Bhubaneswar: The annual Rath Yatra in Puri witnessed an unexpected pause on Sunday as the pulling of the Nandighosa chariot—carrying Lord Jagannath—was suspended for the day due to heavy crowding near the chariot cordon. Despite the completion of rituals on time, the overwhelming number of devotees made it difficult to continue the procession safely. The…
Bhubaneswar: Amid mounting concerns over alleged irregularities in entrance exam scores, the Odisha government has put a temporary hold on all admission-related activities for B.Ed. (Arts/Science), B.H.Ed., and M.Ed. programmes for the academic year 2025–26. The decision, announced through a notification from the Higher Education Department, comes as the State Selection Board (SSB) initiates a…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation (OLIC) has laid out an ambitious plan to bring irrigation facilities to nine lakh hectares of farmland across the state over the next five years. The announcement was made by OLIC Managing Director Swadha Dev Singh during a monthly review meeting with Executive Engineers from all districts. The initiative…
Bhubaneswar: The 78th Senior National Aquatics Championships came to a thrilling conclusion at Kalinga Stadium on Thursday, with Karnataka’s Shoan Ganguly stealing the spotlight by setting a new national mark in the men’s 400m Individual Medley. Ganguly clocked 4:24.64, bettering Aryan Nehra’s 2023 national record of 4:25.62 and clinching the gold in style. Ganguly’s feat…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance Odisha’s maritime economy, the State Government has signed two major concession agreements aimed at enhancing port infrastructure and trade capabilities. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced that the state is committed to transforming Odisha into a maritime commerce hub by facilitating the development of new ports, jetties, and allied infrastructure across…
Bhubaneswar: With forecasts indicating heavy rainfall in several parts of Odisha, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department has issued a statewide alert to all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), urging them to step up preparedness and take immediate precautionary measures. Principal Secretary Smt. Usha Padhee has directed ULBs to remain vigilant and proactive in mitigating…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the world-famous Rath Yatra festival in Puri, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has unveiled an unprecedented travel plan to accommodate the massive influx of devotees. A record 365 Special Trains will operate during the Rath Yatra period this year, connecting nearly every corner of Odisha and extending to major parts of…
New Delhi: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has initiated an in-depth investigation into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171, in strict adherence to international aviation safety protocols under the ICAO Chicago Convention (1944) and India’s Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017. Following the accident, which occurred earlier this month, the…
New Delhi: In a landmark move set to reshape India’s maritime financing landscape, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal today inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL)—India’s first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) dedicated exclusively to the maritime sector. The inauguration ceremony was also graced by Union Minister of State for MoPSW, Shantanu Thakur,…
New Delhi: In a major step toward transforming India’s maritime sector into a digitally empowered and sustainable ecosystem, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal today launched a series of groundbreaking initiatives, including the SAGAR SETU digital platform and the signing of an MoU to establish a Digital Centre of Excellence (DCoE)…
