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Bomb Threat at Biju Patnaik International Airport Declared Hoax, Security Heightened
Bhubaneswar: A bomb threat at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar triggered a high-alert situation on Thursday, leading to heightened security at both Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda airports. The call, later determined to…
Senior IPS Officer S.K. Priyadarshi Appointed CMD of Odisha Police Housing and Welfare Corporation
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government today appointed senior IPS officer S.K. Priyadarshi as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the Odisha Police Housing and Welfare Corporation (OPHWC). Priyadarshi, who currently serves as the…
Principal Secretary H&UD Usha Padhee Reviews Cyclone Shelters in Bhubaneswar Ahead of Cyclone…
Bhubaneswar: Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, conducted an inspection of several cyclone shelters in the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) area this afternoon, reviewing the…
Paralakhemundi Railway Station Undergoes Major ₹12 Crore Upgrade as Part of Amrit Stations…
Paralakhemundi: The historic Paralakhemundi Railway Station is undergoing significant development, with a total investment of ₹12 crore under the Ministry of Railways' Amrit Stations initiative. This transformation is set to…
PM Modi Discusses Cyclone Dana Preparedness with Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi this evening to review the state’s preparedness for the fast-approaching Cyclone Dana. The cyclone, expected to make…
Over 3 Lakh People Safely Evacuated, Says Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that 1,653 villages, nine towns, and 26 wards across 38 blocks in 11 districts of Odisha are likely to be affected. After a detailed review with district…
Cyclone Dana Intensifies, Expected to Make Landfall in Odisha Tonight
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra in Odisha late Thursday night or early Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD)…
The Psychology of Panic Buying: Cyclone Dana and the Rush to Stock Up in Odisha
As Cyclone Dana approaches the eastern coast of India, Odisha is witnessing a surge in panic buying, resulting in sharp price hikes for essential vegetables like potatoes and onions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a…
Odisha Govt Orders Closure of Liquor Shops in Cyclone-Affected Areas
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the impending Cyclone Dana, the Odisha Government has directed the closure of liquor shops in districts expected to be affected by the storm. This includes both regular liquor stores and outlets selling…
Odisha to Recruit 6,025 Teachers for Government Secondary Schools
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced the recruitment of 6,025 teachers for Government Secondary Schools across the state. These appointments will be for the position of Leave Training Reserve teachers,…