Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2024 schedule has been officially released, announced on Wednesday, marking a crucial milestone for aspiring candidates. According to the notification, the OJEE 2024 examinations will be conducted from May 6, 2024, to May 10, 2024. The exams will be administered through Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across three…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Warning for several districts of Odisha, signaling the likelihood of intensified heat wave conditions until April 28. The warning spans across 29 districts of the state, with predictions indicating a significant rise in maximum temperatures by 4-6°C over the next 4 to 5 days. Below…
Bhubaneswar: The wildfire that initially broke out in the Godibari forest has now spread to more areas in the Chandaka forest, posing a significant threat to the rich biodiversity of the region. The flames reached the Jhumuka forest area, intensifying concerns among forest officials and nearby residents. A forest team has been deployed to monitor…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC orchestrated a spectacular comeback after conceding an early goal to clinch a thrilling 2-1 victory against Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) in the first leg of their semifinal clash in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season. The electrifying encounter unfolded at the Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday night, setting the stage for…
Bhubaneswar: In a move towards enhancing accessibility to healthcare services, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar has inaugurated a pioneering Low Vision Clinic catering to patients with severe visual impairments. Established through a collaboration between AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Dr RP Centre at AIIMS Delhi, and Cristoffel Blinden Mission (CBM) Germany, the clinic…
New Delhi: In response to the growing demands from passengers seeking to travel to various destinations across the country during the summer season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of several Special Trains. These special services aim to alleviate the rush in regular trains and facilitate hassle-free travel for commuters. The Special…
Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially released its roster of 40 star campaigners for the upcoming simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha. The star-studded list features some of the most prominent leaders of the BJP, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has raised concerns over the inadequate supply of anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs from the Central TB Division of the Government of India, impacting the implementation of the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) in the state. In a letter addressed to Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, State Health Minister Niranjan Pujari highlighted the critical…
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu bestowed the Padma Shri award upon Binod Kumar Pasayat and Guru Gopinath Swain from Odisha for their exemplary contributions in the field of Art during the Civil Investiture Ceremony held in New Delhi on Monday. The ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, witnessed the President presenting a total of 3 Padma Vibhushan,…
Bhubaneswar: In response to escalating forest fire incidents in sensitive wildlife areas of Odisha, the state government has taken proactive measures by deploying Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams across seven strategic locations. Despite earlier efforts by forest personnel and fire services to contain the blaze, the forest fires persisted, prompting the government to…
