New Delhi: The Lok Sabha passed the Women’s Reservation Bill on Wednesday evening after eight hours of vigorous debate. The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam will grant 33% seats to women in the Lower House of Parliament as well as state legislative assemblies. The bill was passed with 454 members voting in favour of it, with…
Bhubaneswar: Geeta Mehta, an acclaimed author, documentary filmmaker, and journalist, and the daughter of the legendary Biju Patnaik, has passed away in Delhi. She was the elder sister of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and was married to the late renowned American publisher, Sonny Mehta. Born in 1943 to Biju and Gyan Patnaik in Delhi, she…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM), in collaboration with Water.org and UNICEF, conducted a workshop on ‘Sustainable WASH Financing: Empowering 25 Lakh Households for Sustainable Water and Sanitation Solutions in Odisha’ in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. The objective of the workshop was to foster the exchange of experiences, knowledge, and success stories while showcasing the remarkable efforts…
Bhubaneswar: The Intensified Mission Indradhanush drive (IMI 5.0) is set to launch in Odisha on September 11. The mission aims to identify and register all children under 5 years and pregnant women who may have missed their vaccine doses. It will be executed in three rounds, spanning from September to November 2023, with each round…
Kathmandu: The 2nd Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) concluded on September 3 in Kathmandu, Nepal, marking a successful gathering of renowned literary figures, intellectuals, and artists from across South Asia. Attending the inaugural ceremony on September 1, the Foreign Minister of Nepal, NP Saud expressed his optimism that the festival would play a pivotal role…
Bhubaneswar: In a gesture of solidarity and support, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced financial assistance of Rs 5 Crore for the flood-affected state of Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh has recently witnessed extensive damage to life and property due to incessant rains and severe flooding. The aid will be disbursed from the Chief Minister’s Relief…
Bhubaneswar: After hosting the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup and Intercontinental Cup matches at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, football fans in India, especially Odisha, have a new reason to celebrate. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has officially informed the Football Association of Odisha that the state will serve as the host for the…
Bhubaneswar: The ST & SC Development, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare Department in Odisha have announced financial assistance to ST and SC students pursuing higher education under Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protshan Yojana (MMCPY). Under this scheme, the state government will reimburse the course fees for eligible ST and SC students enrolled in MBBS and engineering…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering move, Odisha is poised to become the first state in India to implement GPS-enabled tracking devices for under-trial prisoners (UTPs) facing non-heinous charges. The Odisha prison department has proposed equipping these UTPs with tamper-proof tracking devices, estimated to cost between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000, to alleviate prison overcrowding and reduce…
Bhubaneswar: On the commemoration of National Sports Day, the Odisha government honoured sports personalities from various fields for their remarkable contributions in the realm of sports and games. In an award ceremony, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik conferred the coveted Biju Patnaik Sports Award upon Cyclist Swasti Singh, recognizing her exceptional achievements in the world of…
