Odisha STA Joint Commissioner Arrested by Vigilance in DA Case Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Vigilance Department has arrested Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, Joint Commissioner of the State Transport Authority (STA), on charges of possessing disproportionate assets (DA) worth 143 percent more than his known sources of income. He was produced before the Special Judge, Vigilance Court […]
Odisha Procures 70 Lakh MT of Paddy from 15.65 Lakh Farmers Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has procured approximately 70 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from around 15.65 lakh farmers during the ongoing Kharif season, official sources confirmed on Saturday. During this procurement drive, the state has disbursed Rs. 15,613 crore as Minimum Support Price (MSP) directly […]
Odisha Congress Protests Against Rising Crimes Against Women, Gheraos CM’s Residence Bhubaneswar, Mar 1 – Odisha Congress activists staged a massive demonstration outside Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s residence on Saturday, protesting against the rising atrocities against women in the state. The agitation, led by newly elected Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Charan […]
KIIT-DU Implements Measures to Restore Normalcy on Campus Bhubaneswar, Feb 27: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT-DU), one of Odisha’s leading educational institutions, has undertaken a series of measures to ensure normalcy on campus following recent developments. In response to the situation, the university administration has established a 24/7 control room to provide support to […]
Odisha Leads in Capital Expenditure with 6.1% of GSDP: CM Majhi Bhubaneswar, Feb 27: Odisha has emerged as the leading state in capital expenditure, spending 6.1% of its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), the highest in the country, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Thursday. While reviewing the expenditure of various departments, the Chief […]
Veteran Odia Actor Uttam Mohanty Passes Away at 67 Bhubaneswar, Feb 28 – Renowned Odia film actor Uttam Mohanty, who reigned over the Odia film industry for decades, passed away late Thursday night while undergoing treatment for liver cirrhosis at a private hospital in Gurugram. He was 67. Mohanty was a household name in Odisha, […]
Bhubaneswar, February 27, 2025: TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and Government of Odisha, has commenced celebration of Ethics Week 2025 from 24th February. It shall be concluded on 3rd March, the birth anniversary of Shri Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the founder of Tata Group. The celebration reaffirms TPCODL’s unwavering […]
Bhima Mandali to be Promoted at National Level: Dharmendra Pradhan Bhubaneswar, Feb 25: The ancient historical site of Bhima Mandali in Sambalpur district will soon gain national recognition, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced during his visit to the site on Tuesday. Exploring the caves and inscriptions near the Champali River in the Nakatideul block, […]
Odisha Vaccine Store Becomes India’s First to Receive ISO 9001:2015 Certification Bhubaneswar, Feb 25: In a landmark achievement, the State Vaccine Store of Odisha has become the first in the country to receive the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP). This recognition underscores Odisha’s commitment to maintaining the […]
Migratory Birds Leave Odisha’s Bhitarkanika Early Due to Rising Temperatures Kendrapara, Odisha: A sudden rise in temperature and an early onset of summer in Odisha have triggered the premature departure of migratory birds from Bhitarkanika National Park, officials confirmed on Tuesday. These winged visitors, which usually arrive in late December to escape harsh winters beyond […]
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