Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President, Naveen Patnaik, today revealed the third list of BJD candidates for the forthcoming Assembly Elections in the state. The newly announced list includes candidates for various constituencies across Odisha: Rengali: Sudarshan Haripal Rourkela: Sarada Prasad Nayak Biramitrapur: Rohit Joseph Tirkey Keonjhar: Meena Majhi Rairangpur: Raisin…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital city, Bhubaneswar, experienced scorching temperatures on Friday as the mercury soared above 43 degrees Celsius, marking the first instance of such high temperatures this season. According to the regional centre of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubaneswar recorded a daytime temperature of 43.2 degrees Celsius by 2:30 pm today. The relentless heat…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating temperatures, the Odisha government has rolled out the ‘water bell’ system in all schools across the state to ensure students remain adequately hydrated during class hours. The initiative, spearheaded by the School and Mass Education department, aims to mitigate the risks associated with heat-related ailments among students. Under the…
Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center (WSC), Bhubaneswar, hosted the highly anticipated SWAKALPA SAHAJOGA II event, a culmination of six months of dedicated mentorship through the Swakalpa program. This gathering brought together 100 nano entrepreneurs, mentors, partners, and industry experts, underscoring a collaborative effort to boost nano-business development in Odisha. Organized by Palladium India, the lead…
Bhubaneswar: India achieved a significant milestone in its defence capabilities with the successful flight-testing of the New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime off the coast of Odisha. The Strategic Forces Command (SFC), in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), conducted the successful trial of the missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island at…
Bhubaneswar: Sonali Sahoo, the spokesperson of the Odisha unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has tendered her resignation from the primary membership of the party, citing concerns over its approach towards women. In her resignation letter addressed to Manmohan Samal, the BJP State President, Sahoo expressed her disillusionment with the party’s stance on women’s…
Bhubaneswar: In an administrative reshuffle, the Odisha government has appointed Nikhil Pavan Kalyan, a 2012-batch IAS officer, as the Collector and District Magistrate of Jajpur district. The appointment, made under section 20(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 (Act II of 1974), was announced through a notification issued by the General Administration & Public…
Cuttack: SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting the first-ever liver transplant in the state. The historic operation took place on Wednesday, marking a groundbreaking moment for medical care in Odisha. Medical professionals at SCB Medical College and Hospital carried out the liver transplant, utilizing the liver…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department’s regional centre in Bhubaneswar has raised concerns over heat wave conditions in 11 districts of Odisha, prompting a yellow warning for the next three days beginning Thursday. The districts under the yellow warning are Nayagarh, Boudh, Kandhamal, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Malkangiri, Koraput, and Dhenkanal. In an official statement,…
Bhubaneswar: For maximum participation in the democratic process, the Odisha Government has announced holidays for employees of State Government Offices and Magisterial Courts (Executive) on polling days in their respective areas. A notification issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department confirms the declaration of holidays on the following dates: 13th May, 2024 (Monday), 20th…
