Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government and Meta have collaborated to launch a unified WhatsApp chatbot that will offer all public services to more than 45 million people in the State. Through this chatbot, citizens will be able to access vital government services like Obtaining Birth and Income Certificates, applying for Driving and Fertilizer Licenses, and Accessing [...]

Puri (Odisha): To promote ‘Jan Aushadhi Diwas’, international sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik on Thursday worked for six hours to create a sand sculpture, spreading awareness among the people about the importance of Jan Aushadhi centres across the country. The ‘Jan Aushadhi Diwas’ is celebrated on March 7 to raise awareness about the welfare scheme called [...]

Bhubaneswar: Following the recent controversy over the alleged suicide of female Nepali student and mistreatment of other students from the Himalayan country by the KIIT University authorities in Bhubaneswar, the Odisha Higher Education department on Thursday announced about launching of a dedicated International Student Facilitation Cell to address issues concerning foreign students studying in various [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Crime Branch of Odisha Police has arrested a woman cybercriminal from Delhi in connection with investment fraud worth Rs 87 lakh, a senior police officer said on Thursday. The accused lady identified as Vandana Bawa is a resident of South Delhi. She was arrested on Tuesday and is being brought on transit remand [...]

Bhubaneswar: For the first time in nearly 25 years, the Chief Minister’s official residence in Bhubaneswar has a new occupant. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi moved into the CM residence on Thursday after performing the traditional ‘Gruha Pravesh’ rituals along with his family. The auspicious housewarming ceremony was conducted with great reverence, with 11 [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance on Thursday launched simultaneous house searches linked with Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, Deputy Commissioner, STA (State Transport Authority), Cuttack due to the allegation of possession of disproportionate assets. The simultaneous house searches are being conducted by the Vigilance sleuths led by 2 Addl SsP, 13 DSsP, 12 Inspectors, 25 ASIs, and other supporting [...]

Bhubaneswar: A local court in Odisha’s Keonjhar district on Wednesday sentenced a person to undergo 20 years rigorous imprisonment (RI) for sexually abusing a minor girl in 2022. The convict was identified as Jagannath Munda alias Kunu, a resident of Sadar Police station area in Keonjhar district. The court has also asked the convict Kunu [...]

Bhubaneswar: BJD President and Leader of Opposition in Assembly Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the BJP-led state government accusing it of trying to erase the legacy of legendary leader Biju Patnaik. Addressing the BJD members on the occasion of birth anniversary of Biju Patnaik, Naveen said that the BJP government is [...]

Bhubaneswar: BJD President and Leader of Opposition in Assembly Naveen Patnaik paid humble tributes to legendary mass leader and former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik on his birth anniversary. On the occasion, the BJD President remembered the contributions made by Biju Patnaik for the development of Odisha. On his ‘X’ handle, Naveen said that Biju [...]

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to former Odisha Chief Minister Bijayananda Patnaik, fondly known as Biju Babu, on his 109th birth anniversary. Acknowledging his contributions, the Prime Minister wrote on X, “Remembering Biju Babu on his birth anniversary. We fondly recall his contribution towards Odisha’s development and empowering people. He was [...]