Bhubaneswar: The prestigious ‘India Skills 2024’ competition concluded with a grand ceremony at Yashobhumi, New Delhi, marking Odisha’s remarkable performance. The national-level event, held across nine centers in various locations, saw Odisha leading the medal tally with an impressive haul. The ‘India Skills’ competition took place in four key locations—Bangalore, Manipal, Gandhinagar, and New Delhi….
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has released a traffic advisory ahead of Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik’s second roadshow in Bhubaneswar, scheduled for Monday. The roadshow is part of the Chief Minister’s campaign to seek votes for his party nominees. The event will commence at Punama Gate Flyover in Palaspalli…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reassured the public that no cyclone prediction has been made, urging people not to panic amidst circulating speculations. On Sunday, the IMD emphasized that any forecast regarding a cyclone would only be possible after the formation of a low-pressure area. “Till now no forecast has been made regarding…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha gears up for the 5th phase of simultaneous elections, DGP Arun Kumar Sarangi assured the public on Sunday of the State Police’s thorough preparations to facilitate a free and fair electoral process. Speaking at a press conference, DGP Sarangi highlighted the extensive security measures in place to ensure smooth and impartial elections…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s premier weightlifters Jyoshna Sabar and Priteesmita Bhoi have been selected to represent India at the World Youth Weightlifting Championship in Lima, Peru, from May 20 to 27. Jyoshna Sabar, a trainee at the Odisha Weightlifting High Performance Centre (HPC), has demonstrated exceptional consistency in her performances over the past few years. In January,…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued notices for the removal of 249 objectionable posts and videos. This action is part of a broader strategy to combat offensive content and misinformation, particularly during the election process. The offensive content flagged for removal includes 68 posts from Facebook, 144 from Instagram, and 37 from the X platform…
Bhubaneswar: The CID, Crime Branch of Odisha Police has issued an important advisory to protect citizens from falling prey to the alarming rise in online investment fraud cases. This move comes in response to the steep increase in fraudulent schemes promoted through online platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Rising Fraud Cases In recent months,…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar announced on Saturday that a low-pressure area is expected to form over the southwest Bay of Bengal around May 22. This weather system is likely to move northeastwards initially and develop into a depression over the central Bay of Bengal around May 24. “A low-pressure…
Bhubaneswar: The stage is set for the second phase of voting in the General and Assembly elections in Odisha, scheduled for May 20, 2024. Voters will cast their ballots in five Lok Sabha constituencies and 35 Assembly constituencies on Monday. A total of 40 candidates are contesting for the five Lok Sabha seats, while 265…
Bhubaneswar: The fervent campaigning for the second phase of elections for the Lok Sabha and State Assembly in Odisha will come to an end today. The elections, scheduled for Monday, will cover 35 State Assembly constituencies under five Lok Sabha constituencies: Bargarh, Sundargarh, Bolangir, Kandhamal, and Aska. With all preparations in their final stages, polling…
