Bhubaneswar: Amid reports of isolated COVID-19 cases surfacing in different regions of Odisha, the State Government has assured citizens there is no cause for concern. Health and Family Welfare Department Secretary Aswathy S. on Tuesday urged the public to remain calm, emphasizing that the government is maintaining strict vigilance and is fully prepared to manage…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Yatri app, launched by the State Transport Department just five months ago, has emerged as a game changer in the state’s urban mobility sector, providing drivers with a commission-free platform and ensuring safer, more transparent transportation for commuters. Since its launch in January, the app has facilitated over 2 lakh trips and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday hailed the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police for setting new benchmarks in policing, community engagement, and public service. Speaking at the 17th Raising Day celebrations of the Commissionerate Police, the Chief Minister praised the force for maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and efficiently managing crime and traffic…
Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has emerged as a national model for community-driven ecotourism, earning high praise from India’s G20 Sherpa Shri Amitabh Kant during his visit on May 21. Lauding the sanctuary’s inclusive and sustainable approach, Kant described Debrigarh as the best ecotourism destination in India, highlighting its success in blending conservation with…
Bhubaneswar: The South Asia Labor Mobility Conference, jointly organized by the Royal Government of Bhutan and the World Bank, concluded a two-day session aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation to protect and empower migrant workers. Representing India, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Chairman of the Task Force for Migrant Workers, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, participated in…
Bhubaneswar: A review meeting of the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Minister for School and Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare and SSEPD, Nityananda Gond. The meeting, held at the Conference Hall of SIDR on the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of the implementation of the PM Janman Yojana across the state, urging top officials to intensify field-level engagement and ensure timely execution of development projects in remote tribal regions. Chairing the high-level meeting at Lokseva Bhawan, the Chief Minister directed all department…
Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, declared the Plus 2 examination results for 2025 on Tuesday, covering all four streams — Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational Education. The announcement was made by School and Mass Education Minister Nityanand Gond at the CHSE office, in the presence of department secretary and CHSE Chairperson…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued a detailed clarification on maternity leave rules for female government employees, aiming to remove confusion over eligibility and duration. The revised guidelines, approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, ensure a clear and comprehensive framework to support working mothers across the state’s government departments. According to a release from…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Election Commission has announced the schedule for by-elections to fill several vacant posts across rural local bodies, setting the stage for polls to be held on June 23. The vacancies include key grassroots positions such as Sarpanchs and Ward Members, which have fallen vacant due to resignations, deaths, disqualifications, or de-reservation…
