Bhubaneswar: Padma Shri awardee Kamala Pujari, renowned for her pioneering work in organic farming and preserving traditional paddy seeds, passed away in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 73. Pujari had been transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) of SCB Medical College and Hospital from a hospital in Jeypore two days prior…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Government has appointed senior lawyer Pitambar Acharya as the Advocate General of Odisha, effective immediately. This decision was announced through a special notification issued by the Law Department today. The official notification states, “The Governor of Odisha is pleased to appoint Pitambar Acharya, Senior Advocate, High Court of Orissa, to be…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced an increase in the minimum wages for workers across the state, effective immediately. According to the new notification, the daily minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled workers have been raised to Rs 450, Rs 500, Rs 550, and Rs 600 respectively. This decision, which aims to…
Bhubaneswar: The transformative potential of small-scale climate-smart agricultural practices was the focus of a three-day international conference on sustainable agricultural development, which began today at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA). The conference, themed ‘Sustainable Agricultural Development with Climate Smart Systems,’ is being held in a hybrid mode and has attracted experts from around…
Bhubaneswar: Reliance Jio has further solidified its position as the leading digital service provider in Odisha, according to the latest telecom subscriber data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). In May 2024, Jio added a remarkable 1.85 lakh new mobile subscribers in the state, making it the only telecom operator to gain subscribers…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued a high alert to Collectors of six districts in anticipation of heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal. The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) instructed the districts falling under orange and yellow warning zones to remain vigilant and prepared for any potential emergencies. In a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan today conducted a review of the ongoing construction of the new building for SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. The minister sought updates on the progress of this significant healthcare project from departmental officers, the Odisha Bridge & Construction Corporation (OBCC), and the construction company responsible for the…
Bhubaneswar: The shifting of ornaments and precious stones stored in the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the Jagannath Temple in Puri to a temporary strong room within the temple premises was successfully completed on Thursday. The operation was carried out by an 11-member team led by retired justice Biswanath Rath, chairman of the inspection committee…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to railway infrastructure, the Ministry of Railways has sanctioned ₹288.61 crore for the construction of a new Railway Flyover connecting Sambalpur Station to Sambalpur City Station. Spanning a distance of 8.10 kilometers, this significant project aims to streamline train operations and reduce congestion at these key junctions. Key Project Highlights:…
Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra made an unannounced visit to the Aahar Kendra at Capital Hospital premises today, reinforcing the government’s commitment to ensuring quality and cleanliness in the state-run affordable meal centers. During his visit, Minister Mahapatra purchased a meal coupon and dined alongside the patrons, engaging in conversations…
