Bhubaneswar: Addressing delays in welfare delivery, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Monday facilitated the release of over ₹61 crore to more than 79,000 beneficiaries under the ‘Subhadra’ scheme, covering those who had missed earlier instalments due to technical glitches and pending verifications. The disbursement was carried out virtually from the Women and Child Development…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening its push towards a resilient and technology-driven power sector, the Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited on Monday operationalised a cutting-edge Power System Simulation Laboratory at its Power Training Centre (PTC) in Chandaka. The facility was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who highlighted the importance of advanced infrastructure in ensuring…
Bhubaneswar: The Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) events at the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 concluded with high-energy apparatus finals at the Gymnastics High Performance Centre, Kalinga Stadium, bringing the prestigious national championship to a close. In the senior category, Niranjana Punia of Haryana clinched gold in the balance beam event, while Anoushka…
Bhubaneswar: Consumers across Odisha will have to pay more for milk as the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation has revised its retail prices upward by ₹4 per litre, effective from today. The decision comes alongside an increase in procurement rates aimed at supporting dairy farmers. As per the revised rates, toned milk is now…
Bhubaneswar: Baranica Elangovan continued her record-breaking run at the indoor athletics meet, clearing 4.23m to set a new national record in the women’s pole vault at the indoor stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The 29-year-old athlete from Tamil Nadu bettered her own previous national mark of 4.22m, which she had set at the same venue…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to ensure round-the-clock drinking water supply in urban areas, undertaking a detailed review of the Public Health Engineering Organisation’s (PHEO) Annual Action Plans for 2026–27, 2027–28 and 2028–29. The review meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Usha Padhee at Kharabela Bhawan, focused on expanding 24×7 water coverage…
Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday visited the headquarters of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to review the conduct of the NEET UG 2026 examination, being held across the country. During his visit, the Minister assessed key operational arrangements, including examination logistics, coordination with test centres, and real-time monitoring systems put in place…
Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has appointed noted lyricist and communications expert Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, the country’s public service broadcaster. A prominent creative professional, Joshi is widely recognised for his contributions across literature, advertising, cinema and public communication. Known for his evocative writing and strong cultural connect, his…
Bhubaneswar: Marking a push towards safer campuses and industry-aligned education, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday introduced the ShaktiShree mobile application along with a structured internship guideline framework for students in higher education institutions. The announcements were made during a national-level workshop attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and State Higher Education…
Bhubaneswar: Day 3 of the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27 witnessed high-quality performances in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) events at the Gymnastics High Performance Centre, Kalinga Stadium. In the Junior Women’s Individual All-Around competition, Pahel Shah from Maharashtra clinched the gold medal with a score of 41.366, showcasing consistency and precision…
