Puri: In a major step to boost security and improve operations at the revered Puri Jagannath Temple, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has deployed 20 retired Army personnel to oversee the functioning of the Anand Bazaar area, where the sacred Mahaprasad is sold to devotees. This initiative aims to reform the Bazaar by ensuring…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Excise Department has announced plans to set up 25 new excise stations across the state to enhance enforcement activities and address issues related to illicit alcohol and smuggling. In a directive issued to all Excise Superintendents, the Excise Commissioner revealed that the new stations will be strategically located to improve oversight and…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha convened a State Consultation Workshop on ‘Creating Enabling Ecosystem for Services in Tier 2 and 3 Cities’ in Bhubaneswar today. The workshop brought together key officials and stakeholders to discuss strategies for fostering service-led growth in smaller cities. The event featured prominent participants including Manoj Ahuja, Chief Secretary of Odisha;…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stirred controversy with his proposal to rename Ravenshaw University, one of Odisha’s most esteemed educational institutions. The suggestion has sparked a robust debate among students, alumni, and the wider public. Speaking at a recent event, Pradhan argued for the university’s name to be changed to honor local heroes and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 481 development projects worth ₹1,151 crore across Odisha’s 30 districts during the State-level Local Self-Government Day ceremony at Lok Seva Bhavan. In his address, the Chief Minister emphasized the role of self-governance in ensuring the delivery of basic services to citizens. He called…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sounded an alert following the detection of bird flu in nearby regions. The civic body has advised chicken vendors to temporarily halt the procurement of poultry from affected areas and urged residents to remain cautious. In its advisory, the BMC called for increased vigilance, requesting citizens to report…
Bhubaneswar:The Odisha government on Friday unveiled its new Excise Policy, set to take effect from September 2024, aimed at curbing illicit liquor trade and promoting public awareness regarding alcohol consumption. Key highlights of the new policy include a moratorium on new liquor shops, with no new IMFL OFF shop, Country Liquor (CL) shop, or Out…
Bhubaneswar: The public grievance hearings conducted by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will not take place on September 2, 9, and 16, as per an official statement released on Friday. The closure on September 2 is due to the ongoing first session of the 17th Assembly, while the suspension on September 9 will be…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the extension of the Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana, a health insurance scheme for journalists, for another year. Originally set to expire on August 31, the scheme will now continue, offering health coverage to media personnel across the state for an additional year. The Department of Information and Public…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the discontinuation of the Nutana Unnata Abhilasha (NUA) Odisha scheme, launched by the previous BJD administration, and will soon introduce a new initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students. Addressing the Odisha Assembly on Friday, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj revealed that the…
