Odisha

Cuttack: In a fast paced development, the Jagatsinghpur police climes to have solved the murder mystery of nurse Niharika Patra. Jagatsinghpur SP today confirmed that the young nurse was killed by her lover and he is the sole accused in this case. Speaking to media, SP R Prakash said accused Kishore Kumar Anchal (27) alias [...]

Cuttack: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday laid foundation stone for Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science and Research Hospital at the Sri Sri University campus here. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the Government has recognized Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathy systems of medicine as viable complementing methods of healthcare since [...]

Bhubaneswar: In yet another sad news, a sub-adult female elephant “Gouri” died of suspected Herpes virus infection at Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP ) here in Odisha last night. Gouri was rescued from Athagarh Forest Division at the age of two months in 2012. Expressing grief over the death of elephant Gouri, Forest and Environment minister [...]

Berhampur: Do you have garbage at your home or locality that needs to be cleared? Not a problem! Don’t dump it anywhere and no need to run here and there for complaints. Just manage it sitting from your home. A new mobile app ‘Safa’ is coming soon to address the garbage problem in Berhampur. The [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for by-polls to the Bijepur Constituency. The elections for the seat will be held on the 21st October and the notification will be issued on 23rd September 2019. Speaking to the press in New Delhi, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora also announced election dates for [...]

Puri: The biggest ever beach cleanup drive in the world Mo Beach program has witnessed a massive participation and successfully concluded in Odisha’s Puri district with more than ten thousand people engaged to clean up the pristine Bay of Bengal. More than 150 kilometers of Beach will be cleaned up with the help of more [...]

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of International Day of Peace today, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has pledged to protect environment and work for a peaceful, prosperous and safe world. Taking to Twitter, the Odisha CM highlighted the challenges of climate change to world peace. He said, “Climate change poses a challenge to world peace as [...]

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to disposal of cases of rape and other sexual offences against children in a time-bound manner, the Odisha Government will set up 24 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) in the State.It has been informed by Odisha Law Minister Pratap Jena here today. He said that the FTSCs will work under an [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Minister for Social Security and Empowerment of PWDs (SSEPD) Ashok Chandra Panda today emphasized the need for setting up a Centre for Disability Sports in State Capital. Speaking at the Central Advisory Board Meeting on Disability in Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi convened by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the Odisha Minister also demanded [...]

Keonjhar: In an apparent move to enhanced implementation of 5-T on ground, the Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sudam Marndi made surprise visit to various offices of Keonjhar district and reviewed various schemes and projects. The Minister conducted surprise visits to Ghatogaon, Patna and Saharpada Tahasils and reviewed the implementation and progress of different Government [...]