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Similipal Tiger Reserve Reopens for Tourists After Four-Month Hiatus
Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district has reopened to the public after being closed for four months during the rainy season. The reserve, one of India’s largest and most biodiverse national parks, is now…
“Chandi Medha” Heritage Walk Draws Enthusiasts Ahead of Puja Festivities in Cuttack
Cuttack: As Durga Puja approaches, the unique and intricate “Chandi Medhas” of Cuttack’s famed filigree tradition are once again in the spotlight. To celebrate and share the rich heritage of these stunning silver backdrops, members of…
Odisha Govt Sanctions 4% DA Hike for PSU Employees, Effective from January 2024
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday approved a 4% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for employees of State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), raising it from 46% to 50%, effective from January 1, 2024. The hike applies to…
Odisha Forest Department Plans Relocation of 756 Villages in Protected Areas to Mitigate Man-Animal…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to reduce man-animal conflicts, the Odisha Forest Department has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint to relocate 756 villages located in the state's protected forest areas. The affected villagers will be moved to other…
Minister Krushna Chandra Patra Reviews Fuel and LPG Distribution, Focuses on Consumer Protection and…
Bhubaneswar: Minister of State for Food Supply and Camp Welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, convened a crucial meeting today with representatives of petrol, diesel, and LPG distributors, along with state organizations, to address key issues in…
Odisha Govt Appoints Senior IAS Officers as Secretaries in Charge for Aspirational Districts
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken a significant step to enhance the development of its Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme by nominating senior IAS officers as Secretaries in Charge for 16 identified districts. This…
Odisha to Introduce Melanistic Tiger Safari in Baripada, Mayurbhanj
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to unveil a unique melanistic (black) tiger safari in Baripada, located in the Mayurbhanj district, with preparations for the project already in full swing. The safari will showcase the state’s rare and…
Odisha Appoints 2023 Batch IAS Officers as Executive Officers in Municipalities
Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department of Odisha has appointed seven newly inducted IAS officers from the 2023 batch as Executive Officers for various municipalities across the state. These appointments are…
Odisha Govt Disburses ₹5,000 to 35 Lakh Women Under Subhadra Yojana’s Second Phase
Baripada: The Odisha government, continuing its efforts to empower women, deposited ₹5,000 each into the bank accounts of around 35 lakh women on Wednesday as part of the Subhadra Yojana. This marks the second phase of the first installment…
Odisha Shines at 35th East Zone Junior Athletics: 24 Medals, Including 10 Gold on Day 2
Bhubaneswar: Team Odisha continued its impressive performance on Day 2 of the 35th East Zone Junior Athletics Championship 2024, securing 24 medals—10 gold, 6 silver, and 8 bronze—at the event being held at Kalinga Stadium.
The athletes…