Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The 63rd Foundation Day, the Odisha Construction Corporation Ltd. (OCCL) hosted alongwith a significant and interactive workshop on “Vision OCCL @ 2036 and Vision OCCL @ 2047” at the World Skill Centre in Bhubaneswar. The event, presided over by Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to Government and Chairperson of OCCL, marked a pivotal [...]

Berhampur: In a significant operation aimed at curbing criminal activities, Berhampur Police arrested 12 notorious anti-socials and seized 6 pistols, 12 rounds of live ammunition. The police also seized a sword, and an iron rod in coordinated raids across the Berhampur Police district. In a press briefing, IG , Southern Range Niti Shekar and Berhampur [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Yatri app launched by the state transport department has now provided good income to the drivers. In five months, more than 10,000 drivers have earned more than Rs 2 crores. Since there is no commission in this government cab system, more and more drivers are getting attracted to it. Crossing the 2 [...]

Cuttack: Pradeep Kumar Behera, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Tigiria Police Station, Cuttack, was apprehended by Odisha Vigilance today while accepting a bribe of Rs. 5,000. The bribe was demanded by the police official from a complainant in exchange for amicably resolving a dispute between two parties, both of whom had filed counter FIRs at the [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has appointed Sudhakar Burgi, a retired IAS officer and current member of the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), as the new Chairman of the OSSC. The decision follows the resignation of the former Chairman, Abhay, which was accepted with immediate effect. In an official notification issued by the General Administration and [...]

Bhubaneswar: A fresh case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Bhubaneswar, marking the city’s first reported case in the latest wave. The individual, who recently returned from Delhi, tested positive and has been placed in quarantine as a precautionary measure. Health officials are tracing contacts to contain potential spread, as per reports. Talking to media, [...]

Washington: Two Israeli Embassy staff were shot dead near the Jewish Museum in Washington, as confirmed by US Homeland Security. A male and a female employee of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot by an unknown assailant as they exited the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night (US time). “Two Israeli Embassy staff were [...]

Bhubaneswar: BJD President and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik extended his heartfelt congratulations to students who successfully passed the +2 Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational Examinations. The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) declared the results for the Plus 2 examinations 2025 across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational Education streams today. This [...]

Bhubaneswar: The State Election Commission has withdrawn the notification for the panchayat by-elections, announced just a day earlier, citing the early arrival of the monsoon. The decision was made to avoid disruptions in the polling process and inconvenience to voters due to anticipated heavy rainfall. The notification, issued on June 20, outlined by-elections for 1,043 [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) has declared the results for the Plus 2 examinations 2025 across Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational Education streams today. The announcement was made by School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond at the council’s office. This year’s overall pass percentage is an impressive 82.77%. Girls outshone boys, [...]