Bhubaneswar: A review meeting on MUKTA, the state funded flagship scheme of the government was recently held under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary, H&UDD G Mathhi Vathhanan. The meeting focused on preparation of ward-wise Annual Action Plan under MUKTA for 2023-24 across 115 ULBs for creation of basic amenities. ULB officials were appraised on guiding…
Bhubaneswar: A ‘Continuing Medical Education’ programme on the subject ‘Diagnostic Approach to Salivary Gland Tumours’ was held at the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital here on Saturday, which attracted around 200 participants. The programme, organised by the Pathology department of the hospital, was inaugurated by Prof. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, Vice-Chancellor of SOA. It…
Patna: The probe into the death of an 18-year-old NEET aspirant in Patna took a serious turn on Sunday after a forensic examination of her clothes reportedly found traces of semen, pointing to the possibility of sexual assault. Police officials said the Special Investigation Team, which is handling the case, will now extract a DNA…
All the news updates from across Odisha that happened on Oct 5. From news on Covid cases to unlock restrictions, and from weather updates to traffic alerts and sports news, we have got you covered. Thanks for tuning in to this space. * 152 new Covid positive cases in Bhubaneswar and 155 recoveries, as reported…
Indore: The Congress on Tuesday demanded Rs 1 crore in compensation and a government job for each family that lost a member after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water in the city. The party described the incident as a complete failure of the system and blamed it on large scale corruption. The opposition party also warned…
Cuttack: Bhubaneswar-B secured a comfortable five-wicket victory over Bhubaneswar-A in the semifinal of the OCA Inter District School Cricket Tournament 2025-26 (Knockout Phase) at Barabati Stadium, here on Friday (Jan 30). After winning the toss, Bhubaneswar-B chose to field first, a decision that proved effective as their bowlers kept things tight from the beginning. Bhubaneswar-A…
Bhubaneswar: Beautifully arranged flowers were the cynosure of all eyes at the School of Hotel Management, SOA’s faculty of hospitality and tourism management here, as the institute organised a workshop on ‘Art of Flower Arrangement’ recently. “The presence of vibrant flowers can trigger happy emotions. Flowers can heighten the happiness in our lives, beautify our…
The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Wednesday announced a 21-member squad for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to be held in Lucknow from November 4 to November 9. The team will be led by Rajesh Dhupar, but prior to the tournament the senior men’s side will be playing four practice games against Chhattisgarh from…
The petrol price in Bhubaneswar saw no change on Thursday, with the rate in the capital city at Rs 101.81 while diesel price at Rs 91.62. In Cuttack the prices of petrol and diesel on Thursday were Rs 102.17 and Rs 91.97, respectively. Petrol and diesel prices are revised in India on a daily basis….
Cuttack: A dominant all-round display from Sundargarh, a narrow escape for Kandhamal, and comfortable wins for Cuttack-B and Nabarangpur highlighted the opening day of the OCA Inter District School Cricket Tournament (2025–26) preliminary league matches played across different venues on Wednesday. At the Ravenshaw II Ground, Sundargarh registered a commanding 131-run victory over Ganjam after…
