Bhubaneswar: In response to the prevailing heat wave conditions, the State government of Odisha has taken proactive measures by announcing morning classes for all students from Class I to XII, effective from April 2. The School and Mass Education department issued an advisory on Saturday, outlining the schedule for morning classes, which will commence from…
Bhubaneswar: In a surprising turn of events, Ollywood actor-turned-politician Akash Dasnayak has announced his resignation from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), marking another high-profile exit from the regional party. Dasnayak, a prominent face in Odisha’s entertainment industry and a former MLA from Korei, tendered his resignation letter to the BJD supremo, Naveen Patnaik, citing a…
Bhubaneswar: In a major setback for the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), General Secretary Priyadarshi Mishra has announced his departure from the party after a three-decade stint, marking a pivotal moment in Odisha’s political landscape. What’s more, Mishra wasted no time in joining the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) immediately after tendering his resignation from the BJD….
New Delhi: The Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2023-24 season concluded with Odisha FC emerging as the dominant force, as announced by the All India Football Federation. Odisha FC clinched the championship title, securing a prize of Rs 10 lakh for their stellar performance throughout the season. Additionally, the team bagged several individual awards, further solidifying…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory indicating the likelihood of hot and humid weather prevailing over several districts of Odisha for the next 4-5 days. In its evening bulletin, the IMD highlighted the prevailing dry conditions across major parts of the state coupled with high solar insolation, leading to a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s celebrated javelin thrower, Kishore Jena, gears up for his much-anticipated debut in the prestigious Diamond League. The 28-year-old athlete, fresh from a remarkable season in 2023, is poised to continue his stellar performance on the international stage. According to reports from PTI, Jena is set to mark his entry into the elite realm…
Bhubaneswar: To fortify the education sector in Odisha, the state government has taken a momentous step by agreeing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to implement the PM SHRI Schools scheme. The MoU is expected to be finalized before the commencement of the academic year 2024-25….
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Six-time Member of Parliament from Cuttack, Bhartruhari Mahtab, former Berhampur MP and actor Sidhant Mohapatra, along with acclaimed Santali writer Damayanti Beshra, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party’s headquarters in Delhi on Thursday. The induction ceremony was attended by BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, national…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move ahead of the upcoming General Elections 2024, Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President, Naveen Patnaik, unveiled the second list of candidates for the Lok Sabha seats on Wednesday. The announcement reflects the party’s strategic approach and readiness for the electoral battle. The newly revealed list includes prominent…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Odisha Assembly elections, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) released its inaugural list of candidates, marking the commencement of the electoral battle in the state. The announcement was made by BJD Supremo Naveen Patnaik, who unveiled the names of candidates beginning with Jagannath Saraka, slated to contest from Bisam Cuttack constituency. Here’s the…
