Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Amid the surge in cases of diarrhea in different parts of Odisha, the state Health and Family Welfare department minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday launched the statewide ‘Stop Diarrhea’ campaign to control the further spread of the disease. The Health Minister inaugurated the campaign at the Community Health Center at Bhuban in Dhenkanal district. [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has approved the construction of Athithi Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The Athithi Bhawan will be constructed at Unit-II, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar under the Outreach Programme, informed the General Administration and Public Grievance Department through an official order. The initiative aims to facilitate visitors from various districts to the state capital by addressing [...]

Berhampur: A shocking incident of alleged gang rape has been reported at Gopalpur beach in Odisha’s Ganjam district. A young woman was reportedly sexually assaulted by a group of individuals who allegedly tied up her male companion before committing the crime. The victim’s age remains unconfirmed, though sources suggest she is likely above 18 years [...]

Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education Department announced on Monday that schools across the state will reopen on June 20, instead of the previously scheduled date of June 18. In a letter issued by the State Project Management Unit (PM Poshan) to the State Nodal Officer (PM Poshan) and all District Education Officers, the department [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Police have prepared a fool-proof security strategy to ensure a smooth and hassle-free Rath Yatra festival, which is scheduled to begin on June 27, officials said. A high-level preparatory meeting, chaired by Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania, was held in this regard at the DGP’s Camp Office here on Sunday. [...]

Bhubaneswar: BJD President and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, has strongly criticised the BJP-led state government for its “casual” and “irresponsible” handling of the escalating diarrhoea outbreak that has already claimed 14 lives across several districts. Diarrhoea has pushed people’s lives into crisis, LoP Naveen said, expressing alarm over the scale [...]

Bhubaneswar: As the sun rises over Odisha, streets and courtyards come alive with the sounds of laughter, the rhythm of folk songs, and the swaying of girls on beautifully adorned wooden swings. With hands adorned in mehendi, feet painted with crimson alta, and hearts filled with joy, the state welcomes one of its most cherished [...]

Bhubaneswar: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NEET 2025 results, with 22,09,318 students appearing and 12,36,531 qualifying nationwide. Snehasis Das from DPS Kalinga has clinched the top spot in Odisha for the NEET 2025, securing an impressive 60th All India Rank. In Odisha, 59,238 candidates took the exam, and 31,673 qualified. Qualified candidates [...]

Bhubaneswar: An official of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in Odisha was arrested by the CBI for taking a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a chartered accountant for approving applications about two companies, an official said on Saturday. Anil Rath, Senior Social Security Assistant (SSSA), EPFO Regional Office, Berhampur, District Ganjam, was allegedly harassing [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, on Friday approved 17 industrial proposals worth Rs 3,878.86 crore, said the state government in an official statement. These investment projects, spanning a wide range of sectors including Plastics, Technical Textiles, Textiles & Apparel, ESDM, Food Processing, Power & [...]