Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s premier weightlifters Jyoshna Sabar and Priteesmita Bhoi have been selected to represent India at the World Youth Weightlifting Championship in Lima, Peru, from May 20 to 27. Jyoshna Sabar, a trainee at the Odisha Weightlifting High Performance Centre (HPC), has demonstrated exceptional consistency in her performances over the past few years. In January,…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued notices for the removal of 249 objectionable posts and videos. This action is part of a broader strategy to combat offensive content and misinformation, particularly during the election process. The offensive content flagged for removal includes 68 posts from Facebook, 144 from Instagram, and 37 from the X platform…
Bhubaneswar: The CID, Crime Branch of Odisha Police has issued an important advisory to protect citizens from falling prey to the alarming rise in online investment fraud cases. This move comes in response to the steep increase in fraudulent schemes promoted through online platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Rising Fraud Cases In recent months,…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar announced on Saturday that a low-pressure area is expected to form over the southwest Bay of Bengal around May 22. This weather system is likely to move northeastwards initially and develop into a depression over the central Bay of Bengal around May 24. “A low-pressure…
Bhubaneswar: The stage is set for the second phase of voting in the General and Assembly elections in Odisha, scheduled for May 20, 2024. Voters will cast their ballots in five Lok Sabha constituencies and 35 Assembly constituencies on Monday. A total of 40 candidates are contesting for the five Lok Sabha seats, while 265…
Bhubaneswar: The fervent campaigning for the second phase of elections for the Lok Sabha and State Assembly in Odisha will come to an end today. The elections, scheduled for Monday, will cover 35 State Assembly constituencies under five Lok Sabha constituencies: Bargarh, Sundargarh, Bolangir, Kandhamal, and Aska. With all preparations in their final stages, polling…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar and Chennai-based NeXHS Renewables Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to foster innovation and research in the field of renewable energy, focusing on various projects and initiatives that align with the goal of a sustainable future. The partnership will be bolstered…
Bhubaneswar: The regional center of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar has issued heatwave warnings alongside a yellow alert for rain and thundershowers across several districts of Odisha for the upcoming week. While light to moderate rain and thundershowers are anticipated in parts of South Odisha, dry weather is expected to prevail in other…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards bolstering voter turnout and ensuring voter convenience, the Odisha government unveiled the ‘Mo Booth Aap’ on Wednesday. The launch ceremony, presided over by State Chief Electoral Officer Nikunj Dhal, marked a pivotal moment in empowering voters with accessible and pertinent information. Developed by the Khurda district administration, the ‘Mo…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal has issued a stern appeal to voters, urging them to protect their privacy by refraining from sharing Aadhaar details and mobile phone numbers with political parties or candidates. In a release issued on Tuesday, CEO Dhal expressed concern over reports of contesting candidates and political parties collecting…
