Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today honored the Indian Men’s Hockey team for their remarkable achievement in winning the historic bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The felicitation ceremony took place at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, where the team was celebrated for their outstanding performance on the world stage. The…
Bhubaneswar: To address rising costs and ensure better nutrition for students, the Odisha government has increased the allowance for mid-day meals in schools. Announcing the decision, School and Public Education Minister Nityanand Gond stated that the state will now spend an additional Re 1 per meal for each student, in response to growing inflation and…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering move to modernize agriculture, Odisha has launched the e-Chasa App and Portal as part of its Digital Survey Policy to enhance crop production and processing. The initiative, aimed at empowering farmers across the state, was officially launched today by the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is poised to embark on a transformative journey as it nears its centenary celebration on April 1, 2036. As the state marks 100 years of its formation, the Government of Odisha has launched an ambitious initiative to craft a visionary roadmap for “Viksit Odisha@2036,” aligning with the national aspiration of “Viksit Bharat@2047,” which…
Bhubaneswar: Mamata Mohanta, the BJP’s candidate for the Rajya Sabha by-election, officially filed her nomination papers on Wednesday at the Odisha Assembly. Accompanied by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi and senior party leaders, her candidacy sets the stage for the by-poll scheduled on September 3. Mohanta’s entry into the BJP came after her recent resignation from…
Bhubaneswar: The Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line Project, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has successfully achieved a breakthrough in a 1,975-meter-long tunnel (Tunnel No. 07) between Purunakatak and Charichhak. This marks a major step forward in improving rail connectivity in Odisha and the surrounding region. The Ministry of Railways has prioritized the completion of key infrastructure…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s wildlife population includes 2,098 elephants and 27 tigers, according to the 2023-24 wildlife census, as revealed by Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia in the State Assembly on Tuesday. Responding to a query from BJD MLA Sarada Prasanna Jena, representing Balikuda-Erasama, Minister Singhkhuntia provided detailed figures on various wildlife species…
Bhubaneswar:: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi is set to felicitate the Indian men’s hockey team, which secured a bronze medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics 2024, during a grand ceremony at the Lok Seva Bhavan’s Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Announcing the celebration at a press conference, Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj revealed that…
Bhubaneswar: The shutters of Modern Book Depot, Bhubaneswar’s oldest and most cherished bookstore, have come down permanently. Located in the bustling Master Canteen area, this iconic bookstore had been a beloved destination for book lovers, intellectuals, and politicians for over five decades. However, after a rent agreement expired on July 31, the store’s fate was…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant leap towards enhancing railway infrastructure and supporting the burgeoning industrial sector in Western and Southern Odisha, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has commissioned a new Freight Train Examination and Routine Overhauling (ROH) Facility at Sarla Station in the Sambalpur Division. This milestone project, completed by RITES Ltd. in partnership with the…
