Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has decided to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 starting from the academic session 2025-26. As part of this transition, the state has introduced a revised minimum age requirement for admission to Class I to align with the policy’s framework. Under the new guidelines, children must be at least six years…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified efforts to protect the rich biodiversity and wildlife of Similipal Tiger Reserve, one of India’s most significant tiger habitats. A new 10-year Tiger Conservation Plan has been approved, spanning from 2023-24 to 2032-33, aiming to enhance wildlife protection and combat poaching. The initiative is backed by continuous financial support through…
Bhubaneswar: A group of people from various walks of life who had gathered for the eighth edition of Odisha Manaska circle at Saheed Nagar to discuss about dying rivers and dying traditions in Odisha lent their voice to support “Save Gangua”
Jajpur: In a remarkable initiative to reconnect with Odisha’s rich cultural heritage, Gadamadhupur witnessed an inspiring heritage walk on Sunday, drawing 60 passionate heritage enthusiasts from across the region.
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to industrial development, Odisha has secured ₹6,117 crore in fresh investments, reinforcing its status as a premier investment hub. The 135th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS, approved 19 major projects across 10 high-impact sectors, generating 17,286 job opportunities. The investment approvals…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha continues to reel under an intense heatwave as temperatures soared above 40°C in several parts of the state today, with Boudh emerging as the hottest location at a scorching 43.6°C. Weather scientist Umashankar Das reported that multiple regions experienced extreme heat, with Jharsuguda recording 42°C, Balangir at 41.7°C, Angul at 41.1°C, Titlagarh at…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce ‘Poshan Kendras’ across the state, modeled after a similar initiative in Gujarat, to provide essential commodities at subsidised rates to economically weaker sections and middle-class families. Announcing the plan on Sunday, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra stated that these centres will offer staples…
Bhubaneswar: With Odisha reeling under an intense heatwave, the state government is actively considering shifting school timings to morning hours to safeguard students from extreme temperatures. School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond stated that the government is closely monitoring the situation and is likely to implement morning classes soon. A formal discussion will be…
Bhubaneswar: Ramakanta Rath, one of the most celebrated modernist poets in Odia literature and a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, passed away on Sunday at the age of 90. He breathed his last at his residence in Kharavela Nagar, Bhubaneswar, leaving behind an enduring literary legacy. Born on December 13, 1934, in Cuttack, Rath pursued…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in parts of Odisha on March 19 and 21, offering a brief respite from the intense heatwave conditions gripping the state. According to IMD’s Evening Weather Bulletin, scattered rain or thundershowers are expected in Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, and Sundargarh on March 19,…
