Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik introduced the Location Accessible Multimodal Initiative (LAccMI) scheme in Malkangiri district. The scheme’s first phase will bring rural bus services to six districts: Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Gajapati. Under the LAccMI scheme, the state government is set to deploy 1,000 buses throughout rural areas with a budget…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha gears up to host an International Convention on Millets on November 10 and 11, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik emphasized the state’s role in shaping the future of millets on a national and global scale. He called upon all stakeholders to support and ensure the success of this pioneering convention. Notably, Odisha is…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik celebrated Odisha’s hockey champions, Amit Rohidas and Deep Grace Ekka, for their exceptional achievements at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Amit Rohidas received a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for the gold medal, while Deep Grace Ekka was honored with a Rs 50 lakh cash prize for the bronze. Both…
Koraput: In a remarkable demonstration of engineering prowess and unwavering determination, the disrupted railway line between Manabar and Jarati stations in Odisha’s Koraput-Jagadalpur section has been brought back to life after a landslide incident that occurred on September 13, 2023. This railway corridor, an integral part of the Kottavalasa-Koraput-Kirandul (KK) Rail Line, plays a pivotal…
Bhubaneswar: In a compassionate gesture, the authorities has begun cremating 28 unclaimed bodies from the tragic Bahanaga train accident. The heart-wrenching incident, which occurred near the Bahanaga Bazaar railway station in Balasore, claimed the lives of 296 individuals and left approximately 1,175 others injured on the fateful evening of June 2. Today, the disposal process…
Udala: The Odisha Police is on a mission to educate and empower the public against the perils of cybercrime. In this pursuit, they’ve kicked off the Cyber Safety Campaign 2023, and it’s making its way through the districts. Recently, a special event marked the start of this campaign in Udala, Mayurbhanj’s Kaptipada Sub-Division. The event…
Bhubaneswar: In a splendid gesture of recognition, Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, has announced cash awards of Rs. 3 Lakhs for every member of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team along with their support staff. This commendable tribute celebrates the team’s remarkable achievement of clinching a bronze medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, in recognition of defender-drag flicker Amit Rohidas’ pivotal role in India’s historic Gold Medal win at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, has announced a substantial cash award of Rs. 1.5 crores for the athlete. Rohidas, a prominent figure from Odisha’s Sundargarh region, showcased exceptional prowess in the tournament, earning…
Bhubaneswar: Chittaranjan Tripathy, the accomplished actor-director with roots in Odisha, has been appointed as the Director of the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi. This historic appointment makes him the first Odia to hold this prestigious position. Tripathy, an NSD alumnus, has left his mark on Bollywood with notable roles, including Trivedi in the…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrating the Indian Men’s Hockey Team’s historic Gold Medal victory at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a well-deserved cash award of Rs 5 lakh each for the players and support staff who contributed to this remarkable achievement. Their convincing 5-1 win over defending champions Japan in the Final…
