Baripada: Tigress Zeenat, who captured national attention with her adventurous escape from Similipal Tiger Reserve, is set to return to her original habitat tonight after a brief stay at the Alipore Zoo in Kolkata. The three-year-old big cat underwent thorough medical examinations in Kolkata before beginning her journey back to Odisha, escorted by a team…
Bhubaneswar: Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of Trinidad and Tobago, will be the chief guest at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled to take place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025. This announcement was made during a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday, where preparations for the prestigious event…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha government has lifted the long-standing restriction on journalists’ entry into the Lok Seva Bhawan, reinstating access to the state secretariat for professional reporting. The embargo, initially imposed during the outbreak of Covid-19, remained in place for several years despite the pandemic’s subsidence. Successive governments had maintained the ban,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been allocated ₹676.7 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) to boost higher education infrastructure, skill development, and research initiatives across the state. Of this, ₹408.7 crore will be contributed by the Central Government, while the state government will provide ₹268 crore, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced today at…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to enhance its air connectivity with the introduction of direct flights linking the state to nine major cities across India. The state government announced today that these services would commence in the first week of January 2025, providing a significant boost to regional connectivity and economic development. According to a statement…
Bhubaneswar: The General Administration & Public Grievances Department of Odisha has directed all government employees to submit their annual property statements for the year 2024 by January 31, 2025. The directive was communicated through a circular issued to all government departments, heads of departments, Revenue Divisional Commissioners (RDCs), and Collectors & District Magistrates. Under the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has extended the deadline for farmers to report crop damage caused by last week’s unseasonal rains and claim compensation to January 1, 2025. This marks the second extension, with the original deadline set for December 29 and previously extended to December 31. The decision, announced on Monday, aims to ensure that…
Cuttack: Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW) celebrated a landmark achievement with the successful completion of its 68th heritage walk on Sunday. The event, which attracted around 30 history enthusiasts, was marked by the unveiling of a photo book titled Vignettes of Baliyatra, capturing the grandeur of Baliyatra 2024. The walk began at the historic Barabati Fort…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced on Monday that the state’s flagship women-focused financial assistance program, the Subhadra Yojana, will provide support to beneficiaries in three phases during 2025. Addressing the media, Deputy CM Parida revealed that the first installment of financial assistance will be disbursed before March 8, followed by releases on…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has allocated ₹1 crore to ensure the grand success of Dhanu Jatra-2025, slated to be held in Bargarh district from 3rd to 13th January. This iconic festival, a vibrant showcase of Odisha’s cultural heritage, is being elevated with new initiatives aimed at securing international recognition, as highlighted by Culture Minister Suryabanshi…
