Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 15 lakh to the next of kin of Alekh Randhari, a government employee who tragically lost his life while on election duty. Randhari, a dedicated class-IV employee of a government school, met with a fatal accident near Swami Vivekananda…
Bhubaneswar: With the first phase of simultaneous elections in Odisha scheduled for tomorrow, Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi assured the public of comprehensive security measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and fair electoral process. In a press conference held today, DGP Sarangi outlined the preparedness of the police force, emphasizing the delivery…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s jibe over ‘forgetting’ the names of districts in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday night attacked PM Modi, accusing him of neglecting the Odia language, and ignoring the eminent personalities from the state while conferring the Bharat Ratna award. In a video message, CM Patnaik said the…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to meet the growing demand for travel during the summer season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the introduction of additional Summer Special Trains connecting various destinations across the country. These special train services aim to provide passengers with convenient and comfortable travel options while ensuring safety and reliability. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) is beaming with pride as one of its students has brought glory to the state by clinching a gold medal at the prestigious Indo-Nepal International Championship. Somesh Kumar Podh, a talented Class-X student from OAV Masaninmunda, Kesinga, Kalahandi, emerged victorious in the Under-16 Long Jump category at the championship…
Bhubaneswar: Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Kartik Pandian has stirred the political landscape by declaring his intention to retire from politics if Naveen Patnaik isn’t sworn in as Chief Minister for the sixth term with three-fourths majority on June 9. This bold statement came during a massive public gathering in Brajrajnagar, Jharsuguda district, where…
Bhubaneswar: Roopa Roshan Sahoo, Member Secretary of the Poverty and Human Development Monitoring Agency (PHDMA), delivered a keynote address at the National Conference for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (NCEML-2024) organized by the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog. Her presentation focused on the qualitative monitoring methods employed by PHDMA to analyze impacts, emphasizing…
Bhubaneswar: Odia movie ‘Delivery Boy’ has been selected to be screened at the prestigious Cannes World Film Festival-2024. Sources reveal that ‘Delivery Boy’ is among the 100 films chosen to be showcased at the Cannes World Film Festival, scheduled to take place in August 2024. Directed by Ashwin Tripathy and produced by Jyotiranjan Mohanty, ‘Delivery…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued a traffic advisory for commuters in Bhubaneswar because of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow scheduled for tomorrow, aiming to ensure smooth vehicular movement and enhanced security measures. According to the advisory released on Thursday, specific restrictions have been put in place along Janpath Road from Master Canteen Square to…
Doha: India’s javelin throw maestro Neeraj Chopra, alongside Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Kumar Jena, is set to launch their 2024 outdoor season at the prestigious Wanda Diamond League meet in Doha, Qatar, this Friday. The event, slated to unfold at the Qatar Sports Club, will witness champions from across the globe competing in 14…
