Odisha FC wins over Mohun Bagan Super Giant in ISL Semifinal

Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC orchestrated a spectacular comeback after conceding an early goal to clinch a thrilling 2-1 victory against Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the first leg of their semifinal clash in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season. The electrifying encounter unfolded at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday night, setting the stage for…

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar Launches Low Vision Clinic for Visually Impaired Patients

Bhubaneswar: In a move towards enhancing accessibility to healthcare services, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar has inaugurated a pioneering Low Vision Clinic catering to patients with severe visual impairments. Established through a collaboration between AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Dr RP Centre at AIIMS Delhi, and Cristoffel Blinden Mission (CBM) Germany, the clinic…

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East Coast Railway Announces 5 More Special Trains for Summer Travelers

New Delhi: In response to the growing demands from passengers seeking to travel to various destinations across the country during the summer season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of several Special Trains. These special services aim to alleviate the rush in regular trains and facilitate hassle-free travel for commuters. The Special…

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BJP Unveils Star Campaigner List for Lok Sabha and Assembly Elections in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially released its roster of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha. The star-studded list features some of the most prominent leaders of the BJP, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit…

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Odisha Govt Urges Centre for Adequate Supply of Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has raised concerns over the inadequate supply of anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs from the Central TB Division of the Government of India, impacting the implementation of the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) in the state. In a letter addressed to Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, State Health Minister Niranjan Pujari highlighted the critical…

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Binod Kumar Pasayat and Guru Gopinath Swain from Odisha receive Padma Shri

Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu bestowed the Padma Shri award upon Binod Kumar Pasayat and Guru Gopinath Swain from Odisha for their exemplary contributions in the field of Art during the Civil Investiture Ceremony held in New Delhi on Monday. The ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, witnessed the President presenting a total of 3 Padma Vibhushan,…

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ODRAF Teams Deployed to Combat Forest Fires in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In response to escalating forest fire incidents in sensitive wildlife areas of Odisha, the state government has taken proactive measures by deploying Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams across seven strategic locations. Despite earlier efforts by forest personnel and fire services to contain the blaze, the forest fires persisted, prompting the government to…

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Naveen Patnaik Announces 7th list of BJD Candidates

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Supremo Naveen Patnaik unveiled the party’s roster for the upcoming Odisha Assembly elections, announcing six prominent candidates to represent key constituencies. In a strategic move aimed at fortifying the party’s presence across the state, Patnaik revealed the names of the chosen contenders today. Among the selected candidates, Mahesh Sahu emerges…

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Odisha CM to Kickstart Campaign from Hinjili from April 24

Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister of Odisha and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo, Naveen Patnaik, is set to embark on his party’s election campaign starting April 24. Patnaik’s inaugural election rally is slated to take place in his stronghold, the Hinjili Assembly constituency, located in the Ganjam district. According to sources, Patnaik will commence his campaign…

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CEO Orders Probe into Alleged Poll Code Violations by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Aparajita Sarangi

Bhubaneswar: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Odisha has taken swift action in response to allegations of poll code violations levelled against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Sambalpur MLA Jaynarayan Mishra, and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi ahead of the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state. In a decisive move, the CEO directed…

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