Cuttack: Failure of key Odisha authorities to comply with its earlier directions has led the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to warn of “coercive” action if pending reports are not submitted within two weeks.Taking a stern view of non-compliance, the commission on Wednesday noted that the chief secretary of Odisha, the principal secretary of the…
Bhubaneswar: A series of social media posts by BJD mocking BJP leaders in connection with Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar inventory has led to a face-off between opposition and ruling party leaders on Thursday with the state law minister, Prithiviraj Harichandan, cautioning BJD against circulating caricatures of saffron party leaders.In turn, former BJD minister Pranab Prakash…
Jharsuguda: The Jharsuguda district police have dismantled an inter-state narcotics and arms syndicate and arrested three persons. A large quantity of contraband ganja, a firearm, live ammunition and Rs 4.87 lakh in cash, suspected to be proceeds of illegal trade, were seized, police said on Thursday. Police identified the accused as Md. Kamal alias Kamaluddin…
Puri: A servitor of the Puri Jagannath Temple was suspended and barred from entering the shrine’s premises until further orders on Thursday after allegations of involvement in immoral activities surfaced against him. The decision comes following his recent arrest in a cybercrime case.The accused was identified as Daitapati servitor Shraddhananda Das Mahapatra.Acting under the provisions…
Berhampur: The higher education department on Wednesday issued an advertisement inviting applications for the post of vice-chancellor at Berhampur University (BU). The four-year tenure of the current VC, Geetanjali Dash, will end on May 6.As per the notification, applicants must be distinguished academicians with proven administrative experience and a well-rounded professional record. Candidates should have…
Bhubaneswar: Activists across twin cities have raised concerns as stray animals are unable to find water to quench their thirst amid rising temperatures. “Just yesterday, we found a dog unconscious near the Janpath road and there was no water anywhere nearby. By the time we tried to help, it was too late,” Priyanka Das, an…
Berhampur: The Ganjam district administration on Thursday extended the closure of all schools across the district by two more days from Friday for the students due to the prevailing hot and humid conditions in the district. On Tuesday, it had declared the school closure for three days, with the temperature in the district hovering between…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has recorded the highest achievement in the country under the utility-led aggregation scheme, a rooftop solar initiative under the PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana, reflecting its implementation strategy and risingconsumer participation in renewable energy adoption.The achievement was highlighted during the 29th board meeting of power distribution companies responsible for electricity supply in different…
Bhubaneswar/Sambalpur: Four senior students of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, have been accused of ragging by two first-year students, prompting authorities to fine them. The amount is yet to be finalised, vice-chancellor Deepak Kumar Sahu said.The incident occurred a fortnight ago near the campus gate when the first-year students were returning from…
Bhubaneswar: With temperatures continuing to soar across the state, the govt is considering preponing summer vacation in schools, revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari said on Thursday. A final decision is likely to be taken by the special relief commissioner and the chief minister within a day or two, he added.Speaking to mediapersons, Pujari…
