New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been awarded the First Rank in the Best State Category at the prestigious 5th National Water Awards, conferred by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, in recognition of the state’s outstanding work in water resources conservation and management. The award was received by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to Government,…
Bhubaneswar: With the severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ set to strike the Odisha coast, the state government has ramped up efforts to ensure ‘zero casualty’, preparing 750 shelters to accommodate evacuees from vulnerable areas. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced that 250 multipurpose cyclone shelters and 500 temporary shelters in schools and colleges are…
New Delhi: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today presented the Fifth National Water Awards at a ceremony in New Delhi, highlighting the critical importance of water conservation in ensuring a clean and prosperous society. Addressing the gathering, the President emphasized that water is a fundamental human right and plays a vital role in health, food…
Bhubaneswar: In view of the impending Cyclone ‘Dana’, the Odisha government has announced the closure of colleges and universities in 14 districts for three days, from October 23 to 25. The move follows predictions from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) that the depression over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic…
Bhubaneswar: The latest update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) suggests that Cyclone ‘Dana’, brewing over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall along the Odisha coast between Bhitarkanika in Kendrapada and Dhamra in Bhadrak districts on the night of October 24. The Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan…
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu’s scheduled three-day visit to Odisha has been postponed in light of the potential impact of Cyclone Dana, which is expected to affect the state’s coastal regions. The Odisha government, considering the risks posed by the approaching cyclone, informed the President’s Secretariat and the Union Home Ministry about the postponement. While no…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone ‘Dana’ looms over Odisha, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Odisha government, has activated its comprehensive preparedness plan to ensure public safety and maintain an uninterrupted power supply during the impending storm. TPCODL has initiated its Business Continuity and Disaster Management Plan (BCDMP), which…
Bhubaneswar: In a moving demonstration of empathy and leadership, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the fifth session of the Chief Minister’s Public Grievance Hearing Program today, placing a special focus on the concerns of persons with disabilities (PwDs) and vulnerable citizens. According to an official press release, upon arriving at the grievance hearing…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches, the Odisha government has ordered the closure of schools in 14 districts expected to be impacted by the severe storm. Schools in Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Angul, Khordha, Nayagarh, and Cuttack will remain closed from October 23 to 25, as per a notification issued…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Electoral Officer R. S. Gopalan convened a crucial meeting today with representatives from various political parties to discuss the revision of the voter list for the upcoming 2025 elections and to ensure the creation of a new, error-free final voter list. During the meeting, Additional Chief Electoral Officer Satrughna Kar provided a detailed…
