Bhubaneswar: The Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, conducted a review on Tuesday of the ongoing response measures taken due to the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal. The meeting, held in the presence of Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Deoranjan Kumar Singh, Additional DG Sanjay Kumar, and other senior officials, addressed the state’s…
Bhubaneswar: In line with Indian Railways’ ambitious plan to upgrade key stations nationwide, significant yard restructuring work has commenced at Sambalpur Railway Station, a major hub under the East Coast Railway (ECoR) zone. This modernization initiative is set to enhance operational efficiency, improve train management, and cater to growing passenger and logistics demands in the…
Bhubaneswar: In response to severe flooding caused by relentless rains, Director General of Fire Services & Home Guards Sudhanshu Sarangi and Principal Secretary of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Bishnupada Sethi have been dispatched to Malkangiri to assist the district administration and assess the situation. The deployment follows instructions from Chief Minister…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert as a low-pressure system intensifies over the West-Central and Northwest Bay of Bengal. According to the latest forecast, this system is set to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall to North Odisha and parts of West Bengal over the next 24 hours, with the…
Bhubaneswar: Several parts of Odisha are bracing for heavy rainfall as a well-marked low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Sunday. The depression is expected to bring significant rain across the state until September 11. According to the IMD, the depression formed over…
Puri: The Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) group held its second heritage walk today in the sacred city of Puri, drawing over 30 participants who explored iconic sites including the Yajnya Nrusingha Temple, Indradyumna Sarovar, and Siddha Mahavir Temple, while learning about the rich legends and history tied to these shrines.
Sambalpur: On the auspicious occasion of the Nuakhai festival, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi launched the CM-KISAN Yojana, a new scheme aimed at supporting small, nomadic, and landless farmers across the state. The launch took place during a grand event in Sambalpur, marking a significant step in the state’s efforts to empower vulnerable farming communities….
Bhubaneswar: The second circle of Odisha Manaska convened in Palaspalli, Bhubaneswar, to reflect on a thought-provoking question: “Do dying practices contribute to an identity crisis or redefine our identities?” Attended by individuals from various backgrounds, the discussion focused on how the erosion of traditional practices affects cultural identity and self-perception.
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the establishment of 11 MSME Parks as a key initiative to drive economic growth in Odisha during the 25th Bharat Prativa Samaroha, organized by the Jay Bharat Foundation and Bharat Masala in Barang, Cuttack district, on Saturday. Addressing the gathering, Majhi stated, “Economic development in Odisha can be…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched a state-wide awareness drive on Saturday, flagging off the Subhadra Yojana Awareness Rath (chariot) to promote the Subhadra Yojana, a flagship scheme aimed at empowering women across the state. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister and Women & Child Development Minister Pravati Parida, CM Majhi highlighted the scheme’s…
