Bhubaneswar: Air India Express has inaugurated direct flights connecting Bhubaneswar to Patna, marking a major milestone in enhancing connectivity between the two state capitals. The Bhubaneswar-Patna route is part of the airline’s broader expansion, which also includes new services to Bengaluru and Hyderabad from Patna. The Bhubaneswar-Patna flight departs daily at 2:55 PM and lands…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has undertaken a significant reshuffling of administrative personnel, transferring several officers from the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS), Odisha Revenue Service (ORS), and Odisha Municipal Administrative Service (OMAS) to new positions. As per a notification from the Housing and Urban Development Department, 11 OAS officers, 17 ORS officers, and 2 OMAS officers…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a groundbreaking step to enhance citizen services by introducing two innovative digital platforms. Through partnerships with IndusInd Bank, PeLocal Fintech Private Limited, and Emertech RND Solutions Private Limited, the initiative aims to simplify municipal services and improve public engagement. A key highlight of the initiative is the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department held a crucial review meeting on Wednesday to assess the state’s readiness to address potential cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). The meeting, chaired by Commissioner-cum-Secretary Ashwati S, concluded with assurances that there is no cause for public concern at present. Officials confirmed that no cases of…
Bhubaneswar: The inaugural meeting of the State Level Insurance Committee (SLIC) was held today in Bhubaneswar, chaired by Development Commissioner cum Additional Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, IAS. The SLIC is envisioned as a tripartite institutional mechanism involving the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI), the Odisha State Government, and insurance companies. Its primary objective…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has officially announced the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in all educational institutions under the School and Mass Education Department. The landmark decision, detailed in a notification issued on Wednesday, aims to strengthen the state’s education system by aligning with the National Curriculum Framework while incorporating local contextual…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure financial security and dignity for the elderly and differently-abled citizens, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today launched an enhanced pension scheme during his visit to Keonjhar district. Under the revamped scheme, individuals aged 80 years or above and those with a disability level of 80% or higher will receive a monthly…
Kendrapara: Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has been closed to visitors until January 22 to facilitate the annual census of crocodiles and migratory birds, officials announced on Tuesday. Assistant Conservator of Forests, Manas Das, informed that several teams have been deployed to conduct the headcount in the park’s creeks, rivers, wetlands, and mangrove…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to preserve the cultural essence of the Khandagiri Mela, authorities have introduced a ban on obscene dance performances during the popular Jatra shows. The decision was reached after a joint meeting between Jatra committee members and Khandagiri police officials on Tuesday, following widespread concerns about performances deemed disrespectful to Odia…
Bhubaneswar The ambitious Khurda Road-Balangir New Rail Line Project achieved a significant milestone today with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel No T3, located between Buguda and Banigochha in Nayagarh district. Spanning 2,620 meters and featuring a 2-degree curve, this tunnel is the longest in Nayagarh district and the second longest in the entire project. The breakthrough,…
