Serial bicycle thief arrested, 40 cycles recovered | Bhubaneswar News
Berhampur: Police on Monday arrested a 52-year-old man accused of stealing bicycles from various crowded places in the city. The accused was identified as P Rajesh Patra of Raja Sahi in the Bada Bazar area and now staying at Atnaraba in Gajapati district, police said. According to Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M, Patra was found to be a habitual offender More...
Chief secy seeks enhanced protection for Olive Ridley hatchlings | Bhubaneswar News
Berhampur: Chief secretary Manoj Kumar Ahuja has directed forest officials to strengthen surveillance measures for protecting Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings during the upcoming second phase of mass hatching More...
CM Majhi announces Rs 215cr for development of Maa Tarini temple | Bhubaneswar News
Keonjhar: Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that a comprehensive development plan worth Rs 215 crore has been made for Maa Tarini temple at Ghatagaon in Keonjhar district. Majhi made the announcement during More...
Odisha to acquire advanced equipment for high-rise firefighting | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: In a first for Odisha, the state fire and emergency service will procure advanced turntable ladders and articulated water towers to strengthen its firefighting capabilities in high-rises. More...
State to begin NEP-based UG admissions with flexible course options | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: The higher education department on Monday announced that undergraduate (UG) admissions for the 2024-25 academic session will be implemented based on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which will More...
Pradhan pays tribute to Ambedkar, inaugurates agricultural projects in Sambalpur | Bhubaneswar News
Sambalpur: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan paid homage to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary and launched several agricultural initiatives during his visit to Sambalpur on Monday.At Modipara More...
State celebrates Odia new year with Maha Bishuba Sankranti festivities | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: The spirit of celebration gripped Odisha on Monday as people across the state welcomed the Odia New Year with vibrant rituals, heartfelt wishes, and cultural fervour on the occasion of Maha Bishuba More...
Commuters criticize stone matrix asphalt technology on Bomikhal ROB | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Commuters are voicing their concerns about the uncomfortable riding experience on the Bomikhal Road Over Bridge (ROB) following implementation of an experimental stone matrix asphalt (SMA) technology More...
Meru festival, Hanuman Jayanti celebrated amid tight security | Bhubaneswar News
Berhampur: Ganjam district witnessed grand Meru festival and Hanuman Jayanti on Monday, coinciding with Maha Visubha Sankranti. The Meru festival, which concluded the traditional 13-day Danda Nata folk dance More...
Two-month fishing ban along Odisha coast starts today | Bhubaneswar News
Kendrapada: The annual 60-day fishing ban along Odisha’s coastline aimed at protecting marine life during the crucial spawning season, will start from April 15. “All mechanised fishing boats and More...