Berhampur: Continuing his political legacy, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik filed his nomination papers today for the Hinjili Assembly constituency in Ganjam district. This marks the sixth consecutive time that Naveen is contesting from the Hinjili constituency, a stronghold of the BJD. Amidst a sea of supporters and well-wishers,…
Bhubaneswar: To curb the proliferation of fake doctors, the Odisha government has established a District Level Anti-Quackery Cell. This decision comes in response to an order from the High Court and underscores the state’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens. The decision to set up the Anti-Quackery Cell was made during…
Bhubaneswar: With the onset of the peak summer season, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, is emphasizing the importance of efficient electricity usage to tackle the surge in power demand. As temperatures rise, the demand for electricity surges, leading to various challenges such as…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Health & Family Welfare Minister, Niranjan Pujari, has raised concerns over the delay in the supply of 1.5 crore insecticidal nets (LLIN) to the state, urging Union Health & Family Welfare Minister Mansukh L Mandaviya to expedite the process. In a letter addressed to Mandaviya on Monday, Pujari highlighted the importance of the…
Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the notification for the third phase of elections in Odisha, scheduled to take place on May 25. This phase will witness elections in Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Puri, and Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha constituencies, along with 42 Assembly seats falling under them. The nomination process for the…
Bhubaneswar: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) unveiled its list of candidates on Sunday. The grand old party named contenders for two Lok Sabha seats and eight Assembly constituencies, aiming to bolster its presence in the state. For the Lok Sabha elections, Nagendra Pradhan has been nominated to contest from the Sambalpur constituency, while Suresh…
Bhubaneswar: In the bustling city of Bhubaneswar, where tattoo parlours are a common sight, a new wave of artistic expression is emerging, led by three talented women tattoo artists. Baishali Pradhan, Priyanka Sahu, and Arpita Mohanty are breaking stereotypes and carving their names into the vibrant tapestry of the tattoo art scene in the city….
Bhubaneswar: During an interview with a national news channel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi voiced his concerns regarding the state of Odisha’s pride and language, emphasizing that they are under threat. Addressing the issue, he stated, “Odia language and Odisha’s asmita (pride) are under threat. I don’t think Odisha people will tolerate it for long.” When…
Bhubaneswar: A group of 24 meritorious students from the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar arrived back in the state after completing a rewarding 6-month Paid Internship Program in Singapore. The ‘Student Internship Program’ is a flagship initiative of the World Skill Center aimed at providing students from the ‘School of Engineering’ and ‘School of…
Bhubaneswar: Residents of Odisha are bracing themselves for a scorching heat wave as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts severe heat-wave conditions to prevail over parts of the state for the next four days. Speaking at a press conference in Bhubaneswar, IMD scientist Umashankar Dash warned that dry winds in the atmosphere are likely to…
