Bhubaneswar: In a unique effort to connect directly with women beneficiaries, Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Pravati Parida today held a virtual interaction with participants of the Subhadra Yojana, referred to as “Subhadra Bhauni”, from various districts across Odisha. The session, held at the Departmental Conference Hall, was organised under the aegis of the Department of…
Bhubaneswar: In a renewed push to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) from Odisha, the Department of Health & Family Welfare, in collaboration with the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, has launched a targeted awareness campaign across 47 Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). The initiative comes ahead of a Mass Drug Administration…
Bhubaneswar: To support migrant workers and curb distress migration, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo today inaugurated Odisha’s first Mobile Migrant Resource Centre at Krushi Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The mobile resource unit, developed through a joint collaboration between the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, FAO, International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the UN Migrant…
Patna: A relentless spell of heavy rains has plunged large parts of Bihar into a severe flood crisis, with the Ganga River and its tributaries spilling over and inundating dozens of towns and villages. As rising water levels threaten lives and livelihoods, the state government has launched large-scale evacuation efforts amid a worsening humanitarian emergency….
New Delhi: Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr will arrive in New Delhi on Monday for a five-day state visit focused on enhancing cooperation in defence, trade, and regional security. This marks his first official visit to India since taking office in 2022. President Marcos will be accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and…
Bhubaneswar: A wave of sorrow swept through Bayabari village in Puri district on Sunday morning as the final rites of the Balanga assault victim were performed amid tight security and emotional scenes. The 17-year-old girl, who succumbed to severe burn injuries days after being set ablaze, was buried following collective prayers and traditional Islamic rites….
Bhubaneswar: To empowere women in the workforce, the Odisha government has amended labour regulations to allow women to work night shifts in shops, industries, and commercial establishments—subject to specific safety guidelines and employee consent. The Labour Department issued a notification outlining the revised provisions under the Odisha Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1956. The amendment…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned former bureaucrat and cultural enthusiast Subas Pani, whose career bridged high-level administration and deep-rooted artistic engagement, passed away at the age of 76 at his residence in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. A former Chief Secretary of Odisha and a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Pani is survived by his wife and two daughters….
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…
