Odisha

Berhampur: The Association of Odisha Grameen Bank Officers (AOGBO) and the Odisha Grameen Bank Employees’ Association (OGBEA) jointly held an Agitation Preparatory Meeting in Berhampur on Sunday, resolving to launch a phased democratic agitation over their long-pending 20-Point Charter of Demands. The meeting witnessed the participation of a large number of officers and employees from [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Crime Branch on Tuesday arrested former SCERT Director Manoj Padhi in connection with alleged irregularities in the preparation, approval and publication of school textbooks for Classes I to VIII. Padhi was earlier detained for questioning by the investigating agency. After examining evidence and recording his statement, the Crime Branch formally placed him [...]

Puri: Ahead of the world-famous Rath Yatra 2026, the Odisha Police has unveiled an extensive traffic management plan aimed at ensuring the smooth movement of lakhs of devotees expected to throng the holy city during the annual festival. The Traffic Control Centre, Puri, has announced a comprehensive advisory featuring 30 designated parking locations, AI-based traffic [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Election Commission (SEC) has formally initiated preparations for the 2027 Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) and Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections by convening a high-level review meeting with all District Collectors and Magistrates on July 21, 2026. According to a letter issued by the OSD-cum-Secretary to the State Election Commission on July [...]

Puri: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has declined an appeal by Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb to align its global Rath Yatra celebrations with the traditional Odia calendar, stating that the matter stands concluded. In a letter dated July 7, 2026, ISKCON Governing Body Commission Chairman Madhusevita Dasa responded to the Gajapati Maharaja’s request, [...]

Bhubaneswar/Caracas: Former IAS officer VK Pandian visited earthquake-affected regions of Venezuela, where he met victims, rescue personnel and emergency responders engaged in relief and rehabilitation efforts. During his visit, Pandian has held a high-level meeting with Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez. The discussions focused on disaster preparedness, emergency response, rehabilitation and long-term recovery. Pandian, the trusted [...]

Bhubaneswar/Koraput: The Government of India has appointed Dr. Ajit Kumar Shasany as the new Vice-Chancellor of Central University of Odisha. According to an official communication issued by the Ministry of Education’s Department of Higher Education, the appointment has been approved by the President of India in her capacity as the Visitor of the Central University [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed 10 senior IAS officers as Voter List Observers to supervise the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls across Odisha, with an emphasis on ensuring a transparent, accurate and error-free voter database ahead of the upcoming elections. The observers have been assigned district-wise responsibilities and will closely [...]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 key proposals across multiple departments, including a landmark decision to provide free education to students from Kindergarten (KG) to Postgraduate (PG) level in government and government-aided educational institutions across the state. The Cabinet meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Conference Hall of [...]

Bhubaneswar: Amid continuous monsoon rains and the possibility of urban flooding and waterlogging in several parts of Odisha, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishna Chandra Mohapatra has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the State to remain on high alert and ensure immediate preparedness to tackle any rain-related exigencies. “Protection of citizens and [...]