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Odisha Governor appoints Biraja Shankar Mishra as OHRC Member

India, Aug. 18 -- In a key appointment, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has appointed advocate Biraja Shankar Mishra as a Member of the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC). According to a not... Read More


Odisha launches overseas scholarship scheme for SC, ST students to study at top QS-ranked universities

India, Aug. 18 -- The Odisha Government has introduced a new scholarship scheme to support Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students pursuing postgraduate and Ph.D. programmes at top-rank... Read More


Malkangiri Revenue Inspector arrested by Odisha Vigilance while accepting Rs 8,000 bribe

India, Aug. 18 -- Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday apprehended a Revenue Inspector (RI) of Jharapali Circle under Malkangiri Tahasil while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 8,000 from an applicant for faci... Read More


Odisha CM announces Rs 1,000 crore relief package for flood victims

India, Aug. 18 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced a Rs 1,000 crore relief package for people affected by the floods in the state. The announcement came after the Chief M... Read More


Bhograi BDO cooks and serves food to flood victims in Odisha's Baleshwar

India, Aug. 18 -- In a heartwarming gesture during the ongoing flood situation in Bhograi block of Odisha's Baleshwar district, the Block Development Officer (BDO) cooked and served food to flood-affe... Read More


3 critical as Daringbadi-Bhubaneswar bus overturns on Nayagarh bypass

India, Aug. 18 -- At least three people were seriously injured after a private passenger bus overturned on the Nayagarh bypass in Odisha early Tuesday morning. The bus was travelling from Daringbadi ... Read More


Heavy rain forces closure of schools in Odisha's Sundargarh

India, Aug. 18 -- All schools in Odisha's Sundargarh were closed today as heavy rainfall has been lashing the district since Monday evening. The India Meteorological Department has issued a weather w... Read More


Odisha man kills wife over infidelity suspicion; held

India, Aug. 17 -- A man allegedly killed his wife after suspecting her of infidelity in Odisha's Anugola district. The incident took place at Tirabi village of Batisuan panchayat under Pallahara poli... Read More


Jajpur: 12-year-old dies after being swept away by floodwaters; second flood-related death this year

India, Aug. 17 -- In the second flood-related death in Jajpur district this year, a 12-year-old boy died after being swept away by floodwaters in the district on Sunday. The deceased has been identif... Read More


Odisha floods: Classes to remain suspended in Jajpur on Aug 18

India, Aug. 17 -- Classes in all schools in Odisha's Jajpur district will remain suspended on August 18 (Tuesday) in view of the prevailing flood situation and severe waterlogging. Jajpur Collector a... Read More