Bhubaneswar: The regional center of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar has issued heatwave warnings alongside a yellow alert for rain and thundershowers across several districts of Odisha for the upcoming week. While light to moderate rain and thundershowers are anticipated in parts of South Odisha, dry weather is expected to prevail in other…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards bolstering voter turnout and ensuring voter convenience, the Odisha government unveiled the ‘Mo Booth Aap’ on Wednesday. The launch ceremony, presided over by State Chief Electoral Officer Nikunj Dhal, marked a pivotal moment in empowering voters with accessible and pertinent information. Developed by the Khurda district administration, the ‘Mo…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal has issued a stern appeal to voters, urging them to protect their privacy by refraining from sharing Aadhaar details and mobile phone numbers with political parties or candidates. In a release issued on Tuesday, CEO Dhal expressed concern over reports of contesting candidates and political parties collecting…
Bhubaneswar: As excitement mounts, 64 skilled individuals from Odisha are eagerly preparing to showcase their talents on the national stage at the prestigious “India Skills 2023-24” championship. This highly anticipated 3-day event will bring together over 1500 participants from across India, all vying for recognition and promising career opportunities. Scheduled to commence on May 15th…
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of twin elections in Odisha concluded peacefully on May 13, with electronic voting machines (EVMs) securely stored in strong rooms under robust security measures. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal assured the public of stringent safeguards in place to protect the integrity of the electoral process. Speaking at a press…
Bhubaneswar: Jitendra Haripal, the acclaimed Odia folksinger best known for his iconic rendition of the popular song ‘Rangabati’, has been hospitalized in Odisha’s Sambalpur after complaining of acute pain in his body. Haripal was admitted to a private hospital late on Monday night, where he is currently under the care of a team of doctors….
Bhubaneswar: Anticipation and excitement grip Bhubaneswar as preparations are underway for a grand roadshow led by Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik. Scheduled to take place today, the roadshow promises to be a vibrant display of political enthusiasm and support. Commencing from Ganganagar Chhak, the roadshow will traverse through key…
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of polling in Odisha concluded on Monday with robust voter participation across 28 assembly seats, including key Lok Sabha constituencies of Kalahandi, Koraput, Nabarangpur, and Berhampur. Providing an update on the electoral exercise, Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, announced a voter turnout of 73.97%, signaling a significant…
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…
