Normal life was disrupted across Odisha and sporadic violence reported as the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday observed a five-hour strike protesting against the hike of petrol and diesel prices.
Read More »Bomb hurled in Utkal University, Section 144 imposed
The Commissionerate Police on Sunday imposed section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) on the premises of Utkal University after some miscreants hurled bombs at ladies hostels following a group clash over the ensuing campus polls.
Read More »7th Pay Commission: Odisha govt issues notification revised pay scale
The Odisha government on Friday issued a notice regarding the procedure for regular state government employees to draw salary after the implementation of the recommendations of 7th pay commission.
Read More »Pollution watchdog asks Vedanta to close down 5 power units in Odisha
The Odisha State Pollution Control Board(OSPCB) on Thursday issued a notice to Vedanta Aluminium Ltd (VAL) asking it to close down its five power units at Katikela in Jharsuguda district.
Read More »Flyover collapsed in Bhubaneswar, 1 killed
At least one person was killed and 12 others were injured when a portion of the under-construction flyover at Bomikhal area in Bhubaneswar collapsed on Sunday.
Read More »Odisha govt abolishes block grant system, implements grant-in-aid for teachers
Bowing down to the pressure of the agitating teachers, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced the abolition of block grant system and implementation of grant-in-aid system for the teachers in the state.
Read More »Odisha govt announces Rs 1 lakh cash award for inter-caste marriage
The Odisha government on Thursday enhanced the cash incentive for inter-caste marriages from existing Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
Read More »26 Odisha cops to receive President medal on 71st Independence Day
Bhubaneswar: 26 police personnel will receive President medal for their distinguished service on the occasion of 71st Independence Day. Rabindra Kumar Mohapatra, additional superintendent of …
Read More »Ekamra Walks completes 35th edition
The Ekamra Walks, the only guided heritage walk of the city, which had already received a wide response from visitors across the Indian sub-continent and the world, today crossed the 1,600 marks.
Read More »Security tightened for Independence Day in Odisha
Security measures have been beefed up across Odisha ahead of the 71st Independence Day celebrations, said DGP KB Singh on Sunday.
Read More »