Bhubaneswar: In a major development, 80,000 ineligible beneficiaries, including around 4,500 government employees, have voluntarily returned their ration cards, following the Odisha government’s appeal. This was confirmed by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Sunday. Expressing gratitude, Minister Patra thanked those who responded to the government’s call and surrendered their cards….
Bhubaneswar: The summer heat has intensified across Odisha, with 10 cities recording temperatures of 37°C or higher. Boudh emerged as the hottest location, reaching a scorching 38.2°C, as per the latest data shared by weather scientist Umashankar Dash on Sunday. Balangir followed closely with 38.1°C, while Angul recorded 37.9°C. Other cities experiencing extreme temperatures included…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s industrial expansion, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the establishment of a mega steel plant in Patna area of Keonjhar district, with an investment of ₹40,000 crore. The announcement was made during an event in Champua, Keonjhar, where the CM emphasized the government’s commitment to accelerating industrial growth…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced a series of developmental initiatives for Kaptipada sub-division in Mayurbhanj district, unveiling 52 completed projects worth ₹100 crore and laying foundation stones for 106 new projects amounting to ₹275 crore. The projects were launched as part of the ‘Bikasha Pathe Mayurbhanj’ programme in Patpur, Udala,…
Jharsuguda: In a major boost to air connectivity in Odisha, IndiGo Airlines has commenced daily direct flights between Jharsuguda and Mumbai, linking the state’s industrial hub with India’s financial capital. The inaugural flight landed at Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda on Saturday afternoon, marking a significant milestone in the region’s transportation network. As per…
Bhubaneswar: Taking a major step toward ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water in rural areas, the Odisha government today laid the foundation stones for mega piped drinking water projects in Puri-Sadar, Gop, and Nimapara blocks of Puri district. These projects, with a total investment of Rs. 213.98 crore, will draw water from the…
Puri: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a series of transformative healthcare initiatives, including the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) alongside the Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana, at the 9th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in India’s Public Healthcare System in Puri. These initiatives will enable…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing industrial safety and disaster preparedness, the Odisha government, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), conducted a State-level Mock Exercise on Chemical and Industrial Disaster Management today. The exercise was held across 24 industrial locations in 16 districts, including Angul, Dhenkanal, Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur,…
Bhubaneswar: The city of Bhubaneswar bid a sorrowful farewell to veteran Ollywood actor Uttam Mohanty, who passed away last night after a prolonged illness. The actor was cremated today with full state honours at the Satya Nagar cremation ground. His son, actor Babushan, lit the funeral pyre amidst a large gathering of fans, political figures,…
Bhubaneswar: Legendary Odia actor Uttam Mohanty has passed away at the age of 66 while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Gurugram. The veteran actor, who was suffering from cirrhosis of the liver, was initially admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar, where he was placed on ventilator support in the ICU. As his condition…
