Bhubaneswar: Odisha has recorded 1,859 snakebite deaths in the past two years, with 1,150 fatalities reported in the 2023-24 financial year and 709 in 2024-25, according to Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari. The minister shared these figures while responding to a query from BJD MLA Subasini Jena in the Assembly. The state government…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a significant rise in the number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in the state, a positive indicator of the growing adoption of eco-friendly transport. According to the latest subsidy disbursal data shared by Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, the state government has allocated ₹232.45 Crore under the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy…
Bhubaneswar: To preserve the integrity of Odia drama culture, the Odisha Assembly Standing Committee has recommended the formation of an Opera Censor Board to prevent obscenity in opera shows. The proposed board aims to ensure that opera performances adhere to established guidelines and regulations while maintaining high standards in Odia stage performances. The Opera Censor…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital is set to strengthen its global air connectivity as direct flight operations from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) to Abu Dhabi are expected to commence in June 2025. The addition of this international route will provide a major boost to travel between Bhubaneswar and the Middle East, facilitating seamless connectivity to Gulf…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is accelerating efforts to implement sustainable irrigation initiatives, with a strong emphasis on convergence and efficient expenditure. A high-level meeting on the Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture (OIIPCRA) was convened on March 12, 2025, under the chairmanship of Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, IAS. The meeting was…
Bhubaneswar: The city is set to witness high-octane hockey action as the 73rd All India Police Hockey Championship 2025 is scheduled to take place at Kalinga Stadium from April 7 to 15. Organized under the aegis of Odisha Police, the tournament will feature 27 men’s and 10 women’s police teams from across the country, along…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the results of the Odisha Judicial Services-2023 examination for the recruitment of Civil Judges. A total of 33 candidates successfully cleared the examination, with 24 of them being women. Somesh Rana Bijuli secured the top rank, while Arunima Pati and Payel Atta claimed the second and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha recorded its highest temperature of the season as Jharsuguda topped the charts at 41.4 degrees Celsius, marking a sharp rise in mercury levels across the state, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Several other districts also experienced extreme heat, with Hirakud recording 40.1°C, followed by Sambalpur at 40°C and Rourkela at 39.5°C,…
Bhubaneswar: To modernize teacher education and improve college infrastructure, eight teacher training institutes (B.Ed. colleges) in Odisha have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with nearby government degree colleges to introduce the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP). This step aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to create a multidisciplinary learning environment for…
Puri: Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb reviewed the progress of the Parikrama Prakalpa around Shree Jagannath Temple, proposing a new ‘Annakshetra’ near the temple’s north gate to improve the distribution of Mahaprasad and ease congestion at Anand Bazaar. During his visit, the Gajapati Maharaja, accompanied by senior officials including the Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple…
