Cuttack: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has declared the results of the Matriculation or the Annual High School Certificate examination today. The announcement was made by Board President Srikanta Tarai at the BSE Office in Cuttack. This year, an impressive 96.07 percent of students passed the examination. Girls outperformed boys, with a pass…
Bhubaneswar: The Deep Depression over the East-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a Cyclonic Storm named “Remal,” the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced in its latest bulletin. The system, moving northward at a speed of 12 kmph, was officially classified as Cyclonic Storm “Remal” (pronounced as “Re-Mal”) as of 1730 hrs IST on May…
Bhubaneswar: The third phase of simultaneous elections in Odisha concluded peacefully today, covering the parliamentary constituencies of Cuttack, Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Puri, Bhubaneswar, and 42 assembly segments falling under these constituencies. CEO Nikunja Bihari Dhal, addressing the media, announced that the polling rate stood at 60 percent as of 5 p.m. He anticipated this percentage…
Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident during the Phase III elections in Odisha, BJP Khordha MLA candidate Prasanta Jagadev has been detained by police for allegedly vandalizing an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and assaulting a presiding officer. According to reports, the incident occurred at polling booth no. 114 of Kaunriapatna near Rajsunakhala under the Bolagarh-Begunia assembly…
Bhubaneswar: The Phase III Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Odisha witnessed a significant turnout on Saturday, with several high-profile VIPs casting their ballots early in the day. Prominent figures from various political parties and administrative offices took part in the voting process, urging the public to exercise their democratic rights. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has once again utilized his artistic talents to inspire civic responsibility, crafting a vast sand sculpture on Puri Beach, Odisha, to raise awareness about voting. Covering an expansive 2,000 square feet, Pattnaik’s latest masterpiece bears the message “Chunab ka Parba, Desh ka Garv” (Festival of Elections, Pride of the…
Puri: In a significant development, senior IAS officer Arabinda Kumar Padhee has been appointed as the Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri. This appointment comes as Chief Administrator Veer Vikram Jadav has proceeded on vacation, necessitating Padhee to take on the responsibilities in his absence. The Odisha government issued a…
Bhubaneswar: With the Phase III elections for six Lok Sabha and 42 Assembly seats in Odisha looming closer, the Odisha Police has intensified its efforts to ensure free and fair polling on May 25. In a press conference, Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi outlined the extensive security arrangements put in place for…
Bhubaneswar: With the Phase III elections in Odisha fast approaching, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal has issued a stern warning against any form of violence, intimidation, or threats to voters and candidates during the polls. Addressing the media, Dhal emphasized the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) commitment to ensuring free and fair polling….
Bhubaneswar: A cyclonic storm developing in the Bay of Bengal is projected to approach the coasts of West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh on May 26 as a severe cyclone, according to IMD meteorologist Umashankar Das. A well-marked low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal is moving northeastwards and is expected to concentrate into a depression…
