Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg has called for expanding livelihood opportunities for rural families and strengthening women’s financial independence by helping more self-help groups (SHGs) develop into small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Chairing the fifth Steering Committee meeting of the Odisha Livelihood Mission (OLM) at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday, Garg stressed the need…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg has directed all concerned departments and District Collectors to complete compliance-related work within the timeline set by the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) for effective implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules-2026. Chairing the first meeting of the state-level committee on implementation of the rules at Lok Seva…
Bhubaneswar: Higher secondary schools across Odisha must install CCTV cameras in examination halls and other designated areas by November 30, 2026, to ensure transparent and smooth conduct of the annual Plus II examinations in 2027. The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, has made CCTV surveillance mandatory in examination halls, strong rooms, centre superintendents’…
Cuttack: Remembering police personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the nation, the Odisha Police observed the 67th Police Commemoration Day at the State Police Headquarters in Cuttack on Wednesday. DGP-in-Charge Vinaytosh Mishra paid tribute to the martyrs and called on the force to strengthen its professional capabilities and public trust while…
Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar police have banned DJ music during Dussehra idol immersion processions in the city, warning that violations will result in the seizure of equipment and registration of criminal cases. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Saravana Vivek M announced the restriction on Tuesday, saying the police had held two meetings with immersion procession organisers to…
Bhubaneswar: Several trains to and from Puri will be temporarily short-terminated or short-originated from October 21, 2026, to January 11, 2027, due to modernisation work at Puri Railway Station, where Platforms 5 and 6 and Platforms 3 and 4 are being upgraded. The changes will affect passenger services connecting Puri with several destinations, including Rourkela,…
Dhenkanal: The martial heritage of Odisha’s Paikas came alive at Kandabindha village in Dhenkanal district during the 42nd edition of Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW), where members of the local Mallaluha Kabata Paika Yuvaka Sangha showcased traditional weapons and highlighted the village’s centuries-old warrior traditions. Held during the Durga Puja festivities, the heritage walk was organised…
Bhubaneswar: Braj Mohan Ram on Sunday took oath as the new Governor of Odisha at a ceremony held at Lok Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, formally assuming charge of the constitutional office. Odisha High Court Chief Justice Harish Tandon administered the oath of office and secrecy to Ram at 11 am in the newly constructed Abhishek Hall…
Bhubaneswar: Recognising their gold medal-winning performances at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday felicitated the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, rewarding the players and support staff with cash incentives totalling ₹5.61 crore. The two teams also secured qualification for the 2028…
Bhubaneswar: Two school-going sisters from Odisha have used a multiplication table to deliver a social message on respecting and caring for senior citizens through an awareness video titled ‘20 ka Panikia Re Brudhasrama’ (Old Age Home in the 20 Multiplication Table). Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan released the video on Friday. The initiative…
