Bhubaneswar: Sujata R. Karthikeyan, the Special Secretary of the Finance Department, has been granted a six-month leave to care for her minor daughter who is preparing for her Class X exams. The leave commenced on May 31, 2024, as per a notification issued by the General Administration (GA) department. The notification, citing Rule 18-D of…
Bhubaneswar: The model code of conduct (MCC) that came into force on March 16 with the announcement of the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Odisha has been officially lifted. This announcement follows the declaration of results for the Lok Sabha elections and the assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh, along…
Bhubaneswar: Manoj Kumar Mishra, the Principal Secretary to the Government, Electronics & IT Department of Odisha, has resigned from his position. The General Administration & Public Grievance Department issued an order confirming the acceptance of his resignation, effective from the afternoon of June 4. Mishra, a 2000 batch officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service…
Bhubaneswar: Odia cinema enthusiasts and aspiring filmmakers have much to look forward to as the Bhubaneswar Film Festival (BFF) gears up to captivate audiences from 7-9 June 2024 at Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. Hosted by the Bhubaneswar Film Circle, this exclusive Odia film festival will showcase 15 award-winning and classic Odia films from 1960 onwards. Open…
Bhubaneswar: Retired IAS officers R Balakrishnan and Suresh Chandra Mahapatra, who were serving as Chief Advisor, Special Initiatives, and Chief Advisor, Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) respectively, have resigned from their posts. They resigned a day after the election verdict came. The General Administration & Public Grievance Department has accepted their resignations, effective from the forenoon…
Bhubaneswar: In response to reports of some private hospitals denying cashless treatment to beneficiaries of the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY), the Odisha government on Thursday reiterated that the health facility scheme remains very much active and is supported by an approved budget. The state government urged empanelled hospitals to continue providing treatment to BSKY…
Bhubaneswar: The latest Odisha Elephant Census has revealed the presence of 2,098 elephants across 38 Forest Divisions in the state, marking an increase of 122 elephants since the last census in 2017. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Wildlife Susant Nanda shared these findings on Wednesday, noting a nearly stable population with a male-to-female ratio of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC is delighted to announce the contract extension of captain Carlos Delgado, securing his presence with the club until 2026. The Spanish defender played a pivotal role in Odisha FC’s exceptional 2023-24 season, featuring in 37 matches across major competitions, including the Indian Super League (ISL), AFC Cup, and Kalinga Super Cup. Throughout…
Bhubaneswar: Following a decisive victory in the Odisha state Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced plans to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme in the state. The announcement was made by state BJP president Manmohan Samal on Wednesday, signaling a significant shift in healthcare policy for Odisha. In a press briefing, Samal highlighted…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik officially handed over his resignation to Governor Raghubar Das at the Raj Bhavan today, marking the end of his record 24-year tenure as the leader of Odisha. Patnaik’s resignation follows the Biju Janata Dal’s (BJD) loss in the recent state elections, where the party secured just 51 out of the…
