Bhubaneswar: A delegation from the transport departments of Punjab and Telangana spent two days in Odisha to explore and learn from the state’s advanced transport services. The visit aimed at understanding and adopting Odisha’s successful strategies in their own states. The delegates began their visit at the Heavy Vehicle Driver Training Centre in Chhatia, Jajpur district….
Bhubaneswar: Amid escalating potato prices in Odisha, Food & Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra visited a potato storage facility in Aiginia on Friday to evaluate the situation and find solutions. The state has seen a sharp increase in potato prices, with retail costs soaring from Rs 30 per kg on July 20 to Rs 45-50…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has given the green light for the establishment of two new Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) hospitals in the state. As per the official press release, the new hospitals will be located in Keonjhar and Sonepur. This initiative aims to bolster healthcare services for working-class individuals and their families…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell (CMGC) will remain closed on July 29, Monday, owing to the ongoing assembly session of the 17th Vidhan Sabha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will not be conducting his usual grievance hearing and redressal session due to the first assembly session of the new government.
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…
