The Times of India - Bhubaneswar

Odisha Congress president escapes unhurt in attack; speaks to media

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 21:08:44 GMT

Contingency plan in place to handle Puri temple rush

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:51:16 GMT

Puri district administration has drafted a contingency plan to handle the rush of devotees, who would not be asked to show Covid-19 negative reports to enter the Jagannath temple any more from January 21.

Orissa HC rejects govt's plea for sitting judge to monitor SIT probe: RTI reply

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 20:43:22 GMT

The Orissa high court has turned down the state government’s request to appoint a sitting judge of the court to monitor an SIT probe into the alleged rape and murder of a five-year-old girl in Nayagarh district in July last year, according to an RTI reply.

Shooting of Chinmay and Prakruti- starrer going on in Mayurbhanj

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 17:24:27 GMT

Shooting of Chinmay Mishra and Prakruti Mishra-starrer Odia film, Pratyaghat, is going on in the beautiful and scenic Mayurbhanja district.

Film Festival, that raises awareness about disabilities, launched

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 17:08:47 GMT

The 8th edition of We Care Film Festival, a short film festival that highlights disability issues and tries to create awareness among people, was launched yesterday at a hotel in the city.

Mukteswar Dance Festival concludes

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:51:36 GMT

The annual Mukteswar Dance Festival, a festival that celebrates Odissi dance, culminated on Saturday evening with mesmerising performances by reputed dancers from the state.

Fifteen Odia singers gather to compose a patriotic song

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:20:36 GMT

Around fifteen singers and musicians of Odia film and music industry gathered at one place recently with an aim of creating something different this New Year.

Bird flu fear leads to dip in poultry demand in Odisha

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:52:09 GMT

Fear arising out of the bird flu outbreak in other parts of the country has stopped some people from consuming chicken and eggs here, leading to a 20-25% dip in the sales of these items at the farm gate and at retail counters. So far, no bird flu case has been detected in the state this season.

No case of child marriage in 370 Deogarh villages

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:50:35 GMT

Fifty per cent of the villages in Deogarh district have been declared child marriage free taking it a step closer to achieving the state government’s target of making Odisha child marriage free by 2030.

Day I: Odisha covers 85% of intended beneficiaries

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:47:55 GMT

The first day of the Covid vaccination seemed less a public health project and more a festival. Vaccination sites were decked out with flowers and balloons in the colours of the Indian flag and red carpets were laid out for vaccine recipients. The mood of healthcare workers who got the shot, as well as of the man on the street, was upbeat.

Happy that I set example for others, says man who got 1st Covid vaccine shot in Bhubaneswar

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:25:31 GMT

Odisha kicks off Covid-19 vaccination programme, over 16,000 people to get inoculated on Day 1

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:14:20 GMT

Odisha began its Covid-19 vaccination drive on Saturday at 161 session sites across the state, where 16,100 people will be inoculated, officials said.

Cops to crack down on drink driving

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:49:00 GMT

With Covid-19 situation improving and vaccination set to kick-start from Saturday, the state government has decided to resume the crackdown on drunk drivers ahead of the road safety month starting January 18.

Odisha farmers leave for Delhi to join protest

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:22:29 GMT

Farmers under the aegis of Navnirman Krushak Sangathan (NKS) here on Friday gave ‘Delhi Chalo’ call in support of farmers protesting in Delhi against farm laws.

BJD programmes to attract youths

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:57:51 GMT

To garner support of the younger generation, the BJD’s youth and students wings have started organising leadership development meetings across the state.

Bioresources management unit at Fakir Mohan University soon

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:55:50 GMT

Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, will open a centre of excellence on “Bioresources Management and Energy Conservation Material Management” funded by the World Bank and the Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence and Equity (OHEPEE). Dinabandhu Sahoo, vice-chancellor of the university, laid the foundation stone of the centre in the campus on Thursday.

No let up in crimes despite Covid curbs

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:52:56 GMT

Despite restrictions on the movement of people during the lockdown, crimes increased in six police station areas here last year compared to 2019. However, the overall crime rate in all 21 police station limits have decreased.

Cold wave alert in Sundargarh, Jharsuguda

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:50:15 GMT

The IMD on Thursday issued cold wave warning for some places in Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts. The alert is valid for the next two days.

Chandan Kar and friends felicitate Covid warriors

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:15:59 GMT

Ollywood actor Chandan Kar and his friends, who were helping distressed technicians and junior artistes from Odisha film and television industry during the lockdown period, have felicitated Covid warriors recently.

15,000 health workers from Odisha not to take Covid-19 vaccine

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:15:19 GMT

Around 15,000 health workers working in field level announced here on Thursday that they will not take Covid-19 vaccine as a mark of protest against state government's lackadaisical attitude in fulfilling their two demands- cadre restructuring and designation change.