Bhubaneswar: A five-day Residential Hands-on Skill Development Training Programme for students of Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools has commenced across Odisha, aiming to strengthen practical competencies and boost employability among youth. The training, organised by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), is being held simultaneously at three premier institutions — the Central Tool Room…

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a midday alert, warning that Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Montha’ (pronounced Mon-Tha) is inching closer to the Andhra Pradesh coast and will likely make landfall near Kakinada late this evening or night. The system is expected to unleash heavy rain, strong winds, and rough sea conditions across…

Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone ‘Montha’ barreling toward the Andhra Pradesh coast, the Odisha government has intensified its preparedness measures, evacuating more than 11,000 people from vulnerable coastal and low-lying regions. The cyclone’s outer bands have already brought heavy rain and strong winds to several southern districts of the state. Authorities said the government plans to evacuate…

Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Montha expected to impact parts of south and southwestern Odisha in the coming days, the State Health and Family Welfare Department has announced full preparedness to handle any health-related emergencies. A high-level review meeting, chaired by Health Secretary Aswathy S., was held this evening via video conferencing with district collectors, CDMOs, and…