Baripada: Odisha government has issued a notification withholding the salaries of 843 officers in Mayurbhanj district over failure to complete housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) for rural areas. The officials’ negligence has delayed the construction of houses meant for beneficiaries across the district. The directive was issued by the Mayurbhanj District…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Tuesday a series of measures to enhance disaster preparedness in the state, including the formation of 10 new Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams and the development of a mangrove cover along the coastline. The announcement, made during an event for Odisha Disaster Preparedness Day…
New Delhi: Four sandstone replicas of the iconic Konark wheels have been installed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan as part of an initiative to highlight India’s rich cultural heritage for visitors. These installations, inspired by the original wheels of the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, are intended to showcase the depth…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to introduce five additional female tigers to the Similipal Tiger Reserve in an effort to boost the park’s tiger population, Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia announced on Tuesday. This initiative follows a recent release of a Royal Bengal tigress named ‘Yamuna’ from Maharashtra into the reserve….
Bhubaneswar: As Diwali approaches, the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) has issued comprehensive guidelines for celebrating the festival responsibly, emphasizing restricted firecracker use to reduce noise and air pollution. Diwali falls on November 1 this year, and the OSPCB has set specific measures to ensure a safer, eco-friendly celebration. According to the new guidelines,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is exploring the use of cow dung cakes as an eco-friendly alternative to firewood for cremations at Swargadwara in Puri, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokula Nanda Mallik announced on Tuesday. This green initiative aims to reduce environmental impact while respecting Hindu religious practices associated with achieving “moksha” (spiritual liberation)….
Bhubaneswar: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to showcase an array of diverse films from across India in its 55th edition, which will be held in Panaji, Goa, from November 20-28, 2024. This year, the prestigious Indian Panorama section has announced a robust selection of 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films, with notable representation from Odisha.
Karanjia: Panchpir Women’s Degree College marked the closing ceremony of its 20-day self-defence training program for the 2023-24 session, which began on September 23. The initiative, designed to empower young women with essential self-defence skills, received positive engagement from students.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s celebrated cultural heritage, embodied in its unique festivals, faces a gradual shift as external influences begin reshaping local traditions. In response, Odisha Manaska (Odisha on My Mind), an initiative by All Things Odisha, convened its third circle on Saturday (October 26), focusing on “Festivals of Odisha and Unchecked Cultural Imports.”
Bhubaneswar: The Women and Child Development (W&CD) Department, in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a state-level stakeholder consultation on tackling child trafficking at the State Institute of Women and Child Development in Bhubaneswar today. The consultation aimed to address the persistent issue of child trafficking in Odisha and develop collaborative strategies to prevent this crime. Deputy…
