Burla: TPWODL (TP Western Odisha Distribution Limited) is embarking on a significant infrastructure development project aimed at enhancing the power supply for domestic and agricultural consumers in the Sohela and Bhatli blocks of Bargarh district. The initiative involves the establishment of a new 33 kV line from Chor Grindola Grid Substation to Dasmile Primary Substation….
Bhubaneswar: Abha Khatua, the accomplished shot put athlete from Maharashtra, made headlines at the 27th National Federation Senior Athletics Competition held at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium on Monday. The 28-year-old athlete shattered the national record for women’s shot put with an impressive throw of 18.41 meters. Khatua, who clinched the Asian silver medal, commenced her Olympic…
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of polling in Odisha’s four Parliamentary constituencies saw an enthusiastic voter turnout, with approximately 53% of voters casting their ballots by 3 pm on Monday. In a press briefing, Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal revealed the turnout figures, indicating that Kalahandi constituency recorded the highest voter participation at 58%, followed…
Kotia: The spirit of democracy was vividly on display as citizens of Kotia participated with great enthusiasm in the ongoing State General Elections 2024 (SGE-2024). By 1 PM, more than 53 percent of voters had already cast their ballots across nine polling stations in Kotia Gram Panchayat. Highlighting the remarkable engagement of the electorate, CEO…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the commencement of Odisha’s first phase of voting for the General Elections 2024 on Monday, the state witnessed a swift response to allegations of election-related malpractices. Nikunja Bihari Dhal, CEO of Odisha, announced the suspension of two polling officials accused of allowing such malpractices in the polling booths in Kalahandi…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 15 lakh to the next of kin of Alekh Randhari, a government employee who tragically lost his life while on election duty. Randhari, a dedicated class-IV employee of a government school, met with a fatal accident near Swami Vivekananda…
Bhubaneswar: With the first phase of simultaneous elections in Odisha scheduled for tomorrow, Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi assured the public of comprehensive security measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and fair electoral process. In a press conference held today, DGP Sarangi outlined the preparedness of the police force, emphasizing the delivery…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s jibe over ‘forgetting’ the names of districts in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday night attacked PM Modi, accusing him of neglecting the Odia language, and ignoring the eminent personalities from the state while conferring the Bharat Ratna award. In a video message, CM Patnaik said the…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to meet the growing demand for travel during the summer season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the introduction of additional Summer Special Trains connecting various destinations across the country. These special train services aim to provide passengers with convenient and comfortable travel options while ensuring safety and reliability. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) is beaming with pride as one of its students has brought glory to the state by clinching a gold medal at the prestigious Indo-Nepal International Championship. Somesh Kumar Podh, a talented Class-X student from OAV Masaninmunda, Kesinga, Kalahandi, emerged victorious in the Under-16 Long Jump category at the championship…
