Bhubaneswar: Actor-turned-politician Akash Dasnayak has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha on Sunday, a day after tendering his resignation from the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD). Dasnayak, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Korei constituency in Jajpur district, made his transition to the BJP official at the party’s…
Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Harirajpur Melana, a traditional festival steeped in centuries-old customs and fervent devotion, has commenced with great enthusiasm in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. The four-day extravaganza sees the convergence of deities from over 100 villages, adorned in resplendent palanquins, partake in the joyous festivities and play Holi in the picturesque village of Harirajpur….
Bhubaneswar: As a proactive measure to address the prevailing heatwave conditions in the state, courts across Odisha are set to implement morning sessions starting April 8. The Orissa High Court, through a directive sent to district and sessions judges on Saturday, announced that district and subordinate courts throughout Odisha will convene morning sittings effective April…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a significant move on Saturday by unveiling its second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Odisha. In a press release issued on Saturday, the BJP announced that its Central Election Committee has finalized candidates for three crucial Lok Sabha seats in the state, namely…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating heat wave conditions in the state, Satyabrata Sahu, the Special Relief Commissioner, has underscored the need for coordinated efforts across all departments and issued a series of directives to combat the heat wave effectively. Sahu emphasized the importance of identifying water scarcity pockets at the village, hamlet, or ward…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the prevailing heat wave conditions, the State government of Odisha has taken proactive measures by announcing morning classes for all students from Class I to XII, effective from April 2. The School and Mass Education department issued an advisory on Saturday, outlining the schedule for morning classes, which will commence from…
Bhubaneswar: In a surprising turn of events, Ollywood actor-turned-politician Akash Dasnayak has announced his resignation from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), marking another high-profile exit from the regional party. Dasnayak, a prominent face in Odisha’s entertainment industry and a former MLA from Korei, tendered his resignation letter to the BJD supremo, Naveen Patnaik, citing a…
Bhubaneswar: In a major setback for the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), General Secretary Priyadarshi Mishra has announced his departure from the party after a three-decade stint, marking a pivotal moment in Odisha’s political landscape. What’s more, Mishra wasted no time in joining the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) immediately after tendering his resignation from the BJD….
New Delhi: The Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2023-24 season concluded with Odisha FC emerging as the dominant force, as announced by the All India Football Federation. Odisha FC clinched the championship title, securing a prize of Rs 10 lakh for their stellar performance throughout the season. Additionally, the team bagged several individual awards, further solidifying…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory indicating the likelihood of hot and humid weather prevailing over several districts of Odisha for the next 4-5 days. In its evening bulletin, the IMD highlighted the prevailing dry conditions across major parts of the state coupled with high solar insolation, leading to a…
