Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a big push to industrialisation in the State, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will chair the meeting of the High Level Clearance Authority today to discuss some of the biggest investment proposals in the state.

Puri: The district administration has started the process of eviction in the 75 meter vicinity of Shri Jagannath Temple. Initially the structures near to the Meghanadi Pacheri and Dakhina Dwara will be removed today. Large numbers of police forces have been deployed to avoid any untoward incident.

Bhubaneswar: On the auspicious occasion of Independence Day, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated the new Odisha Secretariat Building ‘Kharavel Bhavan’. Named after the great ruler Kharabela, the iconic building situated in the heart of the Capital city will usher in a new era of transformation and governance.

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has condoled the demise of renowned journalist and columnist Ranjit Guru, who passed away at the age of 61 here.

Bhubaneswar: The Central University of Orissa has been renamed as Central University of Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A civil supply officer in Malkangiri district was arrested today in vigilance case.

Sambalpur: The Hirakud Dam authorities have opened two more gates as the water level is increasing at the reservoir due to rains.

Bhubaneswar: Odia film actor Papu Pom Pom and controversy seems to be inseparable. This time the comedian has again landed in trouble over the controversial poster of his upcoming film Mr. Kanheya.

Bhubaneswar: Senior Journalist and the Editor of Sambad Editorial Page, Ranjit Guru passed away at the age of 61. He was undergoing treatment related to infections in a city hospital here since August 1. He was on ventilator. The sad demise of the great journalist has cast a pall of gloom in the journalist fraternity in the state.

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated Para Badminton Champion Pramod Bhagat on being nominated for the coveted Arjuna Award. In a tweet, the Chief Minister said, the success of the world’s number one para badminton champion will inspire the youth of the state.