Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) authority, responsible for the Mo Bus service in Odisha, has taken swift action against two of its employees after they were found intoxicated on duty. A driver and a conductor were terminated following a surprise check by the CRUT enforcement team, which found both employees under the influence…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster Odisha’s vibrant handicraft sector, the state’s Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department has granted official recognition to 55 distinct handicrafts, expanding from an earlier list of 51. This decision, approved by the Minister of Cooperation, Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts, Pradip Bal Samanta, and recommended by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhi,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed state officials to draft a comprehensive roadmap for enhancing power generation, transmission, and distribution to meet the projected electricity demand by 2029-30. This directive came during a high-level review meeting on the state’s electricity supply system. During the discussion, Chief Minister Majhi stressed that reliable and…
Bhubaneswar: To boost Odisha’s industrial growth, the state government has approved 15 large-scale projects with a combined investment of ₹3,353.15 crore. The approvals were granted during the 132nd State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. These projects are expected to generate 4,637 job opportunities across sectors, marking a…
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to aid communities affected by Cyclone Dana, Reliance Foundation, in partnership with local administration and grassroots organizations, held a Training of Trainers session on public health risk management in Balasore district’s Soro today. Another session was organized earlier this week at Tihidi in Bhadrak district. The initiative,a conducted in collaboration with…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant diplomatic engagement, Madan Mohan Sethi, designated Consul General of New Zealand in Auckland, met with Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, at Lok Seva Bhavan on Thursday morning. The meeting centered on strengthening ties between Odisha and New Zealand, particularly in…
Bhubaneswar: In a key development aimed at enhancing food security, the Odisha government announced it will begin distributing wheat in addition to rice to ration card holders under state food security schemes from January 2025. This initiative marks the first time wheat will be provided alongside rice to beneficiaries. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance pilgrimage accessibility, the Odisha government has announced the launch of direct bus services to the revered Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The service, set to begin before the New Year, aims to facilitate religious travel for citizens while offering substantial subsidies on ticket prices for pilgrims and women. Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti…
Malkangiri: On his first official visit to Malkangiri since taking office, Odisha’s Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania has prioritized the intensification of anti-Maoist operations. Joined by DIG Operations Akhileshwar Singh and DIG (SIW) Kanwar Vishal Singh, DGP Khurania assessed the ongoing efforts to dismantle Maoist influence in the region, reiterating Union Home Minister…
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja led discussions on effective management and utilization of funds from the State Disaster Risk Management Fund. The meeting highlighted the need for meticulous investment and supervision of the funds allocated to key departments involved in disaster management, aiming to strengthen Odisha’s…
