Bhubaneswar: With the fourth and final phase of polling in Odisha set for June 1 (Saturday), the Odisha Police have implemented extensive security measures to ensure a smooth and peaceful voting process. In this phase, six Parliamentary constituencies—Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur—and 42 Assembly constituencies will head to the polls. Odisha DGP Arun…
Bhubaneswar: In a candid interview with ANI, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik dispelled speculation regarding VK Pandian being his successor, firmly stating that the decision on his successor lies with the people of Odisha. During the exclusive interview, CM Patnaik addressed longstanding rumors and opposition claims, asserting, “VK Pandian is not my successor. The people…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance technical education and foster advanced research, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Life Sciences (ILS). The MoU was signed by Prof. Rajesh Roshan Dash, Dean-Sponsored Research & Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) (In-Charge) of IIT Bhubaneswar, and Prof. Debasis Dash, Director of…
Bhubaneswar: The Social Media Monitoring Cell of Odisha Police has taken down 420 offensive posts related to the General Elections 2024. These actions are part of a broader effort to ensure a fair and peaceful electoral process. In addition to the removals, five FIRs have been registered concerning violations on social media platforms, currently under…
Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended DS Kutey, Special Secretary of the Odisha Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), for exercising undue influence on the election machinery. This decisive action comes amid ongoing investigations into election conduct irregularities. In an official order addressed to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, the ECI mandated…
Bhubaneswar: How many of us know that Spinifex grass, a shrub found in coastal areas, plays a crucial role in the formation of sand dunes? Often overlooked and cleared from the coasts, this less-known shrub is a silent guardian against sea erosion, and its conservation and planting are essential to protect our beaches. Understanding the…
Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, announced the results of the Plus Two examinations for Arts, Commerce, and Science streams on Sunday. The overall pass percentages reveal a strong performance across all streams, with the Science stream leading at 86.93 percent. The Arts stream saw a pass percentage of 80.95 percent, while…
Cuttack: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has declared the results of the Matriculation or the Annual High School Certificate examination today. The announcement was made by Board President Srikanta Tarai at the BSE Office in Cuttack. This year, an impressive 96.07 percent of students passed the examination. Girls outperformed boys, with a pass…
Bhubaneswar: The Deep Depression over the East-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a Cyclonic Storm named “Remal,” the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced in its latest bulletin. The system, moving northward at a speed of 12 kmph, was officially classified as Cyclonic Storm “Remal” (pronounced as “Re-Mal”) as of 1730 hrs IST on May…
Bhubaneswar: The third phase of simultaneous elections in Odisha concluded peacefully today, covering the parliamentary constituencies of Cuttack, Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Puri, Bhubaneswar, and 42 assembly segments falling under these constituencies. CEO Nikunja Bihari Dhal, addressing the media, announced that the polling rate stood at 60 percent as of 5 p.m. He anticipated this percentage…
