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Heat intensifies in Odisha as Jharsuguda records day temperature at 40.8degC

Bhubaneswar, March 12 -- Heat conditions intensified across Odisha on Thursday as the maximum (day) temperatures continued to rise in several parts of the State, with Jharsuguda emerging as the hottes... Read More


Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha: Speculation rises over BJD MLA Subasini Jena's vote

Bhubaneswar, March 12 -- Political speculation intensified in Odisha on Thursday over whom the Basta Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Subasini Jena will vote for, following the recent political move by her h... Read More


Major IAS reshuffle in Odisha: Several 2022-batch officers assigned new responsibilities

Bhubaneswar, March 12 -- The Government of Odisha carried out a major reshuffle at the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) level on Thursday, transferring and appointing several officers to new positi... Read More


LPG shortage triggers concern in hotel industry in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- A growing LPG shortage in Puri district has created a worrying situation for the hospitality sector, with several hotels beginning preparations to switch to traditional firewo... Read More


Petrol pumps and jewellery shops manipulate weight in Odisha!

Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- Cases of cheating through faulty measurements at petrol pumps and jewellery shops have come to light in Odisha, prompting authorities to impose penalties and tighten monitorin... Read More


Odisha to get rice ATMs in four more districts: Minister in Assembly

Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- The Odisha government is planning to open rice ATMs in four more districts of the State to strengthen the public distribution system (PDS) and ensure easier access to food gra... Read More


Will Bhubaneswar lift ban on wood-fired and coal stoves?

Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to remove the restrictions on the use of wood and coal stoves that were earlier imposed to control air pollution in the Capital ... Read More


8th Pay Commission: Odisha Govt seeks feedback on recommendations

Bhubaneswar, March 9 -- The Odisha government initiated consultations on Monday regarding the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission recommendations. The state Finance Department sought opinions fro... Read More


Hundreds of key posts lying vacant in Odisha's Lok Seva Bhawan

Bhubaneswar, March 9 -- A significant number of administrative posts are lying vacant in Odisha's Lok Seva Bhawan, the state secretariat, raising concerns over the functioning of government department... Read More


In a first, Olive Ridley turtle lays eggs in Odisha's Blue Flag beach

Bhubaneswar, March 8 -- In a rare and encouraging development for marine conservation, an Olive Ridley sea turtle laid eggs for the first time at the Blue Flag beach in Puri, official sources said on ... Read More