Bhubaneswar:1/7/25:In a decisive move, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Odisha unit President Manmohan Samal has suspended five primary party members following their alleged involvement in the attack on BMC Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo during a grievance hearing on June 30. According to party sources, those suspended include: Aparup Narayan Rout, Corporator Rashmi Ranjan Mahapatra Debasish Pradhan Sachikant Swain Sanjeev Mishra The ...

Bhubaneswar: 30/6/25:During a grievance hearing at the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters on Monday, Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahoo alleged that Corporator Jiban Babu and several associates attempted to forcibly drag him into a vehicle. According to Sahoo, at around 11.30 am, Jiban Babu, accompanied by five to six associates, entered the room, apparently to raise a grievance. Sahoo said Jiban ...

Bhubaneswar, 26/06/2025: AIIMS Bhubaneswar continues its remarkable journey of excellence, having been ranked the 12th top medical college in India in the prestigious India Today-MDRA Best Medical Colleges Survey 2025. The institute also secured the 2nd position among the Top 10 Emerging Medical Colleges in the country—a testament to its fast-growing stature as a beacon of quality healthcare and education. ...

Bhubaneswar: 26/6/25: One employee, who had sustained injuries after a fire broke out at Tarini Bastralaya in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday night, died while undergoing treatment at Capital Hospital on Thursday. The victim has been identified as Rakesh Sahu from Puri district. According to reports, the fire caused massive loss of goods worth over Rs 1 crore. Upon being informed, the ...

Bhubaneswar: 25/6/25:The Odisha government’s Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department observed Samvidhan Hatya Diwas at the local railway auditorium in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who described the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency in India as a dark chapter in India’s history. “No one can forget the atrocities and repression during the Emergency period. However, ...

Bhubaneswar:24/6/25:Odisha Governor Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at his official residence today. The Governor congratulated the Chief Minister on the successful completion of the government’s first year in office, appreciating the developmental programs and people-centric initiatives undertaken during this period. During the meeting, Governor Kambhampati stated that under the guidance of the ...

Bhubaneswar:21/06/25: Renowned actress and filmmaker Nandita Das met with Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj at Lok Seva Bhawan today to present proposals aimed at promoting Odisha’s rich cultural heritage on the global stage. During the meeting, Das emphasized the need for strategic initiatives to showcase Odisha’s art, dance, music, and crafts to ...

Bhubaneswar, 21.6 – GRIDCO employees enthusiastically observed International Yoga Day at the office premises in Bhubaneswar. A yoga session was organized under the guidance of trained instructors, focusing on basic asanas, breathing exercises, and meditation. Employees from all levels actively participated, highlighting the importance of physical and mental well-being. The initiative reflects GRIDCO’s commitment to promoting a healthy and balanced ...

Bhubaneswar:1/6/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the historic Kalinga Studio in Bhubaneswar today, issuing directives to transform it into a cutting-edge, self-sustaining facility to bolster the Odia film industry. During his visit, he instructed the concerned department to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to outline the modernisation plan, signalling a renewed focus on revitalising this once-iconic hub of ...

Bhubaneswar:27/5/25: Odisha governor and chancellor of state universities Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati has appointed Professor Jagneshwar Dandapat as the In-Charge Vice-Chancellor of Utkal University with immediate effect from Tuesday. A notification issued by the Governor’s House confirmed the appointment. Professor Dandapat, a senior faculty member in Biotechnology at Utkal University, will hold the position until a new Vice-Chancellor takes charge or ...