Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Excise Department has announced plans to set up 25 new excise stations across the state to enhance enforcement activities and address issues related to illicit alcohol and smuggling. In a directive issued to all Excise Superintendents, the Excise Commissioner revealed that the new stations will be strategically located to improve oversight and…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha convened a State Consultation Workshop on ‘Creating Enabling Ecosystem for Services in Tier 2 and 3 Cities’ in Bhubaneswar today. The workshop brought together key officials and stakeholders to discuss strategies for fostering service-led growth in smaller cities. The event featured prominent participants including Manoj Ahuja, Chief Secretary of Odisha;…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stirred controversy with his proposal to rename Ravenshaw University, one of Odisha’s most esteemed educational institutions. The suggestion has sparked a robust debate among students, alumni, and the wider public. Speaking at a recent event, Pradhan argued for the university’s name to be changed to honor local heroes and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 481 development projects worth ₹1,151 crore across Odisha’s 30 districts during the State-level Local Self-Government Day ceremony at Lok Seva Bhavan. In his address, the Chief Minister emphasized the role of self-governance in ensuring the delivery of basic services to citizens. He called…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sounded an alert following the detection of bird flu in nearby regions. The civic body has advised chicken vendors to temporarily halt the procurement of poultry from affected areas and urged residents to remain cautious. In its advisory, the BMC called for increased vigilance, requesting citizens to report…
New Delhi: A chopper, being transported to the Gauchar airstrip by an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter for repairs, crashed in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag on Saturday morning. The chopper, operated by Crystal Aviation Company, had previously made an emergency landing near the Kedarnath helipad on May 24, 2024, due to a technical fault. The MI-17 had lifted…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the launch of the PM-USHA program as a testament to the success of the ‘Double Engine Government,’ emphasizing its potential to revolutionize education in the state. Introduced on the 81st day of the government, the program reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for India’s education sector and aims…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated three new Vande Bharat Express trains via videoconferencing, marking a significant stride towards enhancing India’s railway connectivity.
New Delhi: Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, visited the All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) on Friday, where he inspected the campus and reviewed the treatment facilities available to patients. During a program held at the institute, he reaffirmed the government’s commitment…
Ahmedabad: India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), an undertaking of the Department of Posts, marked its 7th Foundation Day with a special program at the Ahmedabad General Post Office (GPO). Postmaster General of the North Gujarat Region, Shri Krishna Kumar Yadav, led the celebrations, highlighting the bank’s significant role in promoting financial inclusion and digital banking…
