Bhubaneswar, April 12 (IANS) The Regional Directorate of Education (RDE), Bhubaneswar, has directed all government, aided, unaided, and professional colleges under its jurisdiction to constitute Internal Complaints Committees (ICCs) with immediate effect to avoid any punitive action, informed the Higher Education Department of the Odisha government on Sunday. The Higher educational institutions have also been asked to submit the compliance reports within seven days. The directive comes in contin…
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Bhubaneswar, April 7 (IANS) The Odisha Police on Tuesday carried out simultaneous raids at multiple locations linked to individuals allegedly involved in the illegal cattle smuggling trade in different parts of the state.Speaking to media persons, Pinak Mishra, the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Eastern Range), Balasore, on Tuesday said, “searches are being conducted at around 32 locations today. These locations were previously identified during investigations into individuals involved in…
Bhubaneswar, April 2 (IANS) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who also holds the Women and Child Development (WCD) portfolio, on Thursday emphasised that the creation of “Sundar, Sakhyam, Sudrudha” Anganwadi centres remains a key priority of the state government.In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots childcare infrastructure, as many as 1,889 newly constructed Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) across all 30 districts of the state were virtually inaugurated by the Deputy Chi…
Bhubaneswar, March 19 (IANS) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Odisha Police has arrested a businessman for his alleged involvement in a multi-crore fraud case related to the embezzlement of District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) funds in Mayurbhanj district, a senior EOW official said on Thursday.The accused, Brajesh Mishra, proprietor of Mishra Enterprises and Mahakal Construction, was apprehended on Tuesday (March 17) from Chhattisgarh in connection with EOW Police Station Case No. 5/…
Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) A day after resigning from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), former Balasore MP Rabindra Kumar Jena on Wednesday formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here. Jena, along with several other BJD leaders and over 100 of his associates from Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Bhadrak districts, joined the ruling party at a special programme held at the BJP state office in Bhubaneswar.Speaking on the occasion, Jena stated that he joined the BJP for the regional development of Ba…
Bhubaneswar, March 10 (IANS) In a major jolt to the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD), senior party leader and former Lok Sabha MP Rabindra Kumar Jena on Tuesday resigned from the primary membership of the BJD. In a letter addressed to the BJD president and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik, Jena tendered his resignation from the party, citing personal reasons.“For many years, I have remained a disciplined member of the party, strengthened its organisation while serving the people…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 11 (IANS) A local court in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday sentenced a drug peddler to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty of involvement in the illegal drug trade under the provisions of the NDPS Act.The 31-year-old convict, identified as Prakash Sethy alias Pappu of Keonjhar district, has also been directed to pay a fine of Rs 1 lakh. In case of failure to pay the fine amount, he will have to undergo an additional one-year term of imprisonment.“On May 21, 2025,…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 4 (IANS) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday flagged off three Tourism Caravans at Dhauli near Bhubaneswar, aiming to boost the tourism sector in the state. According to an official statement, the Caravan tourism, offering both transport and accommodation, offers visitors an exclusive and immersive way to explore destinations, providing greater flexibility, privacy, and freedom of movement. Caravan Tourism involves travelling in a custom-built vehicle equipp…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 3 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said universities have a special responsibility to act as catalysts of inclusive growth, innovation and social transformation. Addressing a gathering at the Convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Balasore district of Odisha, Murmu said that the growth, security and technological development of all sections of society will accelerate the country’s progress.”All universities in the country have a crucial role to play in this …
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a six-day visit to Odisha and Chhattisgarh from February 2 to 7, 2026, focusing on education, tribal welfare, cultural promotion, and developmental initiatives in tribal-dominated regions, a press communique has said. The President is scheduled to arrive in Bhubaneswar on the evening of February 2, marking the start of her itinerary in Odisha. On February 3, she will attend the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Balas…