Tokyo: In a historic moment for Japan, Sanae Takaichi was elected as the country’s next Prime Minister on Tuesday, becoming the first woman ever to hold the position. Her election followed a runoff vote in Japan’s Parliament after winning the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) last weekend. Takaichi, 64, secured 237 votes…
Bhubaneswar: A new book titled “Garimamaya Auli Itihas”, authored by Golaka Bihari Singh, was released on Friday at Geet Gobind Sadan in Bhubaneswar. The book offers a compelling and deeply researched account of Aul, one of Odisha’s significant princely states, exploring its cultural, social, and political evolution. Speaking at the launch, eminent litterateur Dr. Gourahari…
Bhubaneswar: In view of Diwali celebrations, the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has announced revised timings for its ‘Ama Bus’ service. On October 20, 2025, bus operations will be available only up to 3 PM across all cities where the service runs. The announcement was made through CRUT’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, informing passengers…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push toward strengthening grassroots governance and empowering rural communities, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday virtually laid the foundation stone for 471 new Gram Panchayat offices across Odisha from Lok Seva Bhawan. On the occasion, he also distributed the first installment of ₹40,000 each under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana to…
Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary of the Commerce and Transport Department, Usha Padhee, visited the State Transport Authority (STA) on Friday and reviewed the implementation of various ongoing initiatives under the Transport Department. During her visit, Padhee held detailed discussions with the officers and staff of the Authority, focusing particularly on the One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for…
Nuapada: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, R. S. Gopalan (IAS), along with Additional DGP and State Police Nodal Officer Sanjay Kumar and senior officials from the Election Commission of India (ECI), visited Nuapada on Friday to review preparations, law and order arrangements, and administrative readiness for the upcoming by-election in the 71-Nuapada Assembly Constituency. The…
Bhubaneswar: As cybercrimes continue to rise alongside India’s expanding digital landscape, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched the Cyber Security Awareness Campaign 2025, a month-long statewide initiative to educate citizens on safe digital practices and build a more resilient cyber ecosystem in Odisha. Launching the campaign at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has earned national acclaim for its exemplary performance under the Dharati Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Yojana, receiving the Best Performing State Award under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. The prestigious award was presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at a national event…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Police Housing and Welfare Corporation (OPHWC) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Home Department, Government of Odisha, setting an ambitious turnover target of ₹1,500 crore for the financial year 2025–26. The MoU was signed at the Home Department’s Conference Hall by Satyabrata Sahu, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary,…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Government of Odisha, on Thursday held an extensive discussion with the 6th State Finance Commission at the Conference Hall of Kharavela Bhawan to deliberate on the priorities and financial requirements for the upcoming Commission period. During the meeting, the Department presented a detailed overview of its ongoing…
