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…
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of polling in Odisha’s four Parliamentary constituencies saw an enthusiastic voter turnout, with approximately 53% of voters casting their ballots by 3 pm on Monday. In a press briefing, Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal revealed the turnout figures, indicating that Kalahandi constituency recorded the highest voter participation at 58%, followed…
Kotia: The spirit of democracy was vividly on display as citizens of Kotia participated with great enthusiasm in the ongoing State General Elections 2024 (SGE-2024). By 1 PM, more than 53 percent of voters had already cast their ballots across nine polling stations in Kotia Gram Panchayat. Highlighting the remarkable engagement of the electorate, CEO…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the commencement of Odisha’s first phase of voting for the General Elections 2024 on Monday, the state witnessed a swift response to allegations of election-related malpractices. Nikunja Bihari Dhal, CEO of Odisha, announced the suspension of two polling officials accused of allowing such malpractices in the polling booths in Kalahandi…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 15 lakh to the next of kin of Alekh Randhari, a government employee who tragically lost his life while on election duty. Randhari, a dedicated class-IV employee of a government school, met with a fatal accident near Swami Vivekananda…
Bhubaneswar: With the first phase of simultaneous elections in Odisha scheduled for tomorrow, Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi assured the public of comprehensive security measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and fair electoral process. In a press conference held today, DGP Sarangi outlined the preparedness of the police force, emphasizing the delivery…
