By Rupa Mohapatra Bhubaneswar, Nov. 3: Odisha’s celebrated swimmer Pratyasa Ray was awarded the 32nd Ekalabya Puraskar for 2024 on Sunday evening in recognition of her outstanding performances at national and international levels over the past two years, from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024. The accomplished athlete received a citation, a trophy, and […]Continue Reading
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Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1: Two women have died, and six others are in critical condition after allegedly consuming dishes made from mango kernels in Odisha’s Kandhamal district. The incident occurred in Mandipanka village under the Daringbadi block. Despite government-provided rations, many tribal communities in the area continue to include mango kernels and bamboo flowers in Continue Reading
Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1: In a move to protect the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles, Odisha’s government has implemented a seven-month fishing ban in the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, spanning 1,437 square kilometers within the Bhitarkanika National Park. The restriction, effective from November 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, aims to ensure safe conditions for the annual […]Continue Reading
Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1: Diwali celebrations turned tragic in Odisha on Thursday as three people lost their lives and over a dozen others were injured in separate firecracker-related incidents across the state. The mishaps also caused extensive property damage, with losses amounting to lakhs of rupees. In Puri, a youth succumbed to injuries sustained while bursting […]Continue Reading
By Subrat Sarangi Bhubaneswar, Nov. 1: With the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) chief post vacant following Sarat Pattanayak’s resignation, the search for a new leader has sparked intense interest within Odisha’s Congress circles. Pattanayak stepped down after the party’s underwhelming performance in both Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, paving the way for fresh Continue Reading
By Rupashree Pal Bhubaneswar, Oct. 31: Celebrated feminist author Sarojini Sahoo has been awarded the prestigious Sarala Puraskar for 2024, Odisha’s foremost literary honor established by the Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT), a charitable arm of IMFA. Sahoo received this recognition for her novel ‘Asthira Pada,’ published in 2019, which explores themes of Continue Reading
Odisha: Government contemplates cow dung as firewood alternative for cremations at Swargadwara, Puri
By Sukant Mohanty Bhubaneswar, Oct. 29: The Odisha government is exploring the use of cow dung in place of firewood for cremating bodies at Swargadwara, the revered crematorium in Puri. This site holds deep significance in Hindu beliefs, as it is said that a soul cremated at Swargadwara is freed from earthly ties and finds […]Continue Reading
By Prabhas Singh Bhubaneswar, Oct. 29: In a landmark judgement by a special POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) court, a school teacher in Odisha’s Jajpur district has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl. The verdict, delivered on Monday, also includes a fine of Rs 1.5 […]Continue Reading
By Susant Dalai Bhubaneswar, Oct. 29 : BJP MLA Jayanarayan Mishra on Tuesday launched a sharp critique against the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday, asserting that “one whistle” from Union home minister Amit Shah could destabilise the ruling party’s influence in Odisha. Mishra’s remarks came in response to BJD leader and Opposition chief whip […]Continue Reading
By C.B.Singh Berhampur, Oct.28 : TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) is observing Vigilance Awareness Month from 28th October to 27th November, with a strong commitment to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability throughout the organization. This month-long campaign began with the Vigilance Pledge ceremony held across all TPSODL offices, including Continue Reading
