Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the recruitment of 5,248 MBBS doctors and 126 dentists this year to address the existing vacancies in the state’s healthcare system. State Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling informed the Assembly on Monday that the Odisha Public Service Commission has been directed to complete the recruitment process within the year….
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to support women who have survived sexual violence, Odisha’s Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary (Administration) Anu Garg chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to discuss the implementation of the ‘Subhadra Yojana’. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to rape survivors across the state. All District Magistrates and Commissioners…
Bhubaneswar: The seventh edition of Odisha Manaska, a thought-provoking discussion and collective wisdom gathering series organized by All Things Odisha, was held at the collective space of Extra Odinari and Safe Odisha for Her in Saheed Nagar.
Bhubaneswar: Despite various government efforts, child marriage continues to be a pressing issue in Odisha, with over 8,100 cases reported in the past six years. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, speaking in the Assembly on February 15, revealed that the highest number of cases were recorded in tribal-dominated districts, where girls’ school dropout rates are…
Bhubaneswar: The state-level theater festival “Ranga Sangam,” organized by the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi under the aegis of the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture, commenced today at Bhanja Kala Mandap. The festival will continue until 20th February, showcasing a diverse range of Odia theatrical performances. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Ekamra MLA…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Men’s Hockey Team bounced back in style, avenging their 1-3 defeat in the opening game with a commanding 2-0 victory against Spain at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25 (Men). The thrilling match, held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar, saw a passionate crowd turn up to support the home team….
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light rainfall in several districts of Odisha over three days, beginning February 19. According to an IMD statement, light rain is expected at one or two places in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhargarh, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, and Balasore on February 19. A yellow warning has been issued…
Bhubaneswar: A three-day residential training program on Natural Farming was successfully conducted at the Centre of Natural Farming, Sambhav, Odisha, from 13th to 15th February 2025. The training was organized for State and District Officials of Odisha, supported by the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India,…
Bhubaneswar: In a gripping encounter at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Sunday, England secured a hard-fought victory over India in the FIH Hockey Pro League (Women), winning the bonus point in a tense shootout after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Navneet Kaur (53’) and debutant Rutaja Dadaso Pisal (57’) found the net for India,…
Bhubaneswar: The fisheries sector, often referred to as the ‘Blue Economy,’ has immense potential for employment generation, nutritional security, and foreign exchange earnings, said Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati at the closing ceremony of the State-Level Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Fair—Matsya-Prani Samavesh Odisha 2025. The event was held at Biju Patnaik Playground in Baramunda…
