Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative development, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday approved the promotion of 30 Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The promotions fill vacancies determined by the Central Government for the years 2023 and 2024, strengthening Odisha’s bureaucratic framework. According to the official notification, the promoted officers…
Bhubaneswar: The historic Paralakhemundi Railway Station is set for a transformative upgrade under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, an initiative by the Ministry of Railways aimed at modernizing railway stations across India. With a redevelopment budget of ₹16.4 crore, the station will be enhanced with state-of-the-art facilities while preserving its rich heritage. Established in 1899…
Bhubaneswar: A powerful community-driven movement took shape in Bhubaneswar as concerned citizens, activists, and survivors gathered for the inaugural session of Speak Against Violence, an initiative aimed at confronting the rising incidents of gender-based violence in Odisha.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards rural empowerment, the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) has successfully integrated over 4,12,548 previously excluded rural households into the Self-Help Group (SHG) network under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM). The mobilization campaign, which ran from March 8 to March 31, 2025, focused on ensuring 100% inclusion of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant recognition of Odisha’s rich cultural legacy, the Rath Yatra of Puri and Bali Jatra of Cuttack have been included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Ministry of Culture. Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Dr. Arabinda Padhee, shared the news…
Miami: Jakub Mensik overcame rain and an opponent chasing history when he stunned six-time champion Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 7-6(4) for the Miami Open trophy. The 19-year-old Czech player stopped Djokovic from claiming the 100th tour-level title of his career to become the second-youngest titlist in tournament history behind Carlos Alcaraz, who lifted the trophy in 2022…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to experience light rain and thundershowers starting April 2, bringing temporary relief from the ongoing heatwave. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), sporadic rainfall is expected in parts of southern and coastal Odisha over the next few days, though temperatures will largely remain unchanged. The first showers are likely to…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step to promote Odia identity, the Odisha government has declared a 14-day celebration, ‘Odia Pakhya,’ from April 1 (Odisha Day) to April 14 (Odia New Year and Maha Vishuba Sankranti). This initiative aims to highlight the state’s language, culture, and rich heritage through a series of events and awareness programs. Announcing…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district. The scheme aims to address the long-standing issue of housing for the underprivileged by providing them with pucca houses. “Since the 1970s, securing a house has been a major challenge for the poor and common people. Even…
Bilaspur: In a significant step towards infrastructure development and sustainable livelihood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, initiated commencement of work, and dedicated to the nation multiple projects worth over Rs 33,700 crore in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, today. The event, marking the auspicious beginning of the New Year and the first day of Navratri,…
