Bhubaneswar: The long-anticipated opening of the Ratna Bhandar, the treasure trove of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, will commence tomorrow, Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced on Saturday. This decision brings an end to months of speculation and public curiosity. “A high-level committee proposed a standard operating procedure (SOP), which was reviewed by the Shree…
Bhubaneswar: The Cyber Crime Unit of CID, Crime Branch, Odisha, has successfully apprehended three individuals, including two Nigerian nationals, involved in a large-scale investment fraud scheme. The arrests were made in New Delhi, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against organized cybercrime. The arrested individuals are identified as Christoper Chizobam alias Chizobam Krist, Nnamdi Stanley…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming agriculture, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment today inaugurated 58 Outdoor Digital LED Video Walls across district headquarters and sub-divisional levels in the state. The event was led by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who virtually inaugurated the Video Walls from Krushi Samiksha Kendra…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today emphasized the importance of sacrifice, integrity, and dedication in police service while addressing the passing out parade of 113 newly trained armed police sub-inspectors at the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy. “Service in uniform requires a lot of sacrifice in one’s personal life. Good conduct along with duty in…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned sand artist Sudarshan Pattanaik has added another feather to his cap by winning the gold medal at the International Sand Art Championship held in St. Petersburg, Russia. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended his heartfelt congratulations to Pattanaik, acknowledging his remarkable achievement. “Sudarshan Pattanaik’s talent has not only brought him individual fame…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is committed to presenting a budget that truly reflects the aspirations and expectations of all sections of society. Participating in the pre-budget discussions organized at the convention hall of the Lok Seva Bhavan on Friday, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of incorporating the views of the public…
Bhubaneswar: The newly appointed chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, has issued a stern warning against servitors using mobile phones atop the chariots during the Rath Yatra. In his first statement after assuming charge, Padhee emphasized that no servitors would be allowed to climb atop the chariots without authorization,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed senior IAS officer Arabinda Kumar Padhee as the new Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). This decision, announced on Thursday, sees Padhee replacing V.V. Yadav in this prestigious role. A notification issued by the Law Department stated, “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section…
Bhubaneswar: The ST & SC Development, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare Department of Odisha has commenced a two-day State-Level Conference for District Welfare Officers (DWOs) and Project Administrators of Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (PA ITDAs). The first day of the conference, held on July 11th, was dedicated to discussions centered around the District Welfare Officers….
Bhubaneswar: Usha Padhee officially assumed her duties as Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department. Shortly after taking charge, she engaged with senior officers of the department, outlining her vision and strategic direction for its future. During the discussion, Padhee emphasized the department’s prestigious national reputation and articulated a clear path forward….
