Bhubaneswar: Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary of the Water Resources Department, Anu Garg, today reviewed the flood situation in the Subarnarekha river basin in Balasore district. The assessment meeting was attended by the department’s Engineer-in-Chief, Chief Engineers, and other key officials. Garg, accompanied by senior officials, discussed the ongoing rain and flood conditions in upstream…
Bhubaneswar: With Monkeypox (Mpox) cases on the rise both globally and in India, Public Health Director Dr. Niranjan Mishra has issued new precautionary guidelines to manage the situation effectively. These measures are specifically designed for Points of Entry (PoEs), such as airports, seaports, and land borders, to ensure swift detection and containment of the disease….
Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive workshop focused on the implementation of the New Pension System (NPS) for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) was held today at the Conference Hall of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) in Bhubaneswar. The event aimed to enhance understanding and facilitate effective management of pension schemes for municipal employees across the state. The training…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has successfully transferred ₹1,250 crore to the bank accounts of more than 25 lakh women beneficiaries under the newly launched Subhadra Yojana. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the women-centric scheme at a grand event held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The Subhadra Yojana, aimed at empowering women in Odisha,…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embraced the local Odia culture during his visit to Gadakana village in Bhubaneswar today, where he participated in the ‘Gruha Prabesha’ ceremony for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The PM savoured the traditional Odia sweet delicacy ‘Kheeri’ at the home of a PMAY beneficiary, Antaryami Nayak. Modi…
Kendrapara: Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has witnessed a remarkable increase in the population of nesting birds during this year’s monsoon season. A recent bird census revealed a total of 130,123 birds across ten species, marking an increase of 6,265 birds compared to last year’s count of 123,867. The census, conducted by Forest…
Chennai: Athletes from the Odisha-Reliance Foundation (RF) Athletics High Performance Centre (HPC) delivered stellar performances at the SAFF Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai, capturing a total of five medals. DM Jayaram emerged as a standout competitor, securing two medals, while Sabita Toppo set a new personal best in her event. Jayaram clinched bronze in the…
Bhubaneswar: The Twin City Commissionerate Police have announced several traffic restrictions in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to launch the Mohan Majhi government’s flagship Subhadra Yojana at Janata Maidan. The restrictions will be in place from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM on September 17, and will affect several key routes…
Bhubaneswar: In a swift action, the Commissionerate Police arrested four youths and detained another in connection with an alleged reckless driving incident in Odisha’s capital on Tuesday. The incident, which involved dangerous driving along Janpath, has sparked outrage among citizens and raised concerns about the city’s law and order situation. One of the arrested individuals…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has congratulated Amaresh Kumar Sahu and Gedela Akhil for their remarkable achievements at the 47th WorldSkills Competition held in Lyon, France, from 10th to 15th September 2024. Sahu clinched the prestigious Bronze Medal in Renewable Energy, while Akhil earned the Medallion for Excellence in Water Technology, making Odisha proud on…
