Bhubaneswar: Odisha government launched the seventh phase of the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) on Wednesday. A total of 775 senior citizens from six districts across Odisha embarked on a spiritual journey to Ayodhya and Varanasi, two of India’s most revered pilgrimage destinations. The pilgrimage was launched by Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, who…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida, held a meeting with British Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India, Andrew Fleming, at her Lok Seva Bhawan office, where they discussed various opportunities for collaboration between Odisha and the United Kingdom. Fleming commended Odisha for its proactive approach in developing tourism, recognizing the state’s…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has assured the family of former minister Naba Das that his murder case will be thoroughly re-examined, and strict action will be taken against the real culprit. Naba Das’ wife, Minati Das, accompanied by their daughter, Deepali Das, and son, Bisal Das, met the Chief Minister at Lok Seva…
Bhubaneswar: With the scorching heatwave gripping Odisha, the state government has decided to reschedule school timings, shifting to morning classes from April 2. The announcement was made by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday. The move comes as part of a broader effort to protect students from extreme temperatures, which have been…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level state preparatory meeting was held today at Lok Seva Bhavan, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, to finalize arrangements for President Droupadi Murmu’s upcoming visit to Odisha on March 24 and 25. Officials from various departments and district administrations participated in the meeting to ensure seamless coordination for the visit. According to…
Bhubaneswar: Amid soaring temperatures across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a high-level meeting at the Lok Seva Bhavan to assess the state’s preparedness to tackle the ongoing heatwave. District collectors and senior officials from various departments attended the meeting, where the Chief Minister emphasized the need for proactive measures to ensure public safety….
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi handed out appointment letters to 812 newly recruited officials across five departments at a ‘Nijukti Mela’ (job fair) held at Krushi Sikhya Sadan on Tuesday. Addressing the new recruits, he urged them to dedicate themselves to public service and uphold the trust of the people. “Government jobs are not…
Bhubaneswar: The Krushi Samruddhi Advisory System, a pioneering digital agriculture extension initiative by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Odisha, has been recognized with the prestigious “Jury Choice Award” in the category of Digital Initiative in Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment at the DigiTech Awards 2025 ceremony. The event was held on March 18 at the…
Bhubaneswar: The UK Government, in collaboration with the Energy Department of the Government of Odisha and GRIDCO, organized a pivotal workshop on the theme ‘Net-Zero Vision for Bhubaneswar’ today. The workshop, which was supported by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) as the knowledge partner, aimed to foster knowledge exchange, facilitate multi-stakeholder collaboration, and outline…
Bhubaneswar: The 19th Toshali National Handicrafts Mela is all set to begin tomorrow at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, offering a grand showcase of India’s rich handicraft and handloom heritage. The event, organized by the Odisha Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will run until March 31, 2025….
