Bhubaneswar: In an administrative development, IAS officer Vijay Amruta Kulange has been appointed as the Managing Director of OMFED, Bhubaneswar. The General Administration & Public Grievance Department has issued a notification on Tuesday evening. The official notification issued by the department confirms the appointment of Vijay Amruta Kulange, IAS (RR-2013), to the prestigious position of…
Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center (WSC) in Odisha continues to nurture the talents of its students by providing them with invaluable international exposure through the ‘Student Exchange Program’. On Tuesday evening, the selected students for the 2023-24 batch embarked on an enriching journey to Singapore, marking the beginning of a transformative experience. Under the patronage…
Puri: The repair work of the beam on the Nata Mandap of the Shree Jagannath temple in Puri has been completed. The beam, located at the top of the Garuda Stamba, had developed a crack, necessitating immediate attention. Undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the repair work was conducted to ensure the safety…
Bhubaneswar: The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhubaneswar, kicked off its much-awaited annual fest, Spectrum 2024, alongside Craft Bazaar 2024, in a vibrant inauguration ceremony today. Spanning two days from March 19 to 20, 2024, the event serves as a platform for showcasing the convergence of traditional crafts and contemporary designs, celebrating the rich…
Kendrapada: In an incident against wildlife conservation efforts, a turtle patrol vessel belonging to the Forest Department was attacked by the crew of trawlers engaged in illegal fishing within the prohibited seawaters of the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in Odisha’s Kendrapada district. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon when an eleven-member turtle patrol vessel encountered 15-20…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued Orange and Yellow warnings for thunderstorm and heavy rainfall in multiple districts of Odisha for the next two days, cautioning residents to stay prepared for adverse weather conditions. According to the IMD, thunderstorm with lightning, gusty surface wind speeds reaching 45-55 kmph, and hail are likely to…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark case in Bhubaneswar, a servitor from the Lingaraj temple, Kundan Mohapatra, has been convicted within just 28 days of his arrest, marking the first instance of such swift justice in the city. Mohapatra was apprehended on February 19 on charges of misbehaving with female tourists from Sweden. The rapid resolution of…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court intervened on Monday by staying the Orissa High Court’s order nullifying the 2019 election of Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim from the Cuttack-Barabati Assembly constituency in Odisha. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and K V Viswanathan, responded to the plea of senior advocate Dr. S Muralidhar, representing Moquim, who argued…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the General Elections 2024, the Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has issued the Heat Wave Contingency Plan on Monday, urging all district collectors to implement mitigation, preparedness, and response measures to combat heat wave conditions. Special Relief Commissioner & Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, Satyabrata Sahu, IAS, addressed a letter…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha prepares for the upcoming General Elections 2024, top government officials of the state convened a crucial meeting today to strategize the deployment of security forces across the state. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, saw the participation of key figures including Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, Additional Chief Secretary of the…
