Puri: To enhance the experience of devotees visiting Jagannath Temple during the New Year, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has announced a trial run of the queue system, known as dhadi darshan, either on December 28 or December 29. This decision was made following a meeting between SJTA officials, district administration, police, and senior…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has dissolved the Governing Bodies and Managing Committees of all non-Government Aided Degree Colleges under the Higher Education Department. The decision, which takes immediate effect, was announced through a notification issued by the department on Monday. The notification clarified that this directive does not apply to Autonomous Colleges, institutions established by…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing connectivity and reducing traffic congestion, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Monday inaugurated a new railway overbridge linking Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur districts. Constructed at a cost of ₹60.965 crore, the 511-meter-long bridge aims to streamline transportation between the two districts, benefiting approximately 100,000 people daily. The bridge connects…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards sustainable public transportation, a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday by NTPC Limited, GRIDCO Limited, and Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT). This collaboration is set to bring hydrogen-powered buses to Odisha, revolutionizing the state’s transit system with green energy technology. The MoU, valid for five years,…
Baripada: The 15th edition of the Mayurbhanj Heritage Walks (MHW), organized by the Mayurbhanj Lovers and Mayurbhanj Mirror groups, witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 60 individuals, including students, scholars, and heritage enthusiasts.
Bhubaneswar: The 28th Board of Directors meeting of Rourkela Smart City Ltd. was convened today, chaired by Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg. The meeting was attended by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department; Manoj Satyawan Mahajan, Collector and District Magistrate of Sundargarh; and Ashutosh Kulkarni, CEO of…
Bhubaneswar: Marking a historic milestone, the Odisha National Cadet Corps (NCC) contingent is set to represent the state at the Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2025 in New Delhi. For the first time in its 75-year history, the contingent will travel by air, making Odisha only the third state in India to achieve this significant feat. This…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha cricket team clinched the coveted title in the IDC Under-19 National Cricket Tournament for the hearing impaired, delivering a stellar performance that highlighted their exceptional skill and determination. The victory has brought immense pride to the state and stands as a testament to the resilience and talent of differently-abled athletes. The Director of…
Bhubaneswar: The first leg of Pani Panchayat Pakhya, 2025, commenced on December 22, 2024, with a series of events held across 136 divisions of Odisha. Scheduled to run from December 22, 2024, to January 5, 2025, the fortnight-long observance aims to strengthen water governance through the active participation of Pani Panchayats and allied stakeholders. Division-level…
Bhubaneswar: The much awaited Patha Utsav is scheduled to begin on December 29, 2024. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the festival in a post on X, confirming that the Patho Utsav will be held at Master Canteen at 6 am on Sunday, December 29. This follows the postponement of the event due to inclement…
