Bhubaneswar: The ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative, India’s flagship program aimed at economically empowering women, has emerged as a transformative force in Odisha, placing the state second nationally in creating financially independent women entrepreneurs. With over 9.36 lakh women now earning ₹1 lakh or more annually, Odisha stands as a shining example of grassroots economic empowerment under…
Bhubaneswar: Cricket fever is set to grip Odisha as Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is expected to be one of the venues for the upcoming T20I series between India and South Africa in December 2025. As per reports from national media, South Africa will embark on a multi-format tour of India, featuring two Test matches, three…
Bhubaneswar: Emphasizing the crucial role of forests in sustaining life and combating climate change, Odisha marked the state-level World Forest Day celebration at the Lok Seva Bhavan conference hall. Minister of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change, Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, led the event as the chief guest, calling for collective efforts towards sustainable forest resource utilization,…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha prepares to celebrate multiple major festivals, including Eid-ul-Fitr (March 31), Sri Ram Navami (April 6), Hanuman Jayanti (April 14), and Maha Vishuba Sankranti, the state police have intensified security arrangements to ensure public safety. A high-level review meeting was held at the State Police Headquarters under the chairmanship of Director General of…
Bhubaneswar: The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Odisha has been on a steady rise, with 1,61,338 EVs currently plying on the state’s roads, Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena informed the State Assembly on Thursday. EVs now constitute 1.35% of the total vehicles operating in the state. While responding to a question from MLA Dhruba…
Bhubaneswar: A crucial meeting between the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) and representatives of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Mayapuri was held at the State Guest House in Bhubaneswar. Presided over by Gajapati Maharaj Dibya Singh Dev, the meeting aimed to address concerns over ISKCON’s untimely Rath Yatra celebrations in India and abroad….
Bhubaneswar: In under a month since assuming charge as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, has set the election machinery in motion with a focus on voter participation and an enhanced…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing the crucial role of nano and micro entrepreneurs in India’s rural economy, a special workshop was organized at the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar to enhance their skills in financial inclusion, digital competence, and market access. The two-day workshop, titled ‘Kaushal Manthan: Capacity Building Workshop – Catalyzing Entrepreneurial Growth’, was conducted by the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has begun preparations for the grand celebration of Odisha Day-2025 on April 1, with a state-level preparatory meeting held at the conference hall of Lok Seva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. According to an official release, this year’s main state-level event will take place at Satyabhamapur in…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating heatwave conditions, the Odisha government has rescheduled school timings for students across the state to safeguard their health during the peak summer months. Shalini Pandit, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the School and Mass Education Department, issued a directive to all district collectors, announcing that classes for students from Grade I to…
