Do’s and don’ts during thunderstorms

Bhubaneswar, September 29, 2018: The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has issued a list of “dos” to deal with the thunderstorms. Do remember that vivid and frequent lightning indicates the probability of a strong thunderstorm. To begin preparing, you should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan. Remove dead or rotting trees and […]

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Archita Sahu can alone make a picture hit, a trade secret….

Archita Sahu can alone make a picture hit, is the trade secret every producer tries to add to their movie. Born and brought up in Bhubaneswar, Archita (28) started her career at the age of 15. She passed out from DM school after which she pursued engineering from KIIT University. She is a trained classical […]

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Odisha lawyers defy Supreme Court order, continue strike

Cuttack, September 28, 2018: The Orissa High Court Bar Association on Friday announced that the ongoing strike would continue till October 3 despite the Supreme Court asking them to restrain from continuing strike. Some agitating lawyers were also seen burning the effigy of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra and Orissa HC Chief Justice […]

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Odisha Assembly summons Abhijit Iyer Mitra for breach of privilege

Bhubaneswar, September 28, 2018: The Assembly Committee on Friday summoned Delhi-based journalist on Abhijit Iyer Mitra for committing breach of privilege of the House and legislators. A decision to this effect was taken at the second meeting of the House Committee led by Leader of Opposition Narasingha Mishra after he was found guilty of breach […]

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Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra opened in Odisha’s Dharmagarh

Dharmagarh/Bhubaneswar, September 27, 2018: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday inaugurated Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) at Dharmagarh in Kalahandi district in the presence of spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. This centre will deliver skills development courses in five job roles like organic grower, plumber, […]

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Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Ministry officials to visit Aspirational Districts from Gandhi Jayanti

New Delhi, September 27, 2018: In a bid to understand and address the challenges faced by the district administrations in implementing skill programmes and help develop capacities, Union Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan approved a plan for visits of the senior officers of the Ministry to the ‘Aspirational Districts’. The officials will undertake […]

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CBSE Zonal Shooting: DAV Chandrasekharpur bags Champions trophy

Bhubaneswar, September 26, 2018: In the recently concluded CBSE Zonal Shooting Championship at Ranchi DAV Public School,  Chandrasekharpur DAV School has bagged both the individual and team gold medals. Pratip Das Priyaranjan Mishra and Pratyush Biswal won gold silver and bronze medals, respectively in Boys -14Air Pistol event while Saswat Mohapatra won bronze medal in […]

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Naveen hails SC verdict on Aadhaar

Bhubaneswar, September 26, 2018: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court decision to uphold the constitutional validity of Aadhaar. “Welcome #AadharVerdict for it retains the intrinsic value of the scheme while addressing concerns about infringement on privacy. Verdict ensures inclusion of every beneficiary while making many services non-mandatory. Hoping for greater […]

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Odisha BJP to launch signature campaign for Ayushman Bharat

Bhubaneswar, September 26, 2018: Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP national president attacked Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for keeping Odisha out of Ayushman Bharat, BJP Odisha unit on Wednesday decided to launch a signature campaign from September 30 to October 7 to create awareness about the central scheme across the State. “BJP will […]

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In run-up to 2019 polls, PM Modi attacks Naveen Patnaik

Jharsuguda (Odisha), September 22, 2018: In the run up to the 2019 general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on Naveen Patnaik Government in Odisha accusing it of scam-ridden and being the barrier for development in the State. Addressing rally at Amlipali in Jharsuguda after inaugurating the Veer Surendra Sai […]

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