Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has released the final gradation list for Tax & Fee Collectors (T&FC), Revenue Inspectors (RI), and Revenue Officers (RO) under the Odisha Municipal Finance Service (OMFS) Cadre. This was informed by Arindam Dakua, Director of Municipal Administration, Housing & Urban Development Department. Dakua wrote a letter to the Commissioners of BMC, [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Cyber Wing of the Odisha Crime Branch has apprehended key accused Nikhil Jaiswal, a 23-year-old resident of Kolkata, in connection with a massive online stock fraud case that swindled Rs 2.36 crore. The case came to light following a complaint lodged on October 4, 2023, by a 50-year-old resident of Purighat, Cuttack. The [...]

Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education Department has directed District Education Officers (DEOs) to take immediate and stringent action against schools defying the state’s order to close from April 22, 2025, due to the ongoing heatwave. Despite the government’s directive to shut all government, aided, and private schools as a precaution against extreme temperatures, some [...]

Berhampur: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday visited the revered Maa Taratarini Temple, a prominent hilltop shrine in Ganjam district. The Chief Minister offered his offer prayers and took blessings of the deity. The temple, one of the major Shakti Pithas in the country, holds immense spiritual significance for devotees. During his visit, [...]

Bhubaneswar: IndiGo will operate direct flights between Bhubaneswar and Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE from June this year. This was announced by Odisha Chief Minister’s Office. From Temple City to Global Gateway! Thanks to Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi for steering this landmark aviation push. From June 2025, #Bhubaneswar will take flight to Abu [...]

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik called for greater awareness about Thalassaemia, a genetic blood disorder affecting millions globally. On the occasion of World Thalassaemia Day, the BJD supremo has urged to create a supportive environment for those living with Thalassaemia. “Thalassaemia is genetic blood disorder [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday instructed that officers above Superintendent of Police rank should be assigned the task of investigating sensitive cases related to mob lynching, terrorism and organised crimes. Majhi issued the directions during a high-level review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan here to assess the effective implementation of [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, on Wednesday, approved several key proposals, including the “Mukhya Mantri Sadak Yojana- Disaster Resilient Roads” with an outlay of Rs 1,000 crore, aiming to build resilient road infrastructure in areas affected most during disasters in the state. During a meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here, [...]

Puri : In a landmark development for Odisha, the upcoming Puri Airport has received official approval from the Government of India as a Greenfield Airport. This significant milestone marks a major step forward in enhancing air connectivity and unlocking new economic and tourism potential for the holy city of Puri. Principal Secretary Usha Padhee today [...]

Berhampur: Berhampur Police have arrested five persons for illegal betting on IPL matches, with four apprehended by Town Police Station and one by Baidyanathpur Police Station. The arrests were made following intelligence inputs about online gambling activities linked to the recent Gujarat Titans vs. Mumbai Indians match. The arrested persons are Brundaban Panigrahy (42), Laxminrusingha [...]