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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg has called for expanding livelihood opportunities for rural families and strengthening women’s financial independence by helping more self-help groups (SHGs) develop into small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Chairing the fifth Steering Committee meeting of the Odisha Livelihood Mission (OLM) at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday, Garg stressed the need…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg has directed all concerned departments and District Collectors to complete compliance-related work within the timeline set by the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) for effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules-2026. Chairing the first meeting of the state-level committee on implementation of the rules at Lok Seva…

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar police have banned DJ music during Dussehra idol immersion processions in the city, warning that violations will result in the seizure of equipment and registration of criminal cases. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Saravana Vivek M announced the restriction on Tuesday, saying the police had held two meetings with immersion procession organisers to…

Dhenkanal: The martial heritage of Odisha’s Paikas came alive at Kandabindha village in Dhenkanal district during the 42nd edition of Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW), where members of the local Mallaluha Kabata Paika Yuvaka Sangha showcased traditional weapons and highlighted the village’s centuries-old warrior traditions. Held during the Durga Puja festivities, the heritage walk was organised…

Bhubaneswar: Braj Mohan Ram on Sunday took oath as the new Governor of Odisha at a ceremony held at Lok Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, formally assuming charge of the constitutional office. Odisha High Court Chief Justice Harish Tandon administered the oath of office and secrecy to Ram at 11 am in the newly constructed Abhishek Hall…