Odisha

In a significant development within India’s educational landscape, Professor Sukumar Mishra, hailing from Odisha, has assumed the esteemed position of Director at the Indian Institute of Technology, Dhanbad (IIT-Dhanbad). This appointment marks a pivotal moment not only for IIT-Dhanbad but also for the broader academic community, as Mishra brings with him a wealth of experience,…

Orange Alert for Extreme Heatwave ·       Affected Districts: Mayurbhanj, Angul, Nayagarh, Khurda, Cuttack. ·       Daytime temperatures are expected to soar above 40°C in numerous areas. ·       Immediate Precautions Advised ·       Temperature Records Broken as Bhubaneswar, the state capital, registered a scorching temperature of 43.6°C, marking the highest recorded temperature of the season. ·       In response to the heatwave forecast, the…

A former Congress MLA from Odisha’s Aul constituency (2014-2019), sold a portion of his ancestral land to finance his daughter’s campaign. ·       Facing a financial crunch aggravated by the freeze on party accounts by the Income Tax department, Sharma made this tough decision. ·       Expressing dismay over the lack of financial support from the Congress party, Sharma…

AIIMS Bhubaneswar witnessed a remarkable feat as doctors undertook a complex surgery to save the life of a premature newborn. ·       The child struggled to feed and experienced alarming symptoms, including vomiting, prompting a desperate search for solutions by the medical team at AIIMS. ·       After exhaustive assessments and diagnostic tests, specialists discovered a critical anomaly—a missing…

Today’s dawn heralds the commencement of the revered Rukuna Rath Yatra, a cherished tradition at the heart of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. In the colorful mosaic of Odisha’s festivals, chariot-pulling ceremonies occupy a cherished place, eagerly awaited by devotees from far and wide. Among these, the Rukuna Ratha Yatra of the Lingaraja Temple holds a preeminent position,…