Bhubaneswar: To restore press freedom, Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy lifted the restrictions on carrying mobile phones into the press gallery on Wednesday. This decision followed a protest by journalists who had boycotted the proceedings in response to the ban on mobile phones. Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced the reversal of the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has experienced its first heatwave of the season as the maximum temperature crossed the 40°C mark today. The western Odisha town of Boudh recorded the highest temperature in the state at 40.5°C, marking a significant rise in temperatures, according to the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Balangir, another town in…
Bhubaneswar: With Holi just days away, the Commissionerate Police has put in place strict measures to ensure public safety during the festival. Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena has warned that playing Holi under the influence of alcohol will not be tolerated, and those found intoxicated in public will face immediate arrest. Additionally, people have been cautioned…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance industrial growth and ease of doing business, the Odisha government has amended key building regulations to benefit MSMEs, IT/ITeS enterprises, and large-scale commercial developments. The Department of Housing and Urban Development notified crucial amendments to the Odisha Town Planning and Improvement Trust (Planning and Building Standards) Rules, 2021 and the Odisha Development…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day National Workshop on Sickle Cell and Thalassemia Elimination: Best Practices and Scalable Strategies concluded successfully at Mayfair Convention, bringing together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss advancements and challenges in tackling sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassemia in India. The valedictory session was graced by Sanjeev Kumar Mishra, Principal Secretary, SSD Department;…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Actor-turned-politician Anubhav Mohanty and journalist-author Jagrati Shukla are now officially married, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. Days after their engagement on March 7, the couple exchanged wedding vows in an intimate Odia-style ceremony at a temple in New Delhi on Tuesday evening. The wedding was a close-knit affair,…
Bhubaneswar: Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, dominated the state-level quiz competition Lex Intellecta 2025, securing both the first and third positions at the event organized by the SOA National Institute of Law (SNIL), the faculty of legal studies of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA), on Saturday. A team from S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police sportspersons have made the state proud with their remarkable performances in national-level police championships. Recognizing their achievements, Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania felicitated the medal winners and announced cash incentives during a special ceremony held at the DGP’s camp office in Bhubaneswar. At the 24th All India Police Aquatic…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards women’s economic empowerment, district-level workshops on the Lakhpati Didi Initiative were conducted across Odisha today under the direction of Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. The workshops aimed to intensify livelihood activities through convergence and enhance stakeholder awareness about their roles and responsibilities in the initiative. With an impressive turnout…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day National Workshop on Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Elimination: Best Practices & Scalable Strategies began today at Bhubaneswar, bringing together national and international experts to discuss strategies for combating sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassemia. The workshop is organized by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI), ST &…
