Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The first phase of Plus 2 cut-off marks for admission into various higher secondary schools in Arts, Commerce and Science streams has been released. Ravenshaw Higher Secondary School, Cuttack has topped the list in all streams with cut-off mark of 91.50 per cent in Science stream, 75.17 per cent in Arts and 77 per [...]

Bhubaneswar: Dinesh Kumar Rout, Sarapanch of Brundabahal GP under Golamunda Block in Kalahandi district, was intercepted by a team of Odisha Vigilance while he was carrying suspected ill-gotten cash of Rs 5.4 lakh. The Sarapanch was intercepted near Khaliakani while he was proceeding to Brundabahal from Golamunda in his vehicle. The suspected ill-gotten cash was [...]

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal President Naveen Patnaik has been unanimously elected as chairman of BJD Parliamentary Party. Naveen has chaired the meeting of BJD Parliamentary Party. The nine Rajya Sabha MPs unanimously elected Naveen Patnaik as Chairman of BJD Parliamentary Party. The BJD MPs have resolved to work under the guidance of Naveen Patnaik. Naveen [...]

Bhubaneswar: Senior advocate Pitambar Acharya has been appointed as the Advocate General of Odisha. An official notification has been issued by the Law Department in this regard. “In pursuance of Clause (I) of the Article 165 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Odisha is pleased to appoint Sri Pitambar Acharya , Senior Advocate, [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday extended warm greetings on the occasion of ‘Rasagola Divas’ and Niladri Bije, the last day of the annual 12-day long Rath Yatra festival at Puri. The holy siblings — Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra — return to their sanctum sanctorum inside the 12th century Jagannath [...]

Bhubaneswar: The shifting of ornaments and precious stones stored in the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the Jagannath Temple at Puri to the temporary strong room inside the temple was completed on Thursday. The 11-member team headed by retired justice Biswanath Rath, chairman of the inspection committee formed to supervise the opening of Ratna Bhandar, [...]

Bhubaneswar: The youth and student wings of Biju Janata Dal on Thursday staged a protest in front of Raj Bhavan demanding action against the Governor Raghubar Das’s son Lalit Kumar and his associates in connection with the assault of Assistant Section Officer Baikuntha Pradhan in Puri. Even though 11 days have passed since the incident, [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has been awarded as the Highest Procuring Organization at the GeM Conclave 2024. “A proud moment for Odisha Police… At the GeM Conclave 2024 Odisha Police has been accoladed as the Highest Procuring Organization on GeM since inception”, the State Police informed through its ‘X’ handle. A proud moment for Odisha Police [...]

Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra paid a surprise visit to the Ahar Kendra at Capital Hospital premises today. The minister bought a coupon and ate the food alongside the people. He engaged with diners, asking about the quality of the food and their overall experience at the food center. Dr. [...]

Bhubaneswar: IAS officer Arindam Dakua has been appointed as Private Secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Dakua is currently serving as the District Collector of Cuttack. Similarly, Jagatsinghpur Collector Anupam Shah has been appointed as Additional Secretary to the Chief Minister, according to a press release issued by the CMO.