Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department has announced that February 15, 2025, will be the final deadline for electronic KYC (e-KYC) verification for ration card holders, with no further extensions. Addressing the media on Sunday, Minister Krushna Chandra Patra urged the 37 lakh beneficiaries who are yet to complete the e-KYC process…
Port Victoria, Seychelles: Indian Navy warship INS Tushil arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles, on February 7, 2025, for an operational turnaround during its maiden passage along the West Coast of Africa. The vessel was warmly received by officials from the High Commission of India (HCI) and the Indian Navy detachment in Seychelles. During the port…
Cuttack: The second ODI between India and England at Barabati Stadium came to an abrupt halt when a floodlight malfunction plunged a section of the field into darkness. The interruption occurred in the 7th over of India’s chase, with the team comfortably placed at 48 for no loss. The issue arose at 6.1 overs, leaving…
Bhubaneswar: The National Games 2025 athletics events began on a thrilling note, with Odisha’s Animesh Kujur delivering a standout performance in the men’s 100m final. Kujur sprinted to victory in 10.28 seconds, matching the Games record set by Amlan Borgohain in 2022 and securing the gold medal for his state. The race saw intense competition,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant decision aimed at ensuring financial security for government employees post-retirement, the Odisha Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme, which will come into effect from April 1, 2025. The scheme guarantees an assured payout, providing greater stability and benefits for retired employees. Under the new scheme, retired employees with a minimum of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced on Saturday that the popular ‘Mo Bus’ service will be renamed as ‘Ama Bus’. The decision aims to create a more inclusive and community-driven image for the transport network. According to the minister, the change was made to shed the perception of exclusivity associated with ‘Mo…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned Ollywood actor Uttam Mohanty, who has been battling serious health complications, was airlifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram for advanced medical care. The decision to shift him was made after doctors in Bhubaneswar deemed it necessary for him to receive specialized treatment. Mohanty, who is reportedly suffering from cirrhosis of the liver, was…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi disbursed ₹5,000 each to over 18 lakh women beneficiaries under the Subhadra Yojana, marking the fourth phase of the scheme’s first installment. The event, held in Jajpur, was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling. Through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), the state government…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled 41 new books under the PM YUVA 2.0 scheme at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2025 today. The event was graced by Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu as the guest of honor. Congratulating the 41 young authors, Pradhan expressed confidence that their writings and creativity…
Kathua: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated seven water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission in Jasrota, Jammu & Kashmir, emphasizing the need for their effective implementation to achieve full saturation. The newly launched schemes, worth ₹25.31 crore, will benefit 15,881 people across 2,584 households in 10 villages, including Jasrota, Rakh Hoshyari, Padyari, Saktha…
