Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at augmenting the tiger population, the Odisha forest department has announced plans to bring five Royal Bengal Tigers (RBT), including four tigresses, to the state from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra by the end of October this year. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) informed about the initiative, highlighting…
Bhubaneswar: The powerful Odia play ‘Septemberara 30 Dina,’ which addresses the grave issue of child sexual abuse, captivated audiences and urged them to break the silence surrounding this critical social problem. Produced by the Institute of Knowledge Societies, the play’s inaugural performance took place at Bhanja Kala Mandap on Friday evening, with a second show…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with the National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC), is hosting the “Divya Kala Mela” at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) from July 5 to July 11, 2024. This event celebrates the talent and…
Bhubaneswar: The much awaited Rath Yatra festival is set to begin on Sunday, and to facilitate the convenience of devotees, Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) will offer special bus services during the festivities. A total of 33 buses will operate on 7 inter-city routes and 1 intra-city route from July 7th to 9th and again…
Bhubaneswar: To promote medical education in the regional language, the Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) Department of the Odisha Government has formed a committee to examine and identify essential course books for MBBS education that need to be translated into Odia. “In view of the mandate to provide medical education in Odia language in the…
Bhubaneswar: Babushaan Mohanty and Elina Samantaray-starrer Raja-release Odia film “Pabaar- Kichhi Satya Ghatanaru Anupranita” has proven that content is king in today’s entertainment arena. At a time when Odia cinema has been striving to shed its negative image of lacking original storytelling, “Pabaar” stands out as a testament to the power of compelling narratives. The…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance disaster resilience, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 200 crore allocation for urban flood management during the first State Natural Disaster Committee meeting of 2024, held at Lok Seva Bhavan. This funding aims to bolster the city’s infrastructure and preparedness against potential flooding events. Chairing the meeting, CM Majhi underscored…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the upcoming Rath Yatra, the State government of Odisha has declared July 8 as a holiday for banks, banking institutions, all government offices, and revenue and Magisterial courts. The announcement was made by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, which issued separate notifications confirming the closure. The notification stated, “On the occasion…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government announced plans to add 400 new e-buses to the Mo Bus fleet under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme. This expansion aims to enhance public transportation infrastructure and provide eco-friendly commuting options for the citizens of Odisha. Odisha Housing & Urban Development Department minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra informed this after traveling on a…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha General Administration and Public Grievance Department issued a notification appointing eight senior Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers as private secretaries and Officers on Special Duty (OSDs) in the offices of various ministers in the state. According to the notification, Biswaranjan Rath, currently serving as Joint Commissioner (BDA) in Bhubaneswar, has been appointed…
