Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken a significant step towards strengthening early childhood education by launching ‘Shishu Vatika,’ a pre-school initiative under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The programme was introduced alongside ‘Pravesh Divas,’ which marks the official start of student enrolments for the 2025-26 academic session. At an event held at Badagada High…
Bhubaneswar: The Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar became the epicenter of discussions on autism awareness and support as it hosted the National Convention on Autism to observe World Autism Awareness Day. The event, organized by the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) in collaboration with the Institute of Health Sciences…
Bhubaneswar: To encourage early tax payments and promote digital transactions, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a five per cent rebate on holding tax for the 2025-26 financial year. Property owners who make advance payments online via the Bhubaneswar.me portal before April 30 will be eligible for this benefit. To facilitate smooth tax collection,…
Bhubaneswar: The Waltair Division of East Coast Railway marked a historic milestone today, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Paralakhemundi Light Railway with a grand function at the Paralakhemundi Railway Station. The event honored the railway’s rich legacy and its contribution to the region’s development, bringing together senior railway officials, students, local residents, and media…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative development, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday approved the promotion of 30 Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The promotions fill vacancies determined by the Central Government for the years 2023 and 2024, strengthening Odisha’s bureaucratic framework. According to the official notification, the promoted officers…
Bhubaneswar: The historic Paralakhemundi Railway Station is set for a transformative upgrade under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, an initiative by the Ministry of Railways aimed at modernizing railway stations across India. With a redevelopment budget of ₹16.4 crore, the station will be enhanced with state-of-the-art facilities while preserving its rich heritage. Established in 1899…
Bhubaneswar: A powerful community-driven movement took shape in Bhubaneswar as concerned citizens, activists, and survivors gathered for the inaugural session of Speak Against Violence, an initiative aimed at confronting the rising incidents of gender-based violence in Odisha.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards rural empowerment, the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) has successfully integrated over 4,12,548 previously excluded rural households into the Self-Help Group (SHG) network under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM). The mobilization campaign, which ran from March 8 to March 31, 2025, focused on ensuring 100% inclusion of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant recognition of Odisha’s rich cultural legacy, the Rath Yatra of Puri and Bali Jatra of Cuttack have been included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Ministry of Culture. Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Dr. Arabinda Padhee, shared the news…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to experience light rain and thundershowers starting April 2, bringing temporary relief from the ongoing heatwave. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), sporadic rainfall is expected in parts of southern and coastal Odisha over the next few days, though temperatures will largely remain unchanged. The first showers are likely to…
