Bhubaneswar: After a two-month closure, Bhitarkanika National Park, famed for its saltwater crocodile habitat, is set to welcome visitors again on August 1. Closed from May 1 to July 31 to support the breeding season of crocodiles, the park’s reopening is eagerly awaited by nature enthusiasts and tourists. The highlight of this reopening is the…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Friday the formation of a low-pressure area over the northern Bay of Bengal, extending into the coastal regions of Bangladesh and Gangetic West Bengal. The IMD reported that the low-pressure system is associated with a cyclonic circulation reaching up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, which…
Bhubaneswar: The Mohan Majhi led government on Thursday rebranded several prominent schemes that were originally introduced by the previous Biju Janata Dal (BJD) regime in Odisha. This rebranding marks a new chapter in the state’s governance, reflecting the current administration’s vision and priorities. Prominent schemes have been renamed as follows: The KALIA (Krushak Assistance for…
Bhubaneswar: In a relief for farmers, the Odisha government has relaxed the time for payment of arrear electricity bills by lift irrigation consumers. This decision aims to support agricultural activities and provide financial flexibility to the state’s farmers. According to an official press release, Barchana MLA Amar Nayak, Bhubaneswar Ekamra MLA Babu Singh, and Bijay…
Delhi: The Indian Army contingent departed today for the Multinational Military Exercise KHAAN QUEST.
Bhubaneswar: To bolster skill development and employment opportunities in Odisha, 10 organizations signed 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS). The pacts aim to provide comprehensive training to the youth under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY). Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, and Drinking Water Minister, Rabi…
Bhubaneswar: Hindalco Industries Ltd, the metal flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is poised to significantly contribute to the industrial development of Odisha with an investment exceeding Rs. 25,000 crore in various new and expansion projects within the state. During a meeting on Wednesday with the Deputy Chief Minister KV Singhdeo at his Assembly office,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster Odisha’s railway infrastructure, Indian Railways has allocated a budget of Rs 10,586 crores for the financial year 2024-25. This substantial budgetary provision marks a remarkable 12.5-fold increase compared to the average annual investment of Rs 838 crores during the 2009-14 period. The increased funding aims to accelerate various developmental…
Bhubaneswar: Digi Yatra has been launched at Biju Patnaik International Airport. Introduced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) and the Digi Yatra Foundation, this innovative platform marks a major step towards creating a digitally empowered society. Digi Yatra is designed to revolutionize the travel experience by enabling the automatic digital processing of passengers, thus…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly faced repeated adjournments on Wednesday, the third day of the budget session, due to protests from opposition parties. The BJD staged a walkout, criticizing the state government’s inaction on the alleged assault of an Assistant Section Officer by Governor Raghubar Das’s son. Simultaneously, Congress members disrupted proceedings, citing Odisha’s neglect in the…
