OWM Foundation Day: Deputy CM Parida Highlights Shakti App’s Role in Women’s Safety

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida has described the Shakti app, launched by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, as a landmark initiative in enhancing women’s safety. Speaking at the second foundation day of Odisha Women in Media (OWM) in Bhubaneswar, Parida said the app would streamline the legal process for survivors of sexual violence,…

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CM Majhi Unveils Development Projects Worth ₹160 Crore in Anandapur

Anandapur: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday inaugurated projects worth ₹42 crore and laid the foundation for additional works totaling ₹118 crore in the Anandapur sub-division of Keonjhar district. The announcements came during the 61st annual festival of Anandapur College, where the Chief Minister also unveiled a ₹7 crore package for the college’s development….

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Odisha Police Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Sand and Moram Transportation, 117 Vehicles Seized

Bhubaneswar: Acting on the directions of the Director General of Police (DGP), Odisha, a statewide special drive against the illegal extraction and transportation of minor minerals, including sand, moram, and laterite soil, has been launched across all districts. As part of the enforcement efforts on March 8, 2025, Odisha Police detected 81 cases of illegal…

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CM Majhi Unveils Odisha State Strategic Action Plan (2024-2029) to Combat Child Marriage

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Odisha State Strategic Action Plan (2024-2029) on International Women’s Day, reinforcing the government’s commitment to eliminating child marriage and ensuring the safety and empowerment of young girls. Speaking at the state-level Women’s Day celebration at Lok Seva Bhavan, he emphasized that eradicating child marriage is a crucial…

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CRUT Wins National Award for Excellence in Digital Public Transport Innovation

Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has earned the ‘National Public Bus Transport Excellence Award’ in the New Initiatives category for its exceptional digital practices. The award was presented during a ceremony at the Jacaranda Hall, India Habitat Centre in New Delhi on Saturday. Sahadev Samadhia, General Manager (P&A) at CRUT, received the prestigious…

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Youth Conclave at RD Women’s University Pledges Action for Women’s Equality

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Rama Devi Women’s University (RDWU), Bhubaneswar, hosted a Youth Conclave, bringing together over 1,000 delegates, including 800+ students, to advocate for women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and mental well-being. Organized by the National HRD Network (NHRDN), OdishaLIVE, and Swasthya Plus Network, in association with RD Women’s University, the conclave…

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Odisha Achieves Milestone in Women’s Empowerment, Aims to Create 25 Lakh Lakhpati Didis by 2027

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as a national frontrunner in implementing the Lakhpati Didi Scheme, securing the second position across the country. The state has already empowered 5 lakh women under the initiative, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi setting a bold target to reach 25 lakh women by 2027. The announcement was made at a…

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Odisha Minister Reviews Paddy Procurement, e-KYC Progress, and Jan-Poshan Kendra Initiative

Bhubaneswar: Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Krushna Chandra Patra conducted a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, assessing the progress of paddy procurement, e-KYC implementation, and the introduction of Jan-Poshan Kendras in the state. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh, Managing Director of Odisha State Civil Supplies Corporation Shri…

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Renowned Odia Translator Suvash Satapathy Wins Sahitya Akademi Prize for Translation 2024

Bhubaneswar: Suvash Satapathy, a distinguished Odia translator and journalist, has been awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Prize for Translation for the year 2024. The award recognizes his outstanding contribution to the literary world through his Odia translation of Ruskin Bond’s autobiography, Lone Fox Dancing, which he has titled Kokishialira Ekaka Nrutya. The announcement was made…

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