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Jaundice cases spark political row in Cuttack; MLA Sofia Firdous targets Mayor Subhash Singh

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- A political controversy has erupted in Cuttack after Barabati-Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous accused Mayor Subhash Chandra Singh of failing to address rising jaundice cases in the c... Read More


'Third Gender' option added to OPSC OCS 2025 form; application deadline extended

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- In a significant step towards inclusive recruitment, the Odisha government has introduced a 'Third Gender' category in the application form for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) ... Read More


Fresh low pressure likely Over Equatorial Indian Ocean; Odisha to see dry spell, rain from Feb 23

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- Weather systems over the Equatorial Indian Ocean continue to remain active, with a fresh upper air cyclonic circulation developing even as an existing low-pressure area persist... Read More


Misuse of NHRC name: Commission issues pan-India notices to States, UTs

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognizance of the alleged misuse of its name and logo by several Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) re... Read More


Taiwan devotee performs Odissi dance at Puri Srimandir's Singhadwar, draws applause

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- In a heartfelt expression of devotion, a woman from Taiwan performed Odissi dance in front of the Singhadwar of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, offering her recital to Lord... Read More


Low pressure persists over Equatorial Indian Ocean; Heavy rain alert for South India, thunderstorm likely in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- A low-pressure area over the Equatorial Indian Ocean and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal persisted over the same region at 8:30 AM IST on February 19. According to the latest... Read More


Cuttack Jagatpur blast: Mother and daughter die of burn injuries; child battles for life

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- Two persons succumbed to their injuries on Friday, a day after a powerful explosion rocked a house in the Jagatpur area of Cuttack district, raising fresh concerns over illegal... Read More


Odisha achieves 100% revenue village electrification: Energy Minister informs Assembly

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- The Odisha government informed the State Assembly that electrification has been completed in all revenue villages across the state. However, a fresh field survey is currently i... Read More


Odisha Vigilance conducts simultaneous raids on Forester in Kalahandi over disproportionate assets allegations

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- The Odisha Vigilance on Friday carried out simultaneous searches at three locations in Kalahandi district in connection with the alleged possession of disproportionate assets (... Read More


Odisha contractors stage protest in Bhubaneswar over 'irregular' tender policies, warn of indefinite agitation

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 20 -- The members of the Odisha Contractors' Association Joint Forum staged a large-scale protest in the PMG area of Bhubaneswar on Friday, alleging irregularities in the state gover... Read More