Baripada: In a groundbreaking move to bolster wildlife protection, Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district will become the first in India to have a dedicated armed police company deployed for combating poaching and wildlife crimes. The unit, part of a Joint Task Force formed by the Forest Department last year, will be led by…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision to bolster infrastructure and public safety, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has approved the declaration of 170 Road Over Bridge (ROB) construction projects as Special Railway Projects under the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008. This strategic move is aimed at expediting the implementation of these crucial infrastructure projects by simplifying land…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to complete the survey for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in rural areas within the next two months, according to Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik. The initiative aims to identify all eligible beneficiaries and ensure no deserving individual is left out. Minister Naik emphasized…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in Odisha, the Central Government has sanctioned ₹130 crore for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Research and Entrepreneurship Park at IIT Bhubaneswar. Union Minister of State for Education, Sukanta Majumdar, announced this initiative during a Rajya Sabha session while responding to a query raised by…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) Managing Director Sudhansu Mohan Samal chaired a review meeting today with Functional Directors and Sectional Heads to evaluate the progress of various sections and address critical issues impacting the corporation’s operations. During the meeting, Sectional Heads provided concise updates on key challenges and achievements. The MD emphasized the importance of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha-born diplomat Arun Kumar Sahu has been named as India’s next Ambassador to Bulgaria, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday. Sahu, a senior Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer from Deogarh, is expected to take up his new role soon. Sahu, a 1996-batch IFS officer, currently serves as Additional Secretary (Central Europe) in…
Bhubaneswar: A towering 108 ft monumental national flag, symbolizing unity, pride, and patriotism, was inaugurated today at Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar. The flag, installed by the Flag Foundation of India, stands as a proud landmark within the university, celebrating the spirit of the nation. The event was graced by Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who also oversees the portfolios of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, chaired a crucial review meeting to address the recovery of pending electricity duties from industrial units. The review focused on arrears accumulated from industrial units’ self-generation and consumption of electricity. Officials provided a detailed…
Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated Sargiful Utsav 2024 was inaugurated today in Bhubaneswar, marking a grand celebration of tribal creativity, talent, and cultural heritage. Organized by the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, the three-day festival was formally opened by Rabi Narayan Naik, Minister for PR&DW and Rural Development, in the presence of…
Bhubaneswar: Celebrated Odia literary figure Baishnab Charan Samal has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for 2024. He will be honored for his essay book Bhuti Bhakti Bibhuti, a work that delves into spiritual contemplation and humanistic sentiments, earning widespread acclaim for its profound insights. Samal, widely respected as an…
