Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who also oversees the portfolios of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, chaired a crucial review meeting to address the recovery of pending electricity duties from industrial units. The review focused on arrears accumulated from industrial units’ self-generation and consumption of electricity. Officials provided a detailed…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has postponed the Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2023, originally scheduled for October 27, 2024, due to the impending severe cyclonic storm Dana. In an official notification, OPSC authorities announced the decision as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of candidates, exam staff, and all others involved in…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik declared a significant 25% hike in the remuneration of outsourcing employees engaged across various government departments through service provider agencies. The announcement comes after a meeting between the outsourcing employees and 5T Chairman Kartik Pandian, where concerns and issues were discussed. In addition to the remuneration increase, the State Government…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sandhu, announced the dates for the upcoming assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir in a press conference today. While the schedule for the assembly polls in Maharashtra and Jharkhand is expected to be released later, the Election Commission…
Chennai: The current IPL champion Chennai Super Kings faces a major setback as star batsman Devon Conway is set to miss a significant part of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to a left thumb injury. The news comes just weeks before the defending champions kick off their title defense on March 22.
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…
Paris: Lovlina Borgohain lost to Chinese top seed Li Qian in the women’s 75kg quarterfinal, ending India’s boxing campaign at the Paris Olympics, here on Sunday. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist suffered a 1-4 loss in a split decision against Qian at the North Paris Arena on Sunday. After Nikhat Zareen’s elimination, Lovlina was the favourite…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Friday convened its 30th meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the conference hall of Lok Seva Bhawan, approving several significant proposals spanning nine key departments. Briefing the media after the meeting, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja informed that a total of 12 proposals were tabled for…
Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited Park Utsav, part of the Ekamra Utsav organized by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), began today with energy and enthusiasm across five city parks. As a key event celebrating Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025, the Utsav focuses on promoting health and cultural engagement, drawing residents and visitors alike. At Forest Park, the day…
Bhubaneswar: In response to reports of Nipah virus infections in neighbouring West Bengal, the Odisha government has activated heightened surveillance and preparedness measures across the state, even as health authorities confirmed that no suspected case has been detected in Odisha so far. A high-level review meeting was convened on Friday under the chairmanship of Health…
