Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the party’s sixth list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections in Odisha on Saturday. The latest list includes notable names such as Ollywood actress Varsha Priyadarshini and former Congress member Ganeswar Behera, who recently joined the BJD. Varsha Priyadarshini, who joined the…
Bhubaneswar: To address the pressing issue of climate displacement, the ‘Youth4Water India’ campaign, in collaboration with Water Initiatives, WaterAid India, and sixty-eight other organizations, has unveiled a comprehensive 23-Point Manifesto. The manifesto calls upon political parties participating in the upcoming general elections to prioritize special rehabilitation and support programs for youth vulnerable to climate change…
Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling encounter at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha FC secured a historic victory over Kerala Blasters FC, clinching a spot in the semi-finals of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season. The Juggernauts scripted their maiden playoffs win with a hard-fought 2-1 triumph, marking a significant milestone in the club’s ISL…
Bhubaneswar: Prof. Sukumar Mishra, a prominent figure in Odisha’s academic landscape, has been appointed as the Director of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad. Mishra’s appointment comes as part of the Union Education Ministry’s selection of directors for six distinguished IITs nationwide, showcasing a blend of talent and expertise from across the country….
Jharsuguda: At least 2 individuals lost their lives and seven others were reported missing after a boat ferrying them capsized in the Mahanadi River at Saradha in the Lakhanpur block of Jharsuguda district on Friday. According to initial reports, the ill-fated boat was carrying nearly 50 passengers, including children and women, on a journey from…
Bhubaneswar: The Nandankanan Zoological Park bids farewell to one of its cherished inhabitants, ‘Sneha’, the 14-year-old white tigress. Tragically, Sneha succumbed to her ailments while undergoing treatment at the zoo on Friday. Sneha’s health had taken a downturn on Thursday, prompting immediate medical attention. Regrettably, despite the best efforts of the zoo’s veterinary team, her…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the upcoming General and Assembly elections in Odisha, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] announced its candidates for one Lok Sabha constituency and seven Assembly constituencies in the state. Senior CPI(M) leader Janardan Pati addressed a press conference in Bhubaneswar today, unveiling the party’s lineup for the electoral battle. The CPI(M),…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance the safety of women in public spaces, the Commissionerate Police has established a dedicated team to address harassment incidents in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Under the leadership of ACP Anjana Tudu, the team named HER (High Efficiency Response) has been deployed to swiftly respond to any form of harassment…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has granted approval to the voluntary retirement request of senior IPS officer Sanjay Kumar Singh, currently serving as the Deputy Director General of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). In a notification issued by the Home Department, it was revealed that Sanjay Kumar Singh, an IPS officer of the 1996 batch, had…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik extended his congratulations to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) following the triumphant flight-test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM), a significant milestone in India’s defence capabilities. The successful flight-test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) took place at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, located…
