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…
Dhenkanal: Despite heavy rains and adverse weather, over 30 heritage and culture enthusiasts visited the villages of Nuagaon and Sadeibareni, renowned for their traditional Dhokra crafts.
Bhubaneswar: The burgeoning biotechnology sector in India is set to receive a significant boost, with marine resources emerging as a crucial component. On the third day of Global Bio-India (GBI) 2024, a technical session titled ‘Tapping the Blue Economy’ focused on leveraging India’s maritime resources for economic and biotechnological advancements. The session featured a keynote…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has declared September 17 as a holiday for all schools and colleges under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) in light of the launch of the Subhadra Yojana by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcement comes ahead of a major public event at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, where the Prime Minister will…
Bhubaneswar: In a major revamp of its education sector initiatives, the Odisha government officially renamed the ‘Mo School Abhiyan’ as ‘Panchasakha Sikhya Setu’ on Saturday, with a proposed budgetary outlay of Rs 332 crore. The School and Mass Education Department of Odisha made the announcement, with instructions to the State Project Director, OSEPA-cum-Member Secretary, to…
Puri: In response to a growing bird flu outbreak, the Puri district administration has imposed a three-month prohibition on poultry farming in the affected areas. The ban covers the Pipili, Delang, Nimapara, and Satyabadi regions, where poultry farming is strictly forbidden within a one-kilometer radius of the identified bird flu zones. The ban also restricts…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the launch of the “Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana” at the ‘Monsoon Meet’ organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. The ambitious scheme, backed by a ₹1,423 crore investment over five years, aims to significantly enhance milk production in the state. Majhi highlighted the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has withdraws its proposal to permit the sale of liquor in beach shacks on Puri beach, emphasizing a reinforced liquor ban in areas of socio-religious-cultural significance. The decision, announced through a notification by the Excise Department, reflects the government’s commitment to preserving the religious and cultural sanctity of these locations. New…
