Bhubaneswar: Odisha athletes delivered an exceptional performance on the opening day of the 35th East Zone Junior Athletics Championship 2024, securing a total of 27 medals across various track and field events. The championship, which commenced today at Kalinga Stadium, saw athletes from across the eastern region competing at the highest level. The event was…
Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district is set to reopen to tourists from October 10, after being closed for nearly four months due to the monsoon season. The announcement was made in a notification issued on Monday by STR Field Director Prakash Chandra Gogineni. The reserve had been closed to visitors…
Bhubaneswar: Mohan Charan Majhi-led BJP government in Odisha has approved a new uniform colour code for all government buildings across the state. The decision follows a recent change in the uniform design for Class IX and X students in government and government-aided schools. As per the new directive, the exterior walls of government buildings will…
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to address the ongoing concerns of displaced street vendors in Puri, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD), visited the city on Saturday to review the progress of rehabilitation initiatives for vendors evicted from the Badadand area. Padhee toured the vending zone under construction near the Sri Setu area,…
Bhubaneswar: AJSA India, an Odisha-based non-governmental organization (NGO), has been honored with the prestigious Bridgestone Mobility Social Impact Award 2024 in the category of “Increase Access to Resources.” The award, accompanied by a cash prize of Rs. 1.5 million, was presented by Bridgestone Corporation in recognition of AJSA India’s outstanding efforts to uplift marginalized tribal…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a major overhaul of its Potato Mission, aiming to significantly enhance potato production and provide stronger support to farmers across the state. Agriculture Minister KV Singh Deo, in a press briefing on Saturday, shared the government’s commitment to revitalizing the mission by extending its tenure for three more years…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen Odisha’s education system, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today handed over appointment letters to 16,009 newly recruited junior teachers (Schematic) in primary and upper primary schools across the state. The special recruitment event, Nijukti Mela, was held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, with a focus on acknowledging the vital role of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to the state’s agricultural sector, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced the release of the 18th installment of financial assistance under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) scheme. Marking PM Kisan Day, the central government initiative aims to enhance farmers’ development and alleviate poverty. The scheme provides Rs….
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the heavy passenger rush during the upcoming festive season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has arranged a series of Special Trains to ensure hassle-free travel for devotees and festival-goers. These Puja Special Trains will operate until the last week of November, covering the Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja holidays. A…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved the voluntary retirement of senior IPS officer Arun Kumar Sarangi, a 1990-batch officer and former In Charge Director General of Police (DGP). Sarangi will take up his new role as the Chairman of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) starting Monday afternoon. According to an official notification issued by…
