Bhubaneswar: The temperature in Odisha crossed 35°C for the first time this season, signaling the arrival of summer. Paralakhemundi recorded the highest temperature at 35.6°C, followed by Jharsuguda at 35.2°C and Bolangir at 35°C, according to weather scientist Umashankar Dash. Several other locations also experienced rising temperatures, with Sambalpur and Hirakud recording 34.7°C and Bhawanipatna…
Bhubaneswar: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three consecutive flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) off the coast of Odisha at Chandipur. The trials demonstrated the missile’s precision in neutralizing low-flying aerial threats, including drones. The tests were carried out against high-speed targets flying at very low altitudes,…
Bhubaneswar: With artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a key tool in modern governance, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has called for its deeper integration to enhance service delivery and administrative efficiency. Chairing an all-secretaries meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan on Friday, Ahuja directed the Electronics and IT Department to establish a research-driven AI ecosystem aimed…
Jharsuguda: In a significant boost to regional air connectivity, Star Air has commenced flight services from Jharsuguda to Lucknow and Raipur, enhancing travel options for passengers in western Odisha. The Jharsuguda-Lucknow service began today, while flights to Raipur will start operating from tomorrow. Flight Schedule: Jharsuguda-Lucknow: Operates three days a week—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Departure…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s athletes delivered a stellar performance at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, with the state’s women leading the medal charge on Friday. The Odisha Women’s Rugby team clinched the gold medal, dominating Bihar 29-5 in the final. Earlier in the day, they secured a spot in the final by defeating Maharashtra 31-5 in…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has appointed IAS officer Satyabrata Rout as the Secretary of the State Legislative Assembly, ahead of the upcoming Budget Session. The General Administration and Public Grievance Department issued a notification confirming his appointment on Friday. A 2013-batch IAS officer, Rout previously served as Additional Secretary in the Works Department. His new…
Bhubaneswar: Former IAS officer Madhusudan Padhi formally took charge as the State Election Commissioner (SEC) of Odisha on Friday, succeeding Aditya Prasad Padhi. Addressing the officials, Padhi emphasized the importance of dedication, honesty, and transparency in carrying out electoral duties. He urged the Commission to uphold the integrity of the electoral process and work with…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is gearing up to implement a dedicated policy aimed at streamlining road construction, repair, and maintenance across the state. In a recent high-level meeting chaired by Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, officials discussed key challenges in infrastructure development and outlined strategies for better coordination between departments. The review meeting,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance road safety and ensure motor vehicle insurance compliance, the Odisha government will roll out the E-Detection system across all 22 toll gates in the state starting Saturday, February 1. The system will automatically detect vehicles without valid insurance and issue e-challans to violators. The initiative aims to ensure…
Cuttack: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the preparations for the highly anticipated One-Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and England, set to take place at Barabati Stadium on February 9. During the review meeting on Friday, he also unveiled a special welcome song for the match and announced plans for the stadium’s reconstruction….
