New Delhi: Shibu Soren, the towering figure of Jharkhand politics and founding father of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), passed away on Monday morning at the age of 81. He was undergoing treatment for kidney-related complications and had been on life support for the past month. His son, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, announced the news…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure nutritional equity among school children, the Odisha government has announced the inclusion of fruits in the midday meal menu for students who do not consume eggs. The decision will benefit thousands of vegetarian students under the PM POSHAN (Midday Meal) scheme. The School and Mass Education (S&ME) Department issued a directive today…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today disbursed the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme to nearly 34.85 lakh farmers in Odisha, amounting to ₹697 crore, during a state-level event held at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar. The programme was organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment. The disbursal coincided with…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push towards citizen-centric governance and timely redressal of public grievances, the Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha today organized a Camp Court at UNNATI Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, for the speedy disposal of appeal cases under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982. The special court was chaired by Usha Padhee, Principal…
Bhubaneswar: Two Odia films — Puskara and The Sea and Seven Villages — have earned national recognition at the 71st National Film Awards. Puskara, directed by Subhransu Das, bagged the award for Best Odia Feature Film. Based on the Odia novel Nadabindu by author Shankar Tripathy, the film traces the life of its protagonist Neelakantha…
New Delhi: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were announced today, recognizing outstanding achievements in Indian cinema. This edition saw 332 entries in the feature film category, 115 non-feature films, along with 27 books and 16 critics’ submissions. The critically acclaimed film ‘12th Fail’ won the Best Feature Film…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards preserving and promoting Odisha’s spiritual and cultural heritage, a high-level meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing & Urban Development Department, to deliberate on the creation of a world-class Sri Jagannath Museum, Library, and Culture Research Centre in Puri. The meeting…
Bhubaneswar: The 23rd meeting of the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, was held on Tuesday at Lok Seva Bhawan, focusing on critical governance and policy initiatives. The Cabinet approved five proposals spanning four departments, reflecting the state government’s emphasis on administrative reforms, enterprise promotion, and legal and fiscal efficiency. Briefing the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to welcome international athletes as it hosts the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition for the first time at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium on August 10, 2025. With just days to go, Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj visited the venue on Wednesday to review preparations and ensure readiness…
Mumbai: Global pharmaceutical stocks took a major hit on Friday after former US President Donald Trump sent letters to 17 international drug companies, urging them to drastically cut prices in the United States. The unexpected move rattled investors worldwide, with Indian pharma stocks also feeling the tremors despite no Indian company receiving such communication. The…
