Bhubaneswar: Efforts are underway to tranquilize and bring back tigress Zeenat, currently roaming the Jhargram forest in West Bengal, to the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha. Prakash Chand Gogineni, Field Director of Similipal Tiger Reserve, confirmed that Zeenat is being tracked round the clock by the forest departments of Odisha and West Bengal. “The tigress is…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is leaving no stone unturned in its preparations for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled to be held at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, from January 8 to 10, 2025. A high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhavan last Wednesday assessed the progress across various departments to ensure the…
Bhubaneswar: A mega yarn production project, valued at over ₹4,300 crore, will soon be established in Odisha’s Bhadrak district, marking a significant milestone in the state’s industrial and economic landscape. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi shared the development through his social media handle today, expressing gratitude to the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for approving the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated the monthly distribution of Public Distribution System (PDS) rations for January 2025, ensuring food security for beneficiaries across the state. District Collectors have been directed to expedite the lifting of PDS rice from government godowns, a process that began on December 6. As of yesterday, Nabarangpur and Deogarh districts…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to release the 4th phase of the first installment under the Subhadra Yojana in January 2025, providing financial aid to over 20 lakh beneficiaries. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, addressing the media on Friday, highlighted that the delay in disbursing the fourth phase is due to ongoing document verification. “We…
Bhubaneswar: Amrit Dhara Palliative Care Trust marked its 5th Foundation Day with a heartwarming celebration at the Seminar Hall of KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. The event was graced by Padmashree Prof. Dr. Subrat Kumar Acharya as the Chief Guest and Dr. Bijay Kumar Mohapatra, Director of Health Services, Government of Odisha, as the Guest of Honour. Chairperson…
Bhubaneswar: The much-anticipated Patha Utsav, originally scheduled for December 22, 2024, has been postponed due to relentless rainfall triggered by a depression over the Bay of Bengal. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the decision on its official X handle on Saturday, assuring citizens that the new date and venue for the event will be communicated…
Dehradun: Odisha has emerged as one of the top contributors to India’s growing green cover, as highlighted in the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, released today by Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. Published biennially by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) since 1987,…
Bhubaneswar: A transformative initiative redefining leisure and empowerment for women in Odisha, ‘Extra Odinari’ (Extra ଓଡ଼ିନାରୀ), was inaugurated at the Safe Odisha For Her headquarters in Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar, last Sunday. Conceptualized by feminist youth leader Sonali Priyadarsini, a participant in UN Women India’s Feminist Youth Leadership Program, this project seeks to create safe, inclusive spaces for women across social and economic divides.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida visited the remote Bonda Ghati region in Malkangiri, assuring the tribal community of prompt action to address their concerns. During her visit, Parida announced several initiatives to improve living conditions and empower the Bonda tribe. Parida revealed that an additional ₹50,000 would be provided to the Bonda people…
