Odisha State Cooperative Bank Celebrates 75 Years of Glorious Journey

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Bank (OSCB) marked its Platinum Jubilee on Sunday with a noteworthy ceremony graced by Odisha Governor Prof. Ganeshi Lal as Chief Guest. At the event, Co-operation Department Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak, Principal Secretary Sanjeev Kumar Chadha, OSCB President T Prasad Rao Dora, Managing Director Uddhaba Chandra Majhi, senior officials of the bank and Co-operation Department were also in attendance. As part of the celebration, a Coffee Table Book commemorating the 75 Years of Glorious Journey of Odisha State Cooperative Bank was unveiled by Governor Lal,…

30 Shops Gutted In Keonjhar Market Complex Fire

Bhubaneswar: At least 30 shops were razed to the ground in a major fire that broke out at the daily market in Odisha’s Keonjhar town on Monday morning. While the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected that an electric short circuit is responsible for the blaze.On being informed, Fire Services personnel reached the spot and are currently engaged in dousing the fire. They are finding it difficult to bring the fire under control owing to the scarcity of water in the area. According to…

World Bank Approves $100 Million Loan To Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Monday approved a $100 million loan to help Odisha strengthen its early forecasting systems for improved response to disasters and enhance its social protection coverage for poor and vulnerable households through digital platforms. According to the World Bank, Odisha is vulnerable to natural disasters with cyclones hitting the state every 15 months on average. The state’s 480 km coastline is also exposed to tsunami risk. Recurrent disasters significantly impact economic activities including agricultural production, infrastructure and access to health, education, and…

India Records 3,095 New Covid Cases

New Delhi: India reported 3,095 fresh Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday. With this addition, the active cases stand at 15,208. In view of the rising cases in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will chair a meeting on Friday to review the situation. “We are on alert, Covid-19 situation in Delhi being closely monitored,” said Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj. Bhardwaj chaired an emergency meeting on Thursday, where Special Secretary -Health, the Director General…

Odisha Weather: Thunderstorms With Lightning, Hail & Gusty Surface Winds Likely

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department regional office here Friday forecast fairly widespread thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, isolated hail, heavy rain and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph in some districts of Odisha for the next five days under the influence of low-level north–south wind discontinuity/trough and middle and upper tropospheric strong western disturbances. The weather office had advised people to keep a watch on the weather and take safe shelter during thunderstorm activity for protection from lightning and follow traffic advisories in urban areas. It has also advised regulation…

BJD Announces Dipali Das As Candidate For Jharsuguda Bypoll

Bhubaneswar: Putting all speculations to rest the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today announced Dipali Das, daughter of slain Health Minister Naba Kishore Das as its candidate for the bypoll to be held for Jharsuguda Assembly constituency on May 10. The announcement was made by BJD President Naveen Patnaik. “Ms Dipali Das, D/o Late Naba Kishore Das is the Biju Janata Dal candidate for the Bye-election to 07-Jharsuguda Assembly Constituency,” read the announcement signed by Naveen Patnaik, President, Biju Janata Dal. While the polling will be held on May 10,…

Govt Declares March 29 As Local Holiday In Khordha Dist For Ashokastami

Bhubaneswar: In view of the upcoming Ashokastami festival, the Odisha government today declared March 29 (Wednesday) as a local holiday for all government offices in Khordha district. The Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Central Division issued a notification in this regard today. As per the notification, all government offices in Khordha district will remain closed on March 29 (Wednesday) on the occasion of Ashokastami.

IMD Issues Yellow Warning For 10 Odisha Districts, Forecasts Heavy Rains Till April 1

Bhubaneswar: The regional office of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday forecasted another western disturbance in the state from Wednesday. Many places in the state are likely to receive heavy rain and experience thunderstorms from Tuesday till April 1 under the influence of the western disturbance. According to the MeT office, this time the effect of the western disturbance will be most in the north-western part of India. The western disturbance will bring fresh bouts of rain in several districts of Odisha. Light to moderate rain with…

Odisha Records 24 Fresh Covid-19 Positive Cases In 24 Hours

Bhubaneswar: The number of active Covid-19 cases is increasing gradually in Odisha. State Public Health Director Niranjan Mishra on Sunday said 24 fresh cases were reported across Odisha during the last 2 hours. With the fresh Covid-19 cases, the total tally of active cases in Odisha now stands at 98. In addition, one patient is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital. In the meantime, the hospitals have been directed to increase the tracing and treating of Covid-cases, said Niranjan Mishra. On Monday, the Union Health Secretary convened a meeting of…

PM Lauds Odia scientist Jyotirmayee Mohanty In ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Show

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Mody on Sunday lauded Odia scientist Jyotirmayee Mohanty, the first woman scientist from India to be awarded the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Award 2023, in the 99th episode of his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Professor Jyotirmayee Mohanty, a scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center, received the coveted IUPAC Award 2023 in the ‘Distinguished Women in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering’ category. Born in Odisha’s Cuttack, Jyotirmayee is also the first woman to receive a fellowship in Science and Engineering Research Board.…