Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative development, the Odisha Government has appointed Shovana Mohanty, a native of Karanjia, Remuna in Balasore district, as the Chairperson of the Odisha State Commission for Women. The official notification, issued by the Department of Women & Child Development, confirms that the appointment has been made in accordance with Section 3(1)…
Bhubaneswar: In yet another alarming breach, a devotee attempting to enter the Puri Jagannath Temple with a spy camera hidden in his spectacles was apprehended by security personnel on Tuesday—marking the third such incident in just a week. The accused has been identified as Pratish Pal, a resident of Paschim Bardhaman district in West Bengal….
Bhubaneswar: Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interactive education initiative, has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for registering the highest number of participants in a single month. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi lauded the achievement, calling it a proud moment for the entire nation. Congratulating PM Modi, students, teachers, and…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards revamping foundational education in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday reviewed the progress of the Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamik Vidyalaya (GMAPV) initiative at Lok Seva Bhawan. The initiative aims to establish 835 model primary schools in the first phase, each envisioned as a feeder institution to high…
Elections in India increasingly revolve around ideology, leadership, and material promises. Having worked closely on political campaigns in several states and observed voter behavior firsthand, I’ve seen how the line between structured welfare and outright giveaways has blurred. From Tamil Nadu to Delhi, what is often framed as empowerment raises a difficult question: where does…
Puri: In the lead-up to the first anniversary of Puri Heritage Walks (PHW), a vibrant school-level competition was organised on Friday at PM Shri Biswambhar Vidyapitha to foster greater interest in local heritage among students. The event, aimed at nurturing curiosity and pride in the region’s rich cultural legacy, saw enthusiastic participation from over 70…
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….
