Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards women’s economic empowerment, district-level workshops on the Lakhpati Didi Initiative were conducted across Odisha today under the direction of Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. The workshops aimed to intensify livelihood activities through convergence and enhance stakeholder awareness about their roles and responsibilities in the initiative. With an impressive turnout…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day National Workshop on Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Elimination: Best Practices & Scalable Strategies began today at Bhubaneswar, bringing together national and international experts to discuss strategies for combating sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassemia. The workshop is organized by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), ST &…
Puri: The eighth edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) led participants to the revered Markandeya Tirtha, the foremost among Puri’s five sacred water bodies (Panch Tirthas).
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for heatwave conditions in six districts of Odisha on March 13 and 14, cautioning residents about rising temperatures. According to the IMD forecast, Boudh, Sonepur, Balangir, Kalahandi, Sambalpur, and Jharsuguda are likely to experience heatwave conditions at one or two places over the next…
Bhubaneswar: A total of 72 cases of student suicides have been reported in government and private schools and colleges across Odisha over the last five years, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Odisha Assembly on Monday. In a written response to a question raised by Barabati-Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous, the Chief Minister revealed that…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has borrowed ₹21,177.99 crore from various sources over the last nine months (June 2024 – February 2025) to fund capital investments and key development projects, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the State Assembly on Monday. In a written statement responding to Bhograi BJD MLA Goutam Buddha Das, CM Majhi detailed…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has identified 3,738 Bangladeshi nationals residing across the state, with deportation proceedings under consideration, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the State Assembly on Monday. Responding to a query from BJP MLA Manas Kumar Dutta, who sought details on the government’s measures to detect and deport illegal immigrants, CM Majhi revealed…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo chaired two crucial review meetings today at Lok Seva Bhavan, focusing on agriculture infrastructure projects and farmers’ welfare schemes. The meetings were attended by Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, senior officials, and district-level agriculture officers. The first meeting assessed the progress of ongoing construction projects under the…
Bhubaneswar: To accommodate the increased demand for train travel during Holi, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced special train services connecting major destinations such as Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. Additionally, the services of several existing special trains have been extended to ease passenger congestion during the festive period. With Holi celebrations leading to high ticket…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is making rapid strides in renewable energy development by leveraging its natural resources for Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs). The state has identified 45 potential sites for PSPs, with 10 projects planned for implementation through Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). In addition to these government-backed initiatives, private companies have also shown interest in setting up…
