CBI initiates investigation into certificate forgery in Odisha Postal Recruitment

June 13, 2024 2:22 PM

CBI initiates investigation into certificate forgery in Odisha Postal Recruitment

Central Bureau of Investigation has carried out searches at over 67 locations in connection with alleged certificate forgery in Odisha postal recruitment.   The searches have been conducted across various districts of Odisha including Kalahandi, Nuapada, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Kandhamal, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, and Bhadrak.   The agency had registered a case last month on a complaint by the Postal Department against 63 candidates of the Gramin Dak Sevak Exam, 2023 in Odisha Circle and o...

All four gates of Puri Jagannath temple reopened for devotees

June 13, 2024 1:53 PM

All four gates of Puri Jagannath temple reopened for devotees

In Odisha, all four gates of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri have been reopened for devotees this morning in the presence of newly appointed Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and his council of ministers.   The three gates of the 12th-century shrine, which were closed since the COVID-19 pandemic, were reopened after the 'Mangal Alati' ritual of Lord Jagannath.   The chief minister, his two deputy chief ministers Kanak Varhan Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, ministers, several BJP MPs and party leader...

India to take on Australia in Men's FIH Hockey Pro League in Rourkela, Odisha

February 24, 2024 1:55 PM

India to take on Australia in Men's FIH Hockey Pro League in Rourkela, Odisha

In the Men's FIH Hockey Pro League, India will take on Australia at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela, Odisha, tonight. The match will start at 7:30 PM. Currently, the Indian Men's team stands fourth in the points table, while Australia stands second. In their next match, the Men in Blue will face Ireland at the same venue.

Heavy rainfall predicted over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim

October 2, 2023 7:13 PM

Heavy rainfall predicted over Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said, heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely to continue over Bihar, Jharkhand, Sub Himalaya West Bengal and Sikkim, north Odisha, north Chhattisgarh during the next two to three days.   In its latest bulletin, the weather agency said that a low-pressure area lies over southwest Jharkhand and adjoining north Chhattisgarh.   Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada region will also witness light to moderate rainfall including thunderstorms and...

Heavy rainfall activity likely over Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Gangetic WB & A&N Islands

September 7, 2023 8:25 PM

Heavy rainfall activity likely over Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Gangetic WB & A&N Islands

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that active monsoon conditions is likely to continue over north Peninsular, central, and adjoining East India during the next 3 to 4 days. Heavy rainfall activity is likely over Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The weather office has also forecast that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over West Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat during the next three days.

'Odisha Rasagola' gets GI tag

July 30, 2019 2:48 PM

'Odisha Rasagola' gets GI tag

<span style="color: #222222;">The mouthwatering rasagulla has bagged geographical indication or GI tag from the Registrar of Geographical Indication after a long wait.<br />'' <br />'' Odisha has finally won the much-awaited ownership right over its Rasagola. The Chennai-based Registrar of Geographical Indications yesterday issued the ownership certificate registering the sweetmeat as 'Odisha Rasagola' under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Prot...

'Odisha Rasagola' gets GI tag

July 30, 2019 2:48 PM

'Odisha Rasagola' gets GI tag

<span style="color: #222222;">The mouthwatering rasagulla has bagged geographical indication or GI tag from the Registrar of Geographical Indication after a long wait.<br />'' <br />'' Odisha has finally won the much-awaited ownership right over its Rasagola. The Chennai-based Registrar of Geographical Indications yesterday issued the ownership certificate registering the sweetmeat as 'Odisha Rasagola' under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Prot...

Odisha incurred Rs 2765 crore loss due to cyclone Titli, subsequent flood: SRC

October 18, 2018 5:13 PM

Odisha incurred Rs 2765 crore loss due to cyclone Titli, subsequent flood: SRC

The Odisha government has said that cyclone Titli and subsequent floods caused a loss of nearly Rs 2,765 crore and affected more than 60 lakh people.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<br />''Ahead of submitting a memorandum to the Centre to seek interim assistance for cyclone and floods, Special Relief Commissioner B P Sethi said the twin calamity caused this loss.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''<br />''Officials said apart from severe damage to infrastructure, the cyclone ...