Odisha
Stay updated with the latest news and developments from Odisha. Covering politics, business, sports, entertainment, and local affairs, this section brings you real-time updates and in-depth coverage of events shaping the state.
Puri Jagannath Temple to Restrict Devotee Entry for Banakalagi Ritual Today
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has announced that the entry of devotees into the Puri Jagannath Temple will be restricted today, March 5, from 5 PM to 10 PM....
BJD Announces State-Wide Protests on March 6 Over Panchayati Raj Divas Date Change
Amid the ongoing controversy over rescheduling the Panchayati Raj Divas celebrations, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced state-wide protests on March 6 against the Odisha government's decision to shift the...
Orissa HC Orders SOP for Medical Termination of Pregnancy
The Orissa High Court has directed the state government to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) within six months. The order follows a case...
Odisha H&UD Minister Discusses Key Railway Issues with Union Minister Vaishnaw
In a bid to address pressing railway concerns in Odisha, Minister for Housing & Urban Development Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan, New...
Minister Harichandan Reviews ₹100 Crore Infra Projects, Emphasizes Efficiency & Quality
Odisha's Works Minister, Prithviraj Harichandan, chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess the progress of infrastructure projects valued above ₹100 crore under the Works Department. Minister...
BJD Protests Against Shifting Panchayati Raj Diwas from Biju Jayanti
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has launched a protest to press the BJP-led government in Odisha to rescind its decision to shift the celebration of Panchayati Raj Divas from Biju...
Odisha Inks Tripartite MoU for Boosting Fisheries Market Development
In a significant move towards enhancing the fisheries sector in Odisha, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the Department of Water Resources, Odisha with the Institute...
Odisha CM Invites Naveen for Biju Patnaik Birth Anniversary Celebration
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has extended an invitation to Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik for a state-level celebration of Biju Patnaik's birth anniversary tomorrow at Jayadev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar....
Odisha Govt Orders Colleges, Universities to Stay Open on March 5
Odisha government has directed all degree colleges and state public universities, both government and non-government, to remain open on March 5 (Wednesday). The Higher Education Department issued the notification, confirming...
EOW Raids BJD’s Raja Chakra in Rs 35 Cr Mineral Transport Fraud Probe
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the state crime branch conducted simultaneous searches at multiple locations linked to Soumya Sankar Chakra, a prominent member of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD),...
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