BJD to launch Ama Gaon Ama Vikash programme on July 1
Bhubaneswar: Continuing its bid to connect with the rural masses ahead of the 2019 elections, the ruling BJD will launch its ‘Ama Gaon, Ama Vikash (our village, our development)’ programme…
Nine companies receive Kalinga CSR award
Bhubaneswar: In recognition of the best practices in corporate social responsibility (CSR), the prestigious Kalinga CSR award was conferred on nine organizations at an event organized by…
OSHB extends gratuity benefits to non-regular employees
Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB) has approved extension of gratuity benefits to all its eligible non-regular employees, who come under the purview of Payment of Gratuity…
Ransonware cripples computers of two more govt hosp
Bhubaneswar: Government hospitals in the state continue to feel the heat of WannaCry Ransomware virus. On Saturday afternoon, the malware was detected in two computers of Kesinga Community…
Over 35 houses gutted in fire mishaps
Cuttack: More than 35 houses were gutted as a major fire broke out in Bengali slum near Nirgundi toll plaza at Muguli late on Friday.
It took five fire tenders an hour to douse the…
Bhubaneswar among top five cities impacted by ransomware virus attack: Quick Heal
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar is among the top five cities in the country impacted by ransomware virus attack, said Quick Heal Technologies Limited, a leading cyber security…
Keep system, anti-virus software updated to prevent ransomware attack: IT minister to…
Bhubaneswar: The information technology department has issued guidelines to all the government departments and internet users to keep their system and anti-virus software updated to protect…
GST will benefit industry, consumers: Naveen
Bhubaneswar: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been identified as a major financial reform and will transform the entire country into a single market, said chief minister Naveen Patnaik…
5 copycat Maoists held in Sambalpur
Sambalpur: Police on Wednesday arrested five fake Maoists at Ghusuriguda under Jamankira police station limits in Sambalpur district.
Police sources said the five persons, pretending to…
Pradip Amat elected speaker of assembly
Bhubaneswar: BJD leader and former finance minister Pradip Amat was on Tuesday unanimously elected as the speaker of Odisha legislative assembly.
Deputy speaker Sanand Marandi announced…