Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has authorised elected representatives in the state to recommend the transfer of up to 15 primary and secondary school teachers within their respective constituencies, informed by a notification issued by the School and Mass Education(S&ME) Department on Tuesday. “Government after careful consideration have been pleased to give discretion to Hon’ble MPs/MLAs [...]

Baripada: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for developmental projects worth over Rs 420 crore in Mayurbhanj district. Addressing a program held at Bisoi Mini Stadium, the Chief Minister announced the plans to set up a +2 college at the Bisoi block headquarters to enhance education in the region. [...]

Bhubaneswar: As part of the preparations for the upcoming Rath Yatra, Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha Yogesh Bahadur Khurania on Monday held a high-level review meeting in the coastal town of Puri, focusing on security, crowd management, and traffic control. During the meeting, Khurania assigned specific tasks and offered guidance to senior police [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced a year-long celebration across the state to mark the 100th year of the invention of the ‘Ol Chiki’, the script used for writing the Santali language. The Chief Minister announced during his address at a special event held at Mahuldiha village in Rairangpur of Mayurbhanj [...]

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal President and Leader of Opposition in Assembly Naveen Patnaik has expressed his happiness as Odisha has emerged as the top-performing state in the country for industrial growth between FY2015 and FY2024. The state recorded an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% in its industrial gross state value added (GSVA), [...]

Berhampur: At least 22 persons, including 18 women, were arrested after a violent mob in Pati Sunapur village hurled petrol bombs and pelted stones at police personnel on duty during the ongoing “Jogamma” Yatra, injuring six officers and damaging vehicles in an attempt to disrupt the event. Those arrested perons include P. Kamamma (55), B. [...]

New Delhi: India’s most successful Test captain, Virat Kohli, has bid farewell to the whites, ending a red-ball career that will be remembered for generations to come. The 36-year-old modern-day maestro, who redefined Indian cricket’s approach to Test matches, signed off on Monday, leaving behind a staggering legacy built on 9230 runs, 123 Tests, and [...]

Cuttack: Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad was sworn in as a judge of the Orissa High Court on Monday. Chief Justice Harish Tandon administered the oath to Justice Shripad during a ceremony held at 10 am on the court premises. Justice Shripad was previously a Permanent Judge of the Karnataka High Court since January 7, 2020, [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha DGP YB Khurania visited Puri’s Jagannath Temple to assess security arrangements for the upcoming Snana Yatra and Rath Yatra. In a review meeting with senior police officials, including Additional DGPs and Puri SP, he focused on crowd management, traffic control, and law enforcement to ensure devotee safety. The DGP reviewed CCTV surveillance, rapid [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday urged the youths to come forward and join the Civil Defence organisation as volunteers. Sharing a video message on the social media platform X, the Chief Minister emphasised the collective responsibility of ensuring the safety and security of citizens’ lives and property. “The safety and security [...]