Cuttack: Odisha Police Constable Anupama Swain was honoured on Monday by Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania for bringing international acclaim to the state with her stellar performance at the 9th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship held recently in Amman, Jordan. At a special felicitation ceremony held at the State Police Headquarters in Cuttack, DGP…
Puri: The 11th edition of the Puri Heritage Walk (PHW) was successfully held on Sunday, drawing together twenty heritage researchers from across Odisha. The walk, aimed at exploring the rich cultural and architectural legacy of Srikhetra, brought to light intricate traditions behind the making of Lord Jagannath’s chariots, as well as significant insights into temples and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance Department on Sunday caught Dhiman Chakma, IAS (2021 batch) and Sub-Collector of Dharamgarh in Kalahandi district, red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹10 lakh from a local businessman at his official residence. The bribe amount was reportedly part of a larger demand of ₹20 lakh, allegedly made by the Sub-Collector under threats…
Bhubaneswar: In a proud moment for Bhadrak, the district has been ranked first among all 30 districts of Odisha for its overall performance in revenue administration, earning the prestigious Certificate of Excellence during the state-level Revenue Officers’ Conference-cum-Workshop held at Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar. The two-day conference, organised for the first time…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has announced a ban on the sale of meat and liquor within a 2-kilometre radius of the revered Shri Jagannath Temple. The move is part of a larger plan to transform the holy city into a dedicated pilgrimage destination with a culturally cohesive identity. Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, while addressing the media on…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s COVID-19 tally has reached 49, with four fresh cases detected on Sunday, sparking renewed caution among health authorities. The rise in infections, though modest, has prompted officials to reiterate the need for public vigilance. Public Health Director Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, while briefing the media, stated that the bulk of recent cases have emerged from…
Bhubaneswar: The City will soon have a fully underground metro rail system, replacing the earlier proposal for an elevated corridor. Speaking to the media on Sunday, Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan confirmed the shift in approach, citing the need to preserve the aesthetic integrity of the city. “No new alignment has been finalised yet for the…
Bhubaneswar/Rourkela: In a thrilling finale at Rourkela’s iconic Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Bargarh FC edged past Bhubaneswar FC with a 3–2 victory to lift the first-ever CM Trophy Under‑15 Football Championship, marking a new chapter in Odisha’s grassroots sports development. The month-long tournament, launched on January 16, is the state’s first grassroots-level U-15 football championship,…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the first anniversary of his government, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today met with leading industrialists, MSME entrepreneurs, women business leaders, and start-up representatives to outline his government’s achievements and future roadmap for industrial growth in the state. Thanking the industry stakeholders for partnering in Odisha’s growth journey, CM Majhi underscored…
Subarnapur: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 56 development projects worth over ₹323 crore in Subarnapur district, signaling the government’s commitment to rapid, inclusive progress. At a public gathering, CM Majhi inaugurated 11 completed projects worth ₹80 crore and laid the foundation for 45 new ones…
