Odisha

Odisha Cancels Students' Union Polls. Nominate Representatives, Says Education Department

Education | Press Trust of India | Friday August 23, 2019

Odisha government on Thursday cancelled the annual students' union elections in the current year in colleges and universities across the state.

Three Elephants Killed After Being Hit By Iron Ore-Laden Truck In Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 22, 2019

Three elephants were killed after being hit by a truck on a national highway in Odisha's Keonjhar district early on Thursday, a forest official said.

Nearly 1,000 kg Cannabis Seized In Odisha, 2 Arrested: Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Police have seized over 974 kg of cannabis, valued at around Rs 90 lakh, from a vehicle in Odisha's Ganjam district and arrested two persons in connection with the case, an official said on Tuesday.

Watch: Rare Flying Snake Seized From Odisha Man

Bhubaneshwar News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From ANI) | Tuesday August 20, 2019

Per the Wildlife Protection Act, offences related to possession, trade and commerce of wild animals attracts imprisonment and heavy fine.

Case Against Odisha Senior Cop For Allegedly Assaulting Pregnant Woman

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 18, 2019

A case has been registered against the Superintendent of Police of Odisha's Sundargarh district for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman last month which lead to her miscarriage, a police officer said on Sunday.

NIT Professor, Wife Kill Themselves In Odisha; Childless, Says Note

Cities | ANI | Sunday August 18, 2019

An Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Technology and his wife committed suicide at their home in Odisha's Rourkela, the police said today.

Dharmendra Pradhan Makes Aerial Survey Of Flood Hit Areas In Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 17, 2019

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of areas ravaged by heavy rain and flash flood in west Odisha and promised all possible assistance from the Centre.

Odisha Revises Medical Bond Policy For PG Medical, Super Speciality Courses

Education | Press Trust of India | Friday August 16, 2019

The Odisha government said it will revise the medical bond policy for post-graduation and super speciality courses, in a bid to retain qualified professionals in this field.

Odisha Degree Admission: Spot Selection List Released

Education | NDTV Education Team | Thursday August 15, 2019

SAMS Odisha of Higher Education Department, Odisha Government, has released the spot merit list on the official website.

Duration Of Maths, English And Science Classes Extended In Odisha Schools

Education | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Odisha government on Tuesday decided to increase the duration of classes in three subjects- Mathematics, English and Science - in all state-run schools.

Odisha Woman Alleges Husband Gave Her Triple Talaq: Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 13, 2019

A Muslim woman from the Soro area in Odisha's Balasore district has lodged a complaint with the administration, accusing her husband of giving her triple talaq on Monday, the auspicious day of Eid-al-Adha, an official said on Tuesday.

Odisha Man Forced To Live In Tree House After Elephants Destroy His Home

India News | ANI | Tuesday August 13, 2019

A man in a village in Odisha has been forced to live in a tree house with his son after his home was damaged by wild elephants three days ago.

Odisha Relief Commissioner Asks For Flood Damage Assessment Report

Bhubaneshwar News | ANI | Sunday August 11, 2019

Odisha Special Relief Commissioner Bishnupada Sethi has written to nine district collectors to submit an assessment report by August 17 on the damage caused to public properties due to recent flood.

Odisha Class 10th Supplementary Result Released

Education | NDTV Education Team | Thursday August 8, 2019

The BSE Odisha result can be accessed either from bseodisha.ac.in or directly from the India Results portal (at indiaresults.com).

Heavy Rain Batters Parts Of Odisha, Creates Flood-Like Situation In 2 Districts

Bhubaneshwar News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 7, 2019

With the depression over Bay of Bengal intensifying today into a deep depression, heavy downpour battered several parts of Odisha, triggering a flood-like situation and disrupting train services in some areas, a senior official said.