Nice, France: India made a powerful pitch for urgent international action on ocean health at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), with Union Minister of Earth Sciences (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh, urging the global community to adopt a robust ‘Nice Ocean Action Plan’. Addressing the high-level gathering, Dr. Singh unveiled India’s significant advances in…
Bhubaneswar: Marking a significant step towards strengthening urban policing infrastructure, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated the newly constructed office building of the Bhubaneswar Urban Police Deputy Commissioner (DCP). Built at a cost of ₹7.80 crore, the four-storey facility spans 2,272 square meters and is equipped with modern amenities to improve service delivery…
New Delhi: To tackle one of the major contributors to air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Tuesday signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE-2025) results were declared today, marking a key milestone for thousands of students aspiring to join technical and professional courses across the state. The announcement was made by Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain at an official ceremony held at the SCTEVT Conference Hall. Congratulating the successful…
Nice, France: Union Minister of Earth Sciences (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh, held a key bilateral meeting today with Vidar Helgesen, UNESCO emissary and Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), with a shared focus on strengthening international cooperation for ocean conservation. Dr. Singh, who is leading the Indian delegation to the 3rd United…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark move to promote regional language-based learning, the Higher Education Department of the Government of Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, to offer a wide range of academic programmes in the Odia language. The collaboration will enable IGNOU to offer Bachelor’s…
Puri: As the sacred town of Puri gears up for the grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra, the Odisha Government has assured devotees that preparations are well on track. With less than two weeks remaining for the Snana Yatra—a key prelude to the main event—officials confirmed that nearly 80% of…
Bhubaneswar: In a major move to support families affected by human-wildlife conflicts, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an increase in the compensation for deaths caused by wildlife attacks from ₹6 lakh to ₹10 lakh. The decision comes as a significant relief to villagers living in close proximity to forest areas, who frequently bear…
Cuttack: Odisha Police Constable Anupama Swain was honoured on Monday by Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania for bringing international acclaim to the state with her stellar performance at the 9th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championship held recently in Amman, Jordan. At a special felicitation ceremony held at the State Police Headquarters in Cuttack, DGP…
Puri: The 11th edition of the Puri Heritage Walk (PHW) was successfully held on Sunday, drawing together twenty heritage researchers from across Odisha. The walk, aimed at exploring the rich cultural and architectural legacy of Srikhetra, brought to light intricate traditions behind the making of Lord Jagannath’s chariots, as well as significant insights into temples and…
