Odisha

Bhubaneswar: On the auspicious occasion of Independence Day, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated the new Odisha Secretariat Building ‘Kharavel Bhavan’. Named after the great ruler Kharabela, the iconic building situated in the heart of the Capital city will usher in a new era of transformation and governance.

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has condoled the demise of renowned journalist and columnist Ranjit Guru, who passed away at the age of 61 here.

Bhubaneswar: The Central University of Orissa has been renamed as Central University of Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A civil supply officer in Malkangiri district was arrested today in vigilance case.

Sambalpur: The Hirakud Dam authorities have opened two more gates as the water level is increasing at the reservoir due to rains.

Bhubaneswar: Odia film actor Papu Pom Pom and controversy seems to be inseparable. This time the comedian has again landed in trouble over the controversial poster of his upcoming film Mr. Kanheya.

Bhubaneswar: Senior Journalist and the Editor of Sambad Editorial Page, Ranjit Guru passed away at the age of 61. He was undergoing treatment related to infections in a city hospital here since August 1. He was on ventilator. The sad demise of the great journalist has cast a pall of gloom in the journalist fraternity in the state.

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated Para Badminton Champion Pramod Bhagat on being nominated for the coveted Arjuna Award. In a tweet, the Chief Minister said, the success of the world’s number one para badminton champion will inspire the youth of the state.

Bhubaneswar: In pursuance of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy against corruption, the Odisha Government has taken stern action against some of the tainted officers dismissing as many as 15 officers from service. The State Government has also stopped pension of two retired employees, according to official sources.

Bhubaneswar: The state government today effected a minor reshuffle in the IAS cadre by appointing Gagan Dhala as the new Chairman of Odisha Forest Development Corporation. Previously he was Agriculture Production Commissioner. Pradipta Kumar Mohapatra has been appointed as the new Agriculture Production Commissioner. Pradipta will also have the additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary to Government, School and Mass Education Department.