Supreme Court Stays Orissa High Court Order Nullifying Election of Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim

New Delhi: The Supreme Court intervened on Monday by staying the Orissa High Court’s order nullifying the 2019 election of Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim from the Cuttack-Barabati Assembly constituency in Odisha. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and K V Viswanathan, responded to the plea of senior advocate Dr. S Muralidhar, representing Moquim, who argued…

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Odisha SRC Releases Heat Wave Contingency Plan for General Elections 2024

Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the General Elections 2024, the Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has issued the Heat Wave Contingency Plan on Monday, urging all district collectors to implement mitigation, preparedness, and response measures to combat heat wave conditions. Special Relief Commissioner & Additional Chief Secretary to the Government, Satyabrata Sahu, IAS, addressed a letter…

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Odisha Gears Up for General Elections 2024: Deployment of Security Forces Discussed in High-Level Meeting

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha prepares for the upcoming General Elections 2024, top government officials of the state convened a crucial meeting today to strategize the deployment of security forces across the state. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, saw the participation of key figures including Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, Additional Chief Secretary of the…

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TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited Wins Best Innovation Project Award for Press Fit Fuse

Bhubaneswar: TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has been honored with the prestigious “Best Innovation Project” award in the Innovation Council 2023 for its groundbreaking development of the press fit fuse. In an announcement made through its official platform, TPSODL expressed its delight at receiving this esteemed recognition. The company’s innovative project, the press fit…

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Tiger Spotted in Odisha’s Sundergarh District After Two Decades

Bhubaneswar: Good news for wildlife enthusiasts, a tiger has been spotted in Odisha’s Sundergarh district after nearly two decades, according to Susanta Nanda, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) and Chief Wildlife Warden. The rare sighting was confirmed through camera traps, capturing the majestic animal in Sundergarh District. Nanda shared the news on his social…

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Odisha DGP Chairs High-Level Meeting on Police Preparedness for Upcoming Elections

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi led a crucial review meeting today to assess the state police’s readiness for the impending General and Assembly elections. The high-level gathering took place at the DGP’s Camp Office in Bhubaneswar and saw the participation of key police officials, including Director of Intelligence Soumendra Priyadarshi,…

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IMD Issues Forecast for Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in Odisha, Citizens Advised to Stay Alert

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive forecast predicting moderate thunderstorm activity with lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain in several districts of Odisha from Tuesday to Thursday. According to the mid-day bulletin released on Monday by the regional center of IMD, citizens are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary…

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Odisha Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell Suspends Operations During Election Period

Bhubaneswar: With the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the upcoming general elections, the Odisha Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell has ceased operations until the conclusion of the electoral process. An official announcement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Sunday confirmed the suspension of activities at the Grievance Cell given the MCC…

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Odisha FC Inches Closer to Indian Women’s League Glory with Win Over East Bengal FC

Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling match at the Kalinga Stadium, Odisha FC’s women’s team took a significant step towards clinching the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2023-24 title by defeating East Bengal FC 2-0 in a crucial penultimate round match on Sunday. The match remained goalless at halftime, but late goals secured a vital victory for Odisha…

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‘Son of Adam’ by Amartya and Swastik Wins Best Musical Film Award at FICIMAD

Bhubaneswar: Director-producer duo, Amartya Bhattacharyya and Swastik Choudhury, shines once again as their sixth venture, ‘Son of Adam,’ clinches the prestigious “Best Musical Film” award at the Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente de Madrid 2024 (FICIMAD 2024). The announcement was made on March 15th at La Filmoteca Española (Cine Doré) in Madrid, Spain. ‘Son of…

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