Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has reconstituted the committee to study various aspects for the setting up of permanent bench of High Court in western and southern regions of the state

NEW DELHI: Former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid has been replaced as head coach of India A and U-19 sides. Former Saurashtra captain Sitanshu Kotak and ex-India seamer Paras Mhambrey have replaced Dravid as head coaches of India A and U-19 sides respectively following a reshuffle in the support staff for juniors, reports stated. Recently, Dravid [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today conferred Biju Patnaik Sports, Bravery & Social Service awards at a special function held in Jaydev Bhawan here. The prestigious Biju Patnaik Sports Award was conferred to World Champion in Para Badminton Pramod Bhagat, Angul’s little girl Shrimati Bhadra was conferred with the Biju Patnaik Bravery Award. She [...]

Bhubaneswar: The third round of spot counselling for both registered and merit list candidates will be conducted tomorrow by the Board of Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE). The spot counselling will be held at the JEE Cell, Gandamunda, Bhubaneswar on Aug 30, according to a notification issued by the board. The counselling will be for [...]

Puri: With the transformation process of Puri into a World Heritage City going on in full speed, the government of Odisha has assured that the cultural heritage of Puri and all the associated institutions will be preserved and given a new look. This comes after questions were raised on the preservation of the age old heritage amidst the demolition process going on.

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s conjoined twins – Jaga and Kalia – who were separated after a surgery two years ago would be shifted to SCB Medical College Hospital, Cuttack on September 7 from AIIMS, New Delhi. This has been informed by Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das on Thursday.

Puri: The demolition process of the Puri Emar Matha began early Thursday amidst tight security and supervision of District Collector Balwant Singh who is on the spot and looking after all the operations. Other officials of the district administration are also present at the site. Workers have started removing the structure from the top most [...]

Sambalpur: The Hirakud dam authorities on Thursday closed three sluice gates here due to decrease in water level of the reservoir. Currently, the floodwater is being released through four gates, sources said.

Sambalpur: Sambalpur Railway Station has been declared as a No Plastic Zone from 28th August, 2019. This has become the second Plastic Free Railway Station in the country after Tirupati Railway Station. On this occasion, a pledge taking was organised at Sambalpur Railway Station, on Wednesday where Staff and Officers of Sambalpur Railway Division led [...]

Bhubaneswar: In a welcome news for the State Government employees and pensioners ahead of festive season, they will get salary and pension earlier for the month of August. The Odisha Government has decided to release salaries for its employees and pension for the retired employees on August 31 in view of the consecutive holidays on [...]