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Shaktikanta Das appointed as Principal Secretary-2 to PM

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- Former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as the Principal Secretary-2 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions ... Read More


Odisha aims to position itself as global tourist destination with 'Odisha Travel Bazar' commencing Feb 24

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- In order to showcase Odisha as a prime tourist destination globally, the State Government will organise the sixth edition of 'Odisha Travel Bazar 2025'. Going to be held in ass... Read More


KIIT row: Odisha CM dials Nepal Foreign Minister, assures to restore normalcy

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today assured Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba that stringent action will be taken against the culprits in the alleged harassment of Nep... Read More


Champions Trophy: Major blunder as India's national anthem played ahead of Aus-Eng game

Lahore, Feb. 22 -- In a major blunder ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy match between Australia and England at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was pla... Read More


Ind vs Pak, Champions Trophy: All you need to know ahead of mega clash

New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the much-anticipated clash of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Rohit Sharma-led India started their ... Read More


Tunnel collapses in Telangana, seven workers feared trapped

Hyderabad, Feb. 22 -- Seven workers are feared trapped after a portion of an under-construction tunnel as part of Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) collapsed in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district on Sat... Read More


Odisha: PEO, brother arrested for embezzling Govt funds

Nuapada, Feb. 22 -- On charges of misappropriating Government funds of Rs.7,20,981, a Panchayat Executive Officer and brother were held today. The Odisha Vigilance arrested Satybrata Baral, PEO of Gh... Read More


KIIT student suicide: Odisha Govt to take action based on high-level panel report

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- In ongoing investigation into a Nepali student suicide at the KIIT University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Government will take action based on the report submitted by the high-level... Read More


Odissi doyen Padma Shri Guru Mayadhara Rout no more

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 22 -- Legendary Odissi dancer Padma Shri Guru Mayadhara Rout passed away this morning. He was 95. Family members said Rout breathed his last at around 11 am at his residence in New ... Read More


Petrol prices in India among lowest in the world: Union Minister Puri

New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- Petroleum prices in India are among the lowest in the world, said Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Addressing a press conference in Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh, he said... Read More