Puri/Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at enriching the pilgrimage experience at Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, the Odisha government is considering distributing ‘Mahaprasad’ for free to all visiting devotees. Law Minister Prithiraj Harichandan announced on Saturday that discussions are underway to arrange the distribution of ‘Abhada’ (Mahaprasad) to around 1-1.5 lakh devotees daily. “We are in…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Police have put in place extensive arrangements to ensure the peaceful celebration of Ganesh Puja on September 7. This year, authorities have banned the use of DJs during the festivities, urging the use of traditional musical instruments instead. Bhubaneswar DCP Prateek Singh stated that detailed discussions have been held with puja committees to…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the ongoing potato shortage in the state, the Odisha Government has announced a new initiative to import potatoes from Uttar Pradesh via trains. State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra made the announcement on Sunday, stating that the government is working on arrangements to bring in the tuber…
Bhubaneswar: To reduce the damage and fatalities caused by lightning strikes, the Odisha government has announced a mission to plant at least 20 lakh palm trees across the state. The initiative is a joint effort by the Odisha Forest and Agriculture departments, aiming to mitigate the impact of lightning, which has become a growing concern…
Bhubaneswar: Asit Kumar Tripathy has stepped down from his role as the chairman of the Western Odisha Development Council (WODC). The state government officially confirmed the acceptance of his resignation today. According to an order issued by the Planning and Convergence (P&C) Department, “The resignation of Asit Kumar Tripathy, chairman of the Western Odisha Development…
Bhubaneswar: A one-day Review-cum-Sensitization Workshop on the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) was held today at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, under the chairpersonship of Odisha’s Chief Secretary, Manoj Ahuja, IAS. The workshop, organized by the Planning & Convergence Department of the Government of Odisha, brought together key stakeholders…
Bhubaneswar: The 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly commenced a two-day orientation-cum-training program for its newly elected MLAs today in Bhubaneswar. This program, aimed at equipping first-time legislators with essential knowledge and skills for effective legislative participation, is being led by Speaker Surama Padhy. However, the event was overshadowed by the absence of opposition parties, with both…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) held its 131st council meeting today at the Lok Seva Bhavan, focusing on enhancing its environmental monitoring and pollution control systems. The meeting, chaired by Chief Administrative Secretary and OSPCB Chairman Manoj Ahuja, underscored the board’s critical role in ensuring clean air, safe drinking water, and a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to make a significant leap in industrial development with the proposed establishment of an Integrated Green Ship Recycling Industry Park. A high-level discussion meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan featured Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, and senior officials from Neptunes Shipbuilding Company, who detailed the ambitious…
Bhubaneswar: The public grievance hearings scheduled for August 19 and August 26 have been canceled due to government holidays, as announced by the Department of General Administration and Public Grievance on Friday. The department has assured that new dates for the hearings will be announced soon through newspapers and public notices. The cancellations are in…
