Bhubaneswar: A rapid escalation in diarrhoea cases has jolted Odisha, prompting an urgent emergency meeting at Loka Seva Bhawan on Wednesday. The outbreak, which originated in Jajpur district, has now affected several regions, resulting in over 2,000 reported infections and 11 fatalities. A high-level central health team—comprising experts from the Indian Council of Medical Research…
Dhenkanal, June 18(Newshub Desk): The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, has announced a spot admission round for its Post Graduate Diploma in Odia Journalism, scheduled for Thursday, June 19, at 11:00 AM. This initiative aims to fill remaining seats in the 2025–26 academic session, offering a last-minute opportunity for aspiring journalists to secure…
Bhubaneswar, June 18(Newshub Desk): The Odisha capital is abuzz with preparations as Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up for a visit on June 20, marking the first anniversary of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s government. A high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, detailed a meticulously choreographed schedule focused…
PURI, JUNE 17(Newshub Desk): With the sacred Snana Purnima concluded, the divine siblings—Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra—entered their recuperative seclusion within the Anasara Gruha. Today, the revered Osa Lagi ritual was observed at Srimandir, symbolising the healing and spiritual restoration of the deities ahead of the grand Rath Yatra. Guided by the Raj…
Bhubaneswar, June 17(Newshub Desk): Odisha is in the grip of a growing cholera and diarrhoea outbreak, with six districts—Jajpur, Keonjhar, Cuttack, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, and Dhenkanal—reporting confirmed cases. Jajpur has emerged as the epicentre, logging seven deaths and over 260 patients undergoing treatment for acute symptoms. Water and stool samples from Jajpur tested positive for Vibrio…
Bhubaneswar, June 17(Newshub Desk): In a move aimed at easing congestion during redevelopment at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS), Indian Railways has announced that the Puri–New Delhi Purushottam Express (12801/12802) will now operate from Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) effective June 12, 2025. The change affects thousands of travellers commuting between Odisha and the national capital….
Bhubaneswar(Newshub Desk): In a significant move to bolster employment across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today handed out appointment letters to 964 newly selected candidates across five key government departments. The event, held at OUAT’s Agriculture Education Hall, marked a milestone in the state’s ongoing campaign to empower youth and strengthen public services. The…
Bhubaneswar, June 16(Newshub Desk): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Odisha on June 20 to mark the first anniversary of the BJP government. The high-profile visit will feature a grand roadshow through Bhubaneswar, culminating in a massive public gathering at Janata Maidan. PM Modi is expected to land in Bhubaneswar at 3:40 PM,…
Bhubaneswar(Newshub desk): In a fresh directive issued by the Odisha School and Mass Education Department, all government and private schools across the state will now reopen on June 20, pushing the earlier reopening date by two days. The rescheduling—originally set for June 18—was communicated through an official letter to district education officers to ensure thorough…
Bhubaneswar, June 16(Newshub Desk): In a major breakthrough against a growing cybercrime network, the state cyber police arrested a 41-year-old man, Uma Shankar Dixit of Kaupur village, Bhadrak district, for facilitating money laundering through a fake company account. Dixit allegedly created a fictitious firm named Dixit Enterprises, which served as a mule account for a…
