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…
Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court has directed Sambalpur University to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a private student who was wrongly failed in the Bachelor in Commerce (BCom) course 12 years ago. Justice SK Panigrahi, presiding over a single judge bench, underscored the pivotal role of universities in ensuring the efficient administration of exams…
Bhubaneswar: The Olive Ridley sea turtles have commenced their annual mass nesting at the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Kendrapara district. The news was shared by PCCF (Wildlife) Susanta Nanda, who highlighted the significance of this natural phenomenon. It is anticipated that over the next few days, millions of Olive Ridley turtles will grace the shores…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has taken action against three RTI activists, accusing them of spreading “fake and misleading information” regarding the security arrangements for 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman V K Pandian. Sanjeev Panda, Commissioner of Police for Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, addressed the media on Wednesday, announcing that Prakash Das, Srikant Pakal, and Pradip Pradhan of Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: Continuing its stride towards the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Odisha, Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President, Naveen Patnaik, revealed the party’s third list of candidates. The announcement underscores the BJD’s strategic approach to fielding candidates poised to represent the interests and aspirations of the people of Odisha on the national stage….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President, Naveen Patnaik, revealed the second list of BJD candidates for the upcoming Assembly Elections in the state. The declaration marks a significant step forward in the party’s preparations for the electoral battle ahead. The newly announced list includes candidates for various constituencies across Odisha, each…
Bhubaneswar: In a riveting showdown at the Kalinga Stadium, Odisha FC showcased their dominance with a spectacular second-half performance, securing a convincing 3-1 win over Punjab FC in Round 20 of the Indian Super League 2023-24. The match, played amidst a charged atmosphere in Bhubaneshwar on April 2, witnessed Odisha FC’s Diego Mauricio shining brightly…
Bhubaneswar: Manoranjan Panigrahi, a seasoned officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), has taken on the mantle of Principal Chief Commissioner of Income-tax for Odisha, effective from April 1st. In addition to overseeing Odisha’s tax affairs, Panigrahi will also hold responsibility for Bihar and Jharkhand. Prior to his assignment in Odisha, Panigrahi served as the…
