Asit Tripathy Appointed Odisha Chief Secretary

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday appointed senior IAS officer Asit Tripathy as the Chief Secretary. The post of chief secretary had fallen vacant with the resignation of Aditya Prasad Padhi, who will take charge is the State…

RDC Collapses At I-Day Event In Khurda

Khurda: Revenue Divisional Commissioner (Central Division), Anil Kumar Samal was rushed to a hospital after he collapsed during an Independence Day celebration in Khurda on Thursday. According to reports, the RDC was the chief guest at the…

Hirakud Dam Opens Flood Gates

Sambalpur/Bhubaneswar: With the water level of the Hirakud dam flowing over 621 feet, almost near the optimum mark of 630 feet, the dam authorities opened 16 gates on Thursday. Principal Secretary of Water Resources, Pradip Jena informed…

‘Let Us Make Ourselves Worthy Of Our Freedom’

‘So, what are you doing on August 15?’ This question is doing the round in offices, communities, localities and societies. As luck would have it, the big day has fallen on a Thursday. The rest is simple. Take leave on Friday and then…

Not Many Takers For I-Day Memorabilia In City

Bhubaneswar: If there is one that is missing from the markets in the days leading to Independence Day celebrations, it is the plastic flags. A round of the state capital markets reveals lesser shops selling Independence Day paraphernalia…

Older Diesels Of Maruti & Hyundai Axed

With the new BS-VI emission norms set to kick in from April 2020, old small diesel engines are no longer viable for upgrades. Maruti is discontinuing the 1.3-litre 75bhp diesel engine from the Ertiga MUV, according to media reports. This…

OnePlus TV Officially Confirmed

OnePlus has revealed the name and logo of its upcoming TV series. The company said that the 'OnePlus TV' is an extension of the brand’s ‘Never Settle’ mindset. “OnePlus is committed to the vision of a connected home environment. The…