Bhubaneswar: India’s labour force is set to benefit from a new wave of inclusive reforms, with the Union Government prioritising dignity, security, and opportunity for workers. At a high-level national consultation meeting chaired by Union Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, states across the country—including Odisha—pledged active cooperation in shaping transformative policies. Representing Odisha,…
Cuttack: The Juvenile Justice Committee of the High Court of Orissa, in collaboration with the Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), Government of Odisha, and UNICEF, today organised a State Level Juvenile Justice Consultation on the theme “Safeguarding the Girl Child: Towards a Safer and Enabling Environment for Her in India” at the Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to transform Puri, the sacred abode of Lord Jagannath, into a world-class heritage city, while safeguarding its cultural and spiritual identity. A high-level review meeting was held today under the joint chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan to…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed all District Collectors to keep a close watch on the fertiliser distribution system through Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) and Large Area Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS) to ensure timely and transparent delivery to farmers. The directive came during a review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, where the…
Liverpool: India’s impressive run at the World Boxing Championships continued on Thursday with Pooja Rani and Jaismine Lamboria storming into the semifinals, assuring the country of two additional medals. In a thrilling women’s 80kg quarterfinal, two-time Asian champion Pooja Rani overcame a tough challenge from Poland’s Emilia Koterska, winning 3:2 on points. While Koterska edged…
Kathmandu: A day after Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli stepped down amid unprecedented Gen-Z protests, Nepal’s young leaders struggled on Wednesday to agree on who should head the next government. The uncertainty lingers even as the Nepal Army, now overseeing law and order, prepares for crucial talks with protest representatives. Discussions among Gen-Z activists have…
New Delhi: Widespread protests in Nepal, led by the Gen Z movement, have begun to disrupt cross-border movement into India, causing long delays in the transport of goods and people. The bottleneck at checkpoints in West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh is already impacting trade, prompting India to scale up security along sensitive stretches. Officials…
Bhubaneswar: You can have an idea, but may not execute it. You can execute someone else’s idea so perfectly that you become a pioneer. Odia film Lahari, that’s hitting the theatres on September 12 (Friday) across Odisha, brings to the celluloid a transformative story, germinated and nourished in the rural belts of this state that’s…
Bhubaneswar: A long-awaited aspiration of Odisha’s mud crab farmers is finally taking shape. The State government has approved the establishment of Odisha’s first-ever Mud Crab Hatchery in Paradip, with an investment of ₹2.81 crore, supported by the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department’s ECRICC–GCF project. The hatchery, with a seed production capacity of 5 lakh…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accelerate urban transformation across Odisha, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Monday chaired a detailed review meeting at Kharavela Bhawan, directing officials to prioritize timely implementation of projects and ensure visible improvements in civic life. The Minister made it clear that accountability and efficiency must…
