Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s hockey ace Amit Rohidas was snapped up for Rs 48 lakh during the Hockey India League (HIL) men’s auction for the 2024-25 season, held on Sunday. Rohidas, a key defender for the Indian national team, will play for the Chennai-based franchise, Tamil Nadu Dragons. A vital member of India’s backline, Amit Rohidas has…
Bhubaneswar: The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has announced a 26-member squad for coaching ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, with four players from Odisha making the cut. Debaraj Behera, Pankaj Bhue, Sukhram Majhi, and Nakula Badanayak, along with 22 others, will attend a coaching camp in New…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has put in place extensive measures to ensure cleanliness and sanitation across the city during the Durga Puja festival. In an effort to maintain a clean environment during the festivities, the BMC has deployed 36 nodal officers and over 340 additional sanitation workers to manage waste and sanitation at…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that the state government will waive the ground rent for all Durga Puja pandals across Odisha. The decision is aimed at encouraging puja committees, pandal members, and devotees, easing the financial burden on those organizing the celebrations. The Chief Minister took to social media to extend his…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has unveiled a special motorcycle patrolling team, named ‘Shakti Bahini’, aimed at enhancing the safety of women and children during the Dussehra festival in Odisha’s capital. The initiative was inaugurated by Police Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh, with Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Pinak Mishra and other senior officials present at…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has officially announced the extension of its free rice distribution scheme until December 2028. This decision aligns with the Union Cabinet’s recent approval to continue supplying free fortified rice under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) from July 2024 to December 2028. Food Suppliers Minister Krushna Chandra Patra expressed…
Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district has reopened to the public after being closed for four months during the rainy season. The reserve, one of India’s largest and most biodiverse national parks, is now welcoming wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers to explore its rich ecosystem. Similipal is home to a diverse array…
Cuttack: As Durga Puja approaches, the unique and intricate “Chandi Medhas” of Cuttack’s famed filigree tradition are once again in the spotlight. To celebrate and share the rich heritage of these stunning silver backdrops, members of Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW) organized a special heritage walk today, drawing a large crowd of enthusiasts eager to learn…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday approved a 4% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for employees of State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), raising it from 46% to 50%, effective from January 1, 2024. The hike applies to employees drawing pay under the Revised Scale of Pay, 2017. The Public Enterprises Department issued an Office Memorandum…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to reduce man-animal conflicts, the Odisha Forest Department has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint to relocate 756 villages located in the state’s protected forest areas. The affected villagers will be moved to other regions with financial assistance under the state government’s resettlement scheme. The plan, while aimed at improving wildlife conservation and…
