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Odisha among 12 states warned of severe El Nino impact on Kharif crops

Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed officials to hold weekly strategy meetings to closely monitor ground realities, review reservoir levels, and track man... Read More


Institutional framework finalised for VB-G Ram G scheme roll-out in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- Following the state cabinet's structural policy approvals, the Odisha government formally issued the statutory notification to implement the VB-G Ram G scheme across all rural ... Read More


Rs 50,000 bribe to release mobile phones! Odisha Vigilance arrests ASI, Home Guard in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of police and a home guard were apprehended by OdishaVigilance officials on Wednesday over an alleged bribery case in Bhubaneswar. The accused... Read More


President Murmu to begin two-day Odisha visit; PM Modi to join on June 20

Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to arrive in Odisha on Friday afternoon for a high-profile, two-day official visit. The President will land at the Dandbose Airstrip at 3:... Read More


Odisha Vigilance arrests Puri forester for accepting Rs 25,000 bribe, raids on

Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- A forester stationed in Odisha's Puri was arrested by Odisha Vigilance officials on Thursday while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 25,000 from a tractor owner. The accused ... Read More


OJEE-2026: Registration link activated as Board announces complete three-round counselling calendar

Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB) released the schedule for the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Counselling 2026. Qualified candidates can now participat... Read More


Odisha and Singapore finalise strategic investment mechanism with eight MoUs

Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- Bilateral partnership between Odisha and Singapore is set to be further strengthened following the state's decision to establish a structured mechanism dedicated to implementin... Read More


Sital Sasthi 2026: Bhubaneswar gears up for Lord Lingaraj and Goddess Gouri's wedding with grand cultural showcase

Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- Elaborate arrangements have been made to celebrate the Sital Sasthi festival of Lord Lingaraj with grand cultural celebrations in Bhubaneswar. The organising committee announc... Read More


Sital Sasthi 2026: Divine marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati to be solemnised tonight with Vedic rituals

Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- Divine wedding ceremony of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, marking the most anticipated moment of Sambalpur's annual Sital Sasthi festival, is scheduled to take place tonight, ... Read More


Woman Judge alleges dowry harassment; husband arrested in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, June 16 -- Bhubaneswar Mahila Police Station registered a case and arrested the husband of a woman Judge on Monday, following allegations of severe dowry harassment. Officials apprehende... Read More