Bhubaneswar: Amid the ongoing strike by the Odisha Drivers’ Mahasangha, the Private Bus Owners Association has decided to resume bus services across the state from Saturday. The move comes as a major relief to lakhs of commuters who have been severely impacted by the four-day transport disruption. The decision was finalised during a high-level meeting…
London: In a career-defining moment, 23-year-old Amanda Anisimova of the United States shocked World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a tense Wimbledon 2025 semifinal, winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to reach her maiden Grand Slam final. Seeded 13th, Anisimova held her nerve through a two-hour, 36-minute battle on Centre Court, producing fearless tennis against the powerful…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step to strengthen academic accountability in schools, the Odisha Government has introduced key amendments to the Odisha Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010. The new provisions, detailed in the Odisha Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules, 2025, mandate structured annual examinations for students…
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Odisha has been conferred with the prestigious Agriculture Leadership Award as the Best State for Agriculture by the Agriculture Today Group, a leading national media organisation in the agri-sector. The award was presented at the 16th Agriculture Leadership Conclave held in New Delhi, acknowledging Odisha’s transformative strides in agricultural growth, innovation, and inclusive…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department of Odisha held its 35th Dashboard Review Meeting on Monday, with a renewed focus on citizen-centric urban development and timely execution of key infrastructure projects. The review meeting was chaired by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary to the Government of Odisha, who called for enhanced coordination, accountability, and…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable testament to the growing trust in Odisha’s evolving public transport infrastructure, recent data shows that more than 57% of users on the Odisha Yatri platform between October 2024 and July 2025 were women. Of the 2.57 lakh commuters who availed services through the app during this period, over 1.48 lakh were…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has ordered a high-level enquiry into the tragic stampede incident that occurred near the Gundicha Temple in Puri on June 29, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of three devotees. The decision was announced through a notification (No-1389/C) issued by the Home (Special Section) Department on the same day. The…
Bhubaneswar: Transport services across Odisha came to a grinding halt today as over two lakh drivers participated in a massive state-wide strike under the banner of the Odisha Driver Mahasangh. The protest, known as the ‘Quit Steering Wheel’ movement, has brought both public and commercial transportation to a near-complete stop, affecting daily commuters, freight services,…
Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has filed a formal complaint with Singhadwar Police Station after visuals showing individuals using mobile phones atop the chariots of the Holy Trinity during this year’s Rath Yatra went viral on social media platforms. Despite strict prohibitory orders issued by SJTA banning the use and possession of mobile…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards sustainable urban living, the Odisha Government today launched a month-long awareness campaign to promote rooftop gardening and urban horticulture across the state. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, flagged off a specially designed campaign vehicle—a mobile “Ratha” to spread…
