Bhubaneswar: In a comprehensive review meeting on Monday, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida, assessed various schemes and activities under the Department of Mission Shakti, emphasizing its pivotal role in the state’s development. During the session, Parida acknowledged the substantial progress Mission Shakti has made in empowering women across Odisha. She highlighted the initiative’s significant…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday instructed district collectors across the state to make decisions regarding the reopening of schools based on local weather conditions. This directive allows collectors the authority to declare holidays or adjust school timings for government, private, and aided schools from Class I to 12 in response to the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday emphasized the timely completion of ongoing water resources projects during a high-level meeting with officials from the Water Resources Department. According to an official press release, Majhi directed the department’s top officers to manage water efficiently, particularly during the delayed monsoon, and to remain prepared for…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday conducted a comprehensive review of the preparations for the annual Rath Yatra celebrations scheduled for July. State Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, State Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, Director General of Police Arun Kumar Sarangi, and Director Intelligence Saumendra Priyadarsi provided a detailed briefing to CM Majhi. They…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed the district administration of Bhadrak to provide immediate health assistance to Babuli Barik, a 14-year-old boy from Madhapur village in the Chandbali block. Babuli is suffering from a rare condition known as Traumatic Neuro Motor Disorder. Responding to reports from various social media channels and other media…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi held a comprehensive review of the state’s law and order situation on Saturday, meeting with Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Sarangi and other senior police officials. The Chief Minister underscored the importance of delivering quality service to the public and ensuring that police personnel are responsive and courteous. “All…
Bhubaneswar: Two Odia writers have been selected to receive the prestigious Kendra Sahitya Akademi awards for the year 2024. Sanjay Kumar Panda and Manas Ranjan Samal will be honoured for their significant contributions to Odia literature. Sanjay Kumar Panda will be awarded the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for his book “Hu Baia,” a compelling collection…
Ganjam: In the coastal village of Digipur in Ganjam district, Menaka’s story stands as a testament to the strength and resilience required for a woman to break free from traditional constraints and achieve financial independence. Determined to provide her children with a good education, Menaka took transformative steps to secure the necessary funds, overcoming numerous…
Bhubaneswar: The vibrant and culturally rich festival of Raja, which celebrates womanhood in Odisha, was inaugurated today at the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) headquarters in Bhubaneswar. The event was graced by the presence of MP Bhubaneswar Aparajita Sarangi and MLA Ekamra Babu Singh, who officially opened the Raja Mahotsav. The three-day festival, known for…
Puri: In a significant move aimed at easing the darshan process for devotees, all four gates (dwaras) of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, were opened on Thursday morning. This decision, taken during the first Cabinet meeting of the newly elected Mohan Majhi government on Wednesday, was implemented in the presence of the Odisha Council…
