Bhubaneswar: In a landmark case in Bhubaneswar, a servitor from the Lingaraj temple, Kundan Mohapatra, has been convicted within just 28 days of his arrest, marking the first instance of such swift justice in the city. Mohapatra was apprehended on February 19 on charges of misbehaving with female tourists from Sweden. The rapid resolution of…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court intervened on Monday by staying the Orissa High Court’s order nullifying the 2019 election of Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim from the Cuttack-Barabati Assembly constituency in Odisha. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and K V Viswanathan, responded to the plea of senior advocate Dr. S Muralidhar, representing Moquim, who argued…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the General Elections 2024, the Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has issued the Heat Wave Contingency Plan on Monday, urging all district collectors to implement mitigation, preparedness, and response measures to combat heat wave conditions. Special Relief Commissioner & Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, Satyabrata Sahu, IAS, addressed a letter…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha prepares for the upcoming General Elections 2024, top government officials of the state convened a crucial meeting today to strategize the deployment of security forces across the state. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, saw the participation of key figures including Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, Additional Chief Secretary of the…
Bhubaneswar: TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has been honored with the prestigious “Best Innovation Project” award in the Innovation Council 2023 for its groundbreaking development of the press fit fuse. In an announcement made through its official platform, TPSODL expressed its delight at receiving this esteemed recognition. The company’s innovative project, the press fit…
Bhubaneswar: Good news for wildlife enthusiasts, a tiger has been spotted in Odisha’s Sundergarh district after nearly two decades, according to Susanta Nanda, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden. The rare sighting was confirmed through camera traps, capturing the majestic animal in Sundergarh District. Nanda shared the news on his social…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi led a crucial review meeting today to assess the state police’s readiness for the impending General and Assembly elections. The high-level gathering took place at the DGP’s Camp Office in Bhubaneswar and saw the participation of key police officials, including Director of Intelligence Soumendra Priyadarshi,…
New Delhi: To depend their bilateral ties, India and the United States are set to embark on a joint tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, Tiger Triumph – 24, commencing from March 18 to March 31. The exercise, taking place on the Eastern Seaboard, underscores the commitment of both nations towards enhancing coordination and capabilities in responding to humanitarian crises.
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive forecast predicting moderate thunderstorm activity with lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain in several districts of Odisha from Tuesday to Thursday. According to the mid-day bulletin released on Monday by the regional center of IMD, citizens are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Sunday that the vote counting dates for the assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim have been rescheduled to June 2nd, shifting from the earlier date of June 4th. The decision to change the vote counting dates was made in conjunction with changing the dates…
