Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards universal health coverage, the Odisha government is set to roll out the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana from April 1. These schemes will provide health insurance coverage to over 3.5 crore people across the state. The decision was taken during a high-level…
Bhubaneswar: Sunil Gupta, Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta Ltd Jharsuguda, has been elected as the Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Odisha State Council for 2025-26, while G Suresha, Executive Director of Odisha Asset at AM/NS India, has been appointed Vice Chairman for the same term. The announcement was made at the CII…
Bhubaneswar: To restore press freedom, Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy lifted the restrictions on carrying mobile phones into the press gallery on Wednesday. This decision followed a protest by journalists who had boycotted the proceedings in response to the ban on mobile phones. Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced the reversal of the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has experienced its first heatwave of the season as the maximum temperature crossed the 40°C mark today. The western Odisha town of Boudh recorded the highest temperature in the state at 40.5°C, marking a significant rise in temperatures, according to the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Balangir, another town in…
Bhubaneswar: With Holi just days away, the Commissionerate Police has put in place strict measures to ensure public safety during the festival. Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena has warned that playing Holi under the influence of alcohol will not be tolerated, and those found intoxicated in public will face immediate arrest. Additionally, people have been cautioned…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance industrial growth and ease of doing business, the Odisha government has amended key building regulations to benefit MSMEs, IT/ITeS enterprises, and large-scale commercial developments. The Department of Housing and Urban Development notified crucial amendments to the Odisha Town Planning and Improvement Trust (Planning and Building Standards) Rules, 2021 and the Odisha Development…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day National Workshop on Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Elimination: Best Practices and Scalable Strategies concluded successfully at Mayfair Convention, bringing together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss advancements and challenges in tackling sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassemia in India. The valedictory session was graced by Sanjeev Kumar Mishra, Principal Secretary, SSD Department;…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Actor-turned-politician Anubhav Mohanty and journalist-author Jagrati Shukla are now officially married, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. Days after their engagement on March 7, the couple exchanged wedding vows in an intimate Odia-style ceremony at a temple in New Delhi on Tuesday evening. The wedding was a close-knit affair,…
Bhubaneswar: Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, dominated the state-level quiz competition Lex Intellecta 2025, securing both the first and third positions at the event organized by the SOA National Institute of Law (SNIL), the faculty of legal studies of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA), on Saturday. A team from S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police sportspersons have made the state proud with their remarkable performances in national-level police championships. Recognizing their achievements, Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania felicitated the medal winners and announced cash incentives during a special ceremony held at the DGP’s camp office in Bhubaneswar. At the 24th All India Police Aquatic…
