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Commissionerate Police Warns Bhubaneswar Residents of Sophisticated Cyber Arrest Scam Calls

Bureau The News HashtagJune 7, 2024June 7, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police-Bhubaneswar has issued a warning about a recent surge in sophisticated cybercrime, specifically cyber arrest scam calls, targeting city residents. The scam involves fraudsters impersonating police officials to extort money from unsuspecting individuals. Commissionerate Police-Bhubaneswar has urged all residents to remain vigilant against such scams. The authorities advise people to avoid unsolicited…

Similipal Tiger Reserve to Close for Visitors from June 12 Due to Rainy Season

Bureau The News HashtagJune 7, 2024June 7, 202401 mins

Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district will be temporarily closed to visitors starting June 12. The Forest Department made this decision to ensure the safety of tourists as the rainy season commences in the state. In an official notification, STR Field Director Prakash Chandra Goginen stated that the closure is a precautionary…

IAS Sujata R Karthikeyan Takes Six-Month Leave for Child Care

Bureau The News HashtagJune 7, 2024June 7, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: Sujata R. Karthikeyan, the Special Secretary of the Finance Department, has been granted a six-month leave to care for her minor daughter who is preparing for her Class X exams. The leave commenced on May 31, 2024, as per a notification issued by the General Administration (GA) department. The notification, citing Rule 18-D of…

Model Code of Conduct Lifted in Odisha Following Election Results

Bureau The News HashtagJune 6, 2024June 6, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: The model code of conduct (MCC) that came into force on March 16 with the announcement of the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Odisha has been officially lifted. This announcement follows the declaration of results for the Lok Sabha elections and the assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh, along…

Principal Secretary Manoj Kumar Mishra Resigns from Odisha’s Electronics & IT Dept

Bureau The News HashtagJune 6, 2024June 6, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Mishra, the Principal Secretary to the Government, Electronics & IT Department of Odisha, has resigned from his position. The General Administration & Public Grievance Department issued an order confirming the acceptance of his resignation, effective from the afternoon of June 4. Mishra, a 2000 batch officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service…

Bhubaneswar Film Festival Set to Celebrate Odia Cinema

Bureau The News HashtagJune 6, 2024June 6, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odia cinema enthusiasts and aspiring filmmakers have much to look forward to as the Bhubaneswar Film Festival (BFF) gears up to captivate audiences from 7-9 June 2024 at Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. Hosted by the Bhubaneswar Film Circle, this exclusive Odia film festival will showcase 15 award-winning and classic Odia films from 1960 onwards. Open…

Two Senior Advisors to Odisha CM Resign from Posts

Bureau The News HashtagJune 6, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: Retired IAS officers R Balakrishnan and Suresh Chandra Mahapatra, who were serving as Chief Advisor, Special Initiatives, and Chief Advisor, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) respectively, have resigned from their posts. They resigned a day after the election verdict came. The General Administration & Public Grievance Department has accepted their resignations, effective from the forenoon…

Odisha Govt Assures Continuation of BSKY Card, Instructs Hospitals to Maintain Treatment

Bureau The News HashtagJune 6, 2024June 6, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: In response to reports of some private hospitals denying cashless treatment to beneficiaries of the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY), the Odisha government on Thursday reiterated that the health facility scheme remains very much active and is supported by an approved budget. The state government urged empanelled hospitals to continue providing treatment to BSKY…

Odisha Elephant Census Reveals Stable Population with Positive Trends

Bureau The News HashtagJune 6, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: The latest Odisha Elephant Census has revealed the presence of 2,098 elephants across 38 Forest Divisions in the state, marking an increase of 122 elephants since the last census in 2017. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Wildlife Susant Nanda shared these findings on Wednesday, noting a nearly stable population with a male-to-female ratio of…

Odisha FC Extends Contract with Captain Carlos Delgado

Bureau The News HashtagJune 5, 2024June 6, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC is delighted to announce the contract extension of captain Carlos Delgado, securing his presence with the club until 2026. The Spanish defender played a pivotal role in Odisha FC’s exceptional 2023-24 season, featuring in 37 matches across major competitions, including the Indian Super League (ISL), AFC Cup, and Kalinga Super Cup. Throughout…