
Bhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) Odisha on Sunday reported ninth coronavirus death as a 55-year-old male patient from Ganjam district succumbed
Read moreMan spends 2 days in jungle after refused entry to village
Bhubaneswar, June 7 (IANS) A labourer, who returned from Chennai, spent two days in jungle after allegedly being denied admission
Read moreNDRF personal tests positive after returning from WB
Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) A person from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has tested positive for Covid-19 in Odisha,
Read moreCovid-19 may enter 4th stage in Odisha this month: Govt
Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) Coronavirus infection might reach its fourth stage later this month, the Odisha government said, here on
Read moreOdisha govt plans cruise service to boost tourism potential
Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to operate day cruise service at five selected water bodies with
Read moreOdisha reports highest single day spike in Covid-19 cases
Bhubaneswar, June 6 (IANS) As many as 173 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Odisha in the last 24
Read moreHemant Sharma relieved of COVID-19 panel work in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Odisha Industries Secretary Hemant Sharma has been relieved of the duty of supervision of procurement of
Read moreWomen SHGs to operate septage treatment plants in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) In a bid to empower women, the Odisha government on Friday handed over the operation and
Read moreISL: Odisha FC rope in Hendry Antonay and Saurabh Meher
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Odisha FC on Friday announced the signing of two young defenders Hendry Antonay and Saurabh Meher
Read moreAnother woman delivers baby inside Shramik train in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) Another new life was welcomed in a Shramik special train after a woman passenger gave birth
Read moreOdisha’s COVID-19 death toll rise to 8
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (IANS) The number of deaths due to COVID-19 in Odisha rose to eight after a 63-year-old male
Read moreJune is crucial in fight against COVID-19: Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said June is going to be crucial in fight
Read moreBJP MP fined for violating social distancing norms
Bhubaneswar, June 4 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Aparajita Sarangi, here on Thursday, invited criticism for violating social distancing
Read moreOdisha asks Collectors to focus on community surveillance
Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) Terming June as very crucial in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Odisha government, here
Read moreFresh 143 COVID-19 positive cases in Odisha, 91 recover
Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) Odisha on Wednesday reported 143 new COVID-19 positive cases while 91 persons recovered from the deadly
Read moreISL: Odisha FC rope in defender George D’Souza
Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC on Wednesday announced the signing of 26-year-old left-back George
Read moreMinister seeks direct flights to Bhubaneswar for stranded Odias
Bhubaneswar, June 3 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested for direct flights to Bhubaneswar from Gulf countries, the
Read moreHipBar begins home delivery of alcoholic beverages in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 2 (IANS) HipBar, a specialised alcoholic beverages delivery app, has started home delivery services in Odisha. At present,
Read moreResumption of training to be allowed in phased manner: Odisha DSYS
Bhubaneswar, June 2 (IANS) Odisha’s Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS) on Tuesday issued the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Read moreOdisha CM orders vigil on locust movement
Bhubaneswar, June 2 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, here on Tuesday, asked officials to keep vigil on the locust
Read moreFinally, Odisha govt decides to purchase PPE kits
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) Finally, the Odisha government has agreed to accept the PPE kits of various suppliers to combat
Read moreTata Power takes over management of CESU in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) Tata Power on Monday announced that it has taken over the management of Central Electricity Supply
Read moreOdisha govt announces weekend shutdown in 11 districts
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) The Odisha government on Monday announced to enforce two-day shutdown in 11 districts every week till
Read moreHighest 1-day spike in Odisha, corona tally reaches 2,104
Bhubaneswar, June 1 (IANS) Odisha reported highest single day spike with 156 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24-hours,
Read moreOdisha reports highest single day spike with 129 COVID cases
Bhubaneswar, May 31 (IANS) Odisha on Sunday registered its highest single day spike as 129 more persons tested positive for
Read moreSportspersons unite at Kalinga Stadium to honour COVID-19 warriors
Bhubaneswar, May 31 (IANS) The Kalinga Hockey Stadium echoed with ‘Bande Utkala Janani on Saturday as prominent sportspersons of Odisha
Read moreTrucks carrying PPE kits stranded as Odisha govt refuses to accept orders
Bhubaneswar, May 30 (IANS) Several trucks carrying PPE kits of various suppliers have been stranded outside the warehouse of OSMCL
Read moreOdisha salutes Covid warriors
Bhubaneswar, May 30 (IANS) People from all walks of life in Odisha on Saturday recited ‘Bande Utkala Janani’ in a
Read morePuri Rath Yatra likely to be held without devotees
Bhubaneswar, May 30 (IANS) The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings could be performed provided the Odisha
Read moreTikTok app needs to be regulated: Orissa HC
Cuttack, May 29 (IANS) The Orissa High Court has said that the popular TikTok mobile app needs to be properly
Read more90 COVID-19 patients recover in Odisha, 63 new cases
Bhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS) As many as 90 more novel coronavirus patients have recovered in Odhisha — the highest number
Read moreOdisha govt announces Rs 17K cr livelihood package
Bhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday announced a special package to provide employment opportunities for migrant workers
Read morePriest sacrifices man to end coronavirus in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 28 (IANS) A 70-year-old priest was arrested for allegedly sacrificing a 52-year-old man inside a temple in Odisha’s
Read moreSing ‘Vande Utkal Janani’ on May 30, CM appeals Odias
Bhubaneswar, May 28 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, here on Thursday, appealed Odias spread across the globe to sing
Read moreLocust invasion warning in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 27 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday advised farmers to take preventive measures to save crops from the
Read morePrivate bus services to resume in Odisha from Thursday
Bhubaneswar, May 27 (IANS) Private bus services in Odisha will resume from Thursday, almost two months after public transport was
Read morePangolin to undergo Covid-19 test in Odisha
Bhubaneawar, May 26 (IANS) The wildlife wing of Odisha has decided to conduct Covid-19 test of a pangolin, which was
Read moreComing 15 days to be more challenging in handling COVID-19: Naveen
Bhubaneswar, May 26 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday said the coming 15 days will be more challenging
Read moreFlight operations resume at Bhubaneswar airport
Bhubaneswar, May 25 (IANS) Domestic flights resumed after two months at the Biju Patnaik International Airport, here on Monday. While
Read moreMo Bus services to resume in Cuttack, Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, May 25 (IANS) The Odisha government has ordered resumption of the Capital Region Urban Transport’s (CRUT) Mo Bus services
Read moreOdisha reports 103 new corona cases
Bhubaneswar, May 25 (IANS) The total coronavirus cases in Odisha climbed to 1,438 as 103 new cases were detected in
Read moreCyclone Amphan: Odisha sends 500-member team to assist Bengal
Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) The Odisha government has sent a team of 500 members to assist West Bengal in post-cyclone
Read moreOdisha set for next level of industrial growth: Pradhan
Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday Odisha was ready for the next level of
Read moreOdisha govt allows home delivery of liquor
Bhubaneswar, May 23 (IANS) The Odisha government has allowed home delivery of liquor from Sunday. However, it would cost a
Read morePM Modi announces Rs 500 cr assistance for cyclone-hit Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a Rs 500 crore relief package for Odisha, which
Read morePM Modi takes aerial survey of cyclone Amphan-affected Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conducted an aerial survey in coastal districts of Odisha to
Read moreOdisha CM assures support to Amphan ravaged Bengal
Bhubaneswar, May 22 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday assured all possible assistance to West Bengal, which has
Read moreOdisha CM does aerial survey of cyclone Amaphan-hit areas
Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday made an aerial survey of cyclone Amaphan-affected areas in
Read moreOdisha govt raises kharif loan target to Rs 9,000 cr
Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) In view of the Covid-19 crisis, the Odisha government has raised the cooperative kharif loan target
Read moreCyclone Amphan affects 44.80 lakh people in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) As many as 44.80 lakh people in 89 blocks have been affected in Odisha by cyclone
Read moreCyclone Amphan: Odisha govt seeks preliminary report from districts
Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday asked the district collectors to submit cyclone Amphan damage assessment reports
Read moreCyclone Amphan wreaks havoc in Odisha, two killed
Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) Cyclone Amphan caused havoc in the coastal districts of Odisha as it triggered heavy rainfall, coupled
Read moreOdisha woman delivers baby in fire service vehicle during cyclone
Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) A woman gave birth to a girl inside a fire service vehicle in Odisha’s Kendrapara district
Read moreCyclone Amphan: Heavy rain, strong winds in coastal Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) The Odisha government has evacuated over 1.37 lakh people to safer places as extremely severe cyclone
Read moreCyclone Amphan: Odisha govt steps up efforts for evacuation
Bhubaneswar, May 19 (IANS) With extremely severe cyclone ‘Amphan’ inching closer towards the Odisha coast, the state government has stepped
Read moreCyclone situation under control so far in Odisha: SRC
Bhubaneswar, May 19 (IANS) The Odisha government is taking all precautionary measures to deal with cyclone Amphan and the situation
Read moreCorona positive cases rise to 978 in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 19 (IANS) The COVID-19 tally in Odisha saw an addition of 102 more cases raising the total number
Read moreOdisha government to bear cost of migrants’ train tickets
Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) The Odisha government on Monday announced that it will bear the cost of transport of stranded
Read moreCyclone Amphan: Odisha starts evacuating people
Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) The District Collectors of cyclone Amphan vulnerable areas had started evacuating people as the cyclone was
Read moreCyclone Amphan: ECoR takes steps for smooth running of trains
Bhubaneswar, May 18 (IANS) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has initiated steps to meet any eventuality due to the cyclone
Read moreSummer vacation of Orissa HC, subordinate courts cancelled
Bhubaneswar, May 17 (IANS) The summer vacation in Orissa High court and subordinate courts has been cancelled, a notification said
Read moreCyclone Amphan: 10 NDRF, 15 ODRAF units positioned in coastal Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 17 (IANS) As many as 10 NDRF teams and 15 ODRAF units have been pre-positioned in the coastal
Read moreOdisha’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 5
Bhubaneswar, May 17 (IANS) Odisha registered two more COVID-19 fatalities taking the death toll to five in the state, informed
Read moreOdisha govt hikes VAT on petrol, diesel
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) The Odisha government has hiked Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol from 26 per cent to
Read moreOver 1.33 lakh migrants have returned to Odisha (Ld)
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) The Odisha government on Saturday said 1.33 lakh migrants have returned to the state so far.
Read moreCyclone Amphan: About 7 lakh people likely to be affected
Bhubaneswar, May 16 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday directed the officials to ensure that every human life
Read moreOdia migrant returning from West Bengal dies midway
Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) A 56-year-old migrant worker, who was returning to Odisha on foot from neighbouring West Bengal, died
Read moreOdisha bracing for possible cyclone, 12 districts on alert
Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday asked 12 district collectors in the coastal region to remain prepared
Read moreCOVID-19: Orissa HC asks lawyers not to wear black coat, gown
Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) After the Supreme Court, the Orissa High Court (HC) has asked lawyers appearing through video conferencing
Read moreFlight carrying stranded Odia people from Dubai arrives at Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, May 15 (IANS) A special flight carrying stranded Odia people from Dubai arrived at Biju Patnaik International Airport here
Read moreFreedom fighter Bhabani Patnaik passes away in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 14 (IANS) Noted freedom fighter and Gandhian, Padma Shri Bhabani Charan Patnaik, passed away at the age of
Read moreCOVID-19: Odisha to increase bed capacity to 10,000
Bhubaneswar, May 14 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to increase the bed capacity in the COVID hospitals to 10,000,
Read moreOdisha govt orders inquiry against BDO for misbehaving with migrants
Bhubaneswar, May 14 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday ordered an inquiry into an incident of alleged misbehaviour by a
Read moreCentre’s economic package will mitigate distress of working class: Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said economic revival package announced by Union Finance Minister
Read more85-yr-old Odisha woman weighing just 22 kg defeats COVID-19
Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) An 85-year-old woman weighing just 22 kg in Odisha’s Jajpur district has emerged victorious in her
Read moreUS companies express interest for investment in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) Several US companies have expressed their interest for investment in Odisha, said an official on Wednesday.
Read moreOdisha reports highest single-day spike, tally rises to 538
Bhubaneswar, May 13 (IANS) Odisha reported 101 COVID-19 positive cases, highest single-day spike so far, taking the coronavirus count in
Read moreOdisha to introduce 3 ordinances to strengthen agri-economy
Bhubaneswar, May 12 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to introduce three ordinances soon to bolster agri-economy of the state,
Read moreOdisha to resume bus services in green zones, with double fares
Bhubaneswar, May 12 (IANS) Bus services will resume in green zones of Odisha but with double the fares, said Transport
Read moreOdisha CM seeks national SOP to reboot economy
Bhubaneswar, May 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday sought a national Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to reboot
Read moreHelpline launched to help students under stress in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 11 (IANS) Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Monday launched a helpline of the Central
Read moreFour AIIMS doctors, 2 staff asked to undergo quarantine in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 11 (IANS) Four doctors and two attendants of All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Bhubaneswar have been
Read moreCOVID-19: Odisha FC contributes to CM’s relief fund
Bhubaneswar, May 11 (IANS) Amid the current situation surrounding coronavirus pandemic, Indian Super League (ISL) club Odisha FC have announced
Read moreOdisha reports 3rd COVID-19 death, cases rise to 352
Bhubaneswar, May 10 (IANS) Odisha has reported its third COVID-19 death as a person from the Ganjam district succumbed to
Read more52,723 migrants return to Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 9 (IANS) Even as 52,723 Odisha natives have returned to their state, five special trains from three different
Read moreECoR appeals people not to walk on tracks
Bhubaneswar, May 9 (IANS) Following the railway track mishap in Maharastra, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Saturday appealed to
Read moreGanjam emerges hotspot as Covid-19 cases rise in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 8 (IANS) The number of Covid-19 cases in Odisha increased to 270 with over 50 positive cases reported
Read moreOdisha govt extends daily working hours to 12 in factories
Bhubaneswar, May 8 (IANS) The Odisha government has extended the working time in factories from 8 hours to 12 hours
Read moreOdisha govt extends quarantine period to 28 days
Bhubaneswar, May 8 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday extended the quarantine period for the returnees from 14 days to
Read moreMHA gives permission for chariot construction for Puri Rath Yatra
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday granted permission for construction of chariots for
Read morePost-lockdown plan: Odisha govt to focus on domestic tourism
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to bring domestic tourism to core focus in the post-lockdown phase
Read moreHC asks Odisha to do RT-PCR test of migrants before entry
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) The Orissa High Court, here on Thursday, directed the state government to conduct RT-PCR tests of
Read moreHighest single day spike in Odisha corona cases
Bhubaneswar, May 7 (IANS) Odisha on Thursday reported its highest single-day spike in COVID-19 positive cases as 20 persons tested
Read moreOdisha govt readies 500,000 beds for returnees
Bhubaneswar, May 6 (IANS) As migrants had started to return to Odisha, the state government had arranged around 500,000 beds
Read moreOdisha reports second Covid-19 death
Bhubaneswar, May 6 (IANS) Odisha reported the second Covid-19 death in the state after an elderly man infected with the
Read moreOdisha govt plans model policy to resolve problems of industries
Bhubaneswar, May 5 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to formulate a model policy to resolve the problems faced by
Read moreOnly train travel for Odia migrants coming from Surat
Bhubaneswar, May 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday directed that the Odia migrants willing to return from
Read moreOne killed, 10 injured in bus-truck collision in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 5 (IANS) One person was killed and 10 others injured when a bus carrying 40 migrant labourers, collided
Read morePolice personnel attacked in containment zone in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 4 (IANS) Tension gripped a containment zone in Odisha’s Rourkela after people allegedly pelted stones at police personnel
Read moreOdisha govt allows playing of buses in green zones
Bhubaneswar, May 4 (IANS) The Odisha government on Monday allowed plying of buses with 50 per cent seating capacity in
Read moreStrong action if quarantine norms violated: Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar, May 4 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday warned that strong action would be taken against persons who
Read moreOdisha govt classifies Bhubaneswar with 3 districts as red zone
Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday classified Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and three districts as red zone
Read moreTough action against quarantine violators: Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) The Odisha government on Sunday said it would act tough against the persons violating quarantine norms
Read more2 Surat returnees test COVID-19 positive in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 3 (IANS) At a time when Odisha is bracing to receive over five lakh people from other states,
Read moreOdisha-bound bus carrying migrants meets with accident, 1 dead
Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) One person was killed and another was injured when a bus carrying migrant workers from Surat
Read moreOdisha identifies 12 border checkpoints for returning migrants
Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) The Odisha government has identified 12 border checkpoints through which its migrants left stranded in other
Read moreOdisha seeks help of Karnataka, AP for migrants’ return
Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, here on Saturday, took up the safe return of Odia migrants
Read moreOdisha warns action against pvt hospitals for denying treatment
Bhubaneswar, May 2 (IANS) The Odisha government has warned action against the private hospitals for not providing critical services to
Read moreOdisha appeals to West Bengal returnees to come forward for COVID-19 test
Bhubaneswar, May 1 (IANS) With West Bengal returnees posing problems for Odisha, which is fighting against deadly coronavirus, the state
Read moreOdisha CM discusses return of migrants from TN
Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday discussed with his Tamil Nadu counterpart Edappadi K. Palaniswami
Read moreCovid-19 cases rise to 142 in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) With 14 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, Odisha’s tally has increased to 142. All the new
Read moreOdisha CM condoles Rishi Kapoor’s death
Bhubaneswar, April 30 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has mourned the demise of Bollywood’s evergreen actor Rishi Kapoor on
Read moreOdisha FC announces contract extension for Shubham Sarangi
Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) side Odisha FC on Wednesday announced that Odia youngster Shubham Sarangi will
Read moreComing few days crucial as Odisha natives return: CM
Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday said the coming few days will be crucial for Odisha
Read moreCOVID-19 spreads to 3 more districts in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 29 (IANS) The number of COVID-19 cases in Odisha rose to 122 as three more districts reported new
Read moreOdisha plans 15,000 Covid-19 tests a day
Bhubaneswar, April 28 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to increase the Covid-19 testing capacity to 15,000 a day, according
Read moreOdisha plans to double man-days under rural job guarantee scheme
Bhubaneswar, April 28 (IANS) The Odisha government has planned to double man-days under MGNREGS from 5 lakh to 10 lakh
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