Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Political leaders across Odisha have strongly condemned the burning of a statue of former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik in Patnagarh area of Balangir district, calling it an insult to the state’s pride and identity. The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) was the first to condemn the incident, labeling the act a “heinous crime” that [...]

Bhubaneswar: In a strong push towards enhancing transparency and accountability in Urban Local Body (ULB) administration across the state, Usha Padhee , Principal Secretary Housing & Urban Development has issued a directive emphasizing punctuality and professional conduct among all ULB officials. Recognizing the commendable efforts of Executive Officers (EOs) in maintaining punctuality, Padhee has called [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday declared the names of newly elected presidents for 18 districts in Odisha. The announcement was made by party’s state election officer Pratap Keshari Deb. The newly elected district presidents are: Braja Kishor Pradhan (Angul), Sushant Kumar Mohapatra (Bargarh), Jagannath Swain (Bhadrak), Pradip Kumar Amat (Boudh), Romanch Ranjan [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today staged a massive protest condemning the burning of a statue of legendary leader and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik in Patnagarh, Bolangir. Over hundreds of BJD leaders and workers gathered near Bhubaneswar airport under another statue of the iconic leader to condemn the act. The BJD described the [...]

Bhubaneswar: Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday strongly condemned the burning of a statue of legendary freedom fighter and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik in Patnagarh, questioning the silence of the state government over the incident. The BJD said that the heinous and despicable act has deeply hurt the sentiments of the 4.5 crore [...]

Patnagarh: In a condemnable act, a statue of legendary leader and revered former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik was allegedly set ablaze by unidentified miscreants early this morning in Bolangir district. The shocking incident occurred at Block Chowk in Patnagarh Notified Area Council (NAC) of Bolangir district, as per reports. The police have launched an investigation [...]

Berhampur: In a major breakthrough, Berhampur Police arrested Sathish Kumar Mishra, alias Mouja Mishra, a wanted criminal in two murder cases and multiple other crimes. The operation was led by Inspector Smruti Prava, IIC of Gosaninugaon Police Station, with SI Gyanaranjan Behera, Sai Gaurab, ASI Ranjith Raula, OAPF Anand Sabar, OAPF Sanjeev Rao, and Constables [...]

Berhampur: The Berhampur Police has arrested a habitual cycle thief and recovered 40 stolen bicycles. The Baidhyanathpur Police nabbed 52-year-old P. Rajesh Patra, son of late P. Narahari Patra from Raja Sahi, Badabazar, and originally from Antaraba, Mohana, Gajapati district. Patra was caught during a routine patrol while attempting to steal a bicycle. Previously arrested [...]

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday extended heartfelt greetings to Odias across the globe on the occasion of Mahabishuba Sankranti and the traditional Odia New Year. Calling upon the people to strive for a brighter future, Majhi urged all Odias to work with dedication to take the glory of Odisha to greater heights [...]

New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of ‘Pana Sankranti’, also known as ‘Maha Vishuba Sankranti’, President Droupadi Murmu, on Monday, led the nation in extending warm greetings to the people of Odisha and Odia communities across the globe. Taking to the social media platform X, President Murmu wrote, “On the occasion of the holy Odia [...]