Bhubaneswar:15/5/23: Newly elected Jharsuguda MLA Deepali Das took oath today as a  legislator in the State Assembly. Deputy Speaker Rajnikant Singh administered oath to Deepali in the assembly on Monday. She was accompanied by her mother and brother. Minister Pramila Mallick and Rita Sahu were also present along with MLA Pranab Balbantarai. After taking oath, she said “I will serve ...

Bhubaneswar:14/5/23: A team of doctors has proceeded to Nabarangpur district to provide better healthcare to the people of remote areas under Mukhya Mantri Bayu Swasthy Seva Yojana. This has been informed by the State Health and Family Welfare Department. “Continuing the best efforts under Mukhya Mantri Bayu Swasthy Seva Yojana to provide better healthcare to the people of remote areas, ...

Bhubaneswar:14/5/23: The maximum day temperature soared to 40 °C or above at as many as 14 places in Odisha, informed the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre on Sunday. As per the latest IMD bulletin, Jharsuguda recorded the highest maximum day temperature of 43.8 °C followed by Bolangir at 42.2 °C, and Titilagarh at 42 °C, today. Besides, the maximum day temperature at Sundargarh was recorded at 41.8 °C, followed by Talcher at ...

Bhubaneswar:13/5/23:The Culture Working Group (CWG) under India’s G20 Presidency will highlight  ‘Culture Unites All’ in  campaign mode to bring out  India’s unwavering belief in multilateralism based on peaceful coexistence among diverse cultures and communities. Under the ‘Culture Unites All’ campaign to be held at the second Culture Working Group meet in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha from May 14 – 17, 2023  Padma Shri ...

Puri:12/5/23: Ahead of the world-famous Rath Yatra this year, the most-awaited ritual of the Chaka Dera was conducted amid the chants of Jai Jagannath and Hari Bola in presence of servitors on Bada Danda. As per tradition, the Chaka-Akha Dera ritual which means the fixing of two wheels and an axle of each chariot of Lord Balabhadra, Jagannath, and Devi ...

Gajapati :10/5/23: On the instruction of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Secretary to CM (5T), VK Pandian on Wednesday reviewed the Chheligada irrigation project work in Gajapati district. On the second day of his visit to the district, the 5T Secretary visited the Chheligada irrigation project and held discussions with the concerned officials and villagers regarding this major project. He asked ...

Bhubaneswar: A total 68.12 per cent of the 2.21 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 5 pm on Wednesday in the Jharsuguda assembly seat by-election in Odisha which was held peacefully, state chief electoral officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal said. The polling percentage is, however, set to increase as about 3500 voters were seen waiting in the queues in  some urban ...

Dhamra, 09/05/2023: World Red Cross Day was observed by the Junior Red Cross Wing with delight in Adani Dav Public School. A floral tribute was done to respect Henry Dunant for his noble service towards mankind. Mr. Aruna Kumar Lenka shared his views about the aims and objectives of the day. One awareness programme regarding heat wave, traffic rules, ecological balance, ...

Bhubaneswar8/5/23:: With the high voltage campaign for the by-poll to Jharsuguda Assembly segment ending today, the State Election Commission has expedited all arrangements for the smooth polling on May 10. At press meet, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Nikunja Bihari Dhal informed regarding the preparedness. Polling Parties, EVMs, Election materials, Security arrangements are in place as poll is going to ...

Bhubaneswar:6/5/23: As part of the 5T High School Transformation programme, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today dedicates another 323 transformed High Schools in districts of the state. Today, on the fifth day of the third phase of the 5T High School Transformation programme, a total of 323 transformed high schools were dedicated which includes 62 high schools in Khurda district, ...