Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing higher education infrastructure, the Odisha government has approved a ₹104 crore development project for 90 grant-in-aid private colleges across the state. The initiative aims to improve physical infrastructure through new construction and renovation efforts. According to an official release, the funds will be allocated for student hostels, additional…
Bhubaneswar: In view of the construction of an Air Concourse and other modernization and safety-related works at Cuttack Railway Station under the Khurda Road Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR), three long-distance trains will be temporarily diverted for a month. From February 16 to March 17, 2025, these trains will be rerouted via Barang-Naraj Marthapur-Kapilas…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance youth employability, the Odisha government has intensified efforts to implement the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) effectively across the state. A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhavan on Tuesday focused on strategizing the seamless execution of the scheme, ensuring maximum participation and…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark move towards digital governance, the Odisha Legislative Assembly has embraced a paperless future with the full implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Speaker Surama Padhi, inaugurated the ‘NeVA Digital House’ today, marking a major step in modernizing legislative processes in the state. During…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards enhancing Odisha’s aviation sector, the third High Power Committee (HPC) meeting on aviation-related developments was held today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhavan. The discussions focused on expanding regional connectivity, upgrading key airports, and accelerating the development of the Shree Jagannath International Airport…
Bhubaneswar: Bollywood film producer Boney Kapoor and actor Arjun Kapoor met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. During the meeting, Boney Kapoor invited the Chief Minister to attend the upcoming Celebrity Cricket League in Odisha as the chief guest. Kapoor highlighted Odisha’s vast natural beauty and well-equipped facilities…
Bhubaneswar: The Odissi dance community came together in Bhubaneswar to celebrate the 99th birth anniversary of the legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, the architect of modern Odissi. A special evening of classical music and dance was organized at Utkal Rangamancha on February 12, 2025, by Sṛjan—Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa (GKCMON) in collaboration with the Guru…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards promoting organic farming and ensuring chemical-free Mahaprasad at Shree Jagannath Temple, a consultation meeting was held at Krushi Bhavan Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of Shree Mandira and Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department. The meeting focused on the introduction of…
Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for primary and upper primary school teachers, the Odisha government has announced a hike in the monthly remuneration of Junior Teacher (Schematics) engaged under the Samagra Shiksha scheme. The salary has been increased from ₹11,100 to ₹16,000, effective from Thursday. The state government issued a notification on Wednesday stating that…
Ahmedabad: England batters once again failed to impress as Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Hardik Pandya claimed two wickets each to seal an emphatic 142-run victory for India in the third ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. Despite getting off to a great start, England failed to capitalise on the…
