Bhubaneswar: Recognizing the invaluable and round-the-clock emergency services provided by the 108 Ambulance crew, particularly during the challenges posed by the pandemic and disaster situations, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik approved a Special Allowance to motivate and appreciate their dedicated efforts. In response to the representations made by the crew members and considering their hard work…
Bhubaneswar: In a commendable move to recognize the selfless act of organ donation, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik declared that the last rites of individuals who save lives through organ donation will be conducted with full state honours. This initiative aims to raise awareness about organ donation and inspire society to contribute to the noble…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards bolstering industrial development, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik laid foundation stones, and inaugurated several industrial units in Kalibeti near Khurda. The Chief Minister inaugurated the New Food Park established by IDCO at Khurda, aimed at attracting prominent companies like Pepsi, Nestle, Indo Nissin, and their ancillaries. Simultaneously, he laid the…
Bhubaneswar: Drawing inspiration from Odisha’s successful model gram panchayats, a 35-member delegation from Uttarakhand’s Haridwar Zilla Panchayat embarked on a comprehensive tour to glean insights into best practices. The visit, conducted under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan 2024-25, aimed at enabling elected panchayat representatives to assimilate and implement successful developmental models from different states. In…
Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, issued an advisory today for students appearing in the upcoming Plus 2 examinations starting tomorrow, February 16. Examinees are urged to arrive at the exam center 30 minutes early to ensure timely entry into the hall, with 15 minutes to spare before the commencement of the…
Bhubaneswar: On Thursday, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 20 newly constructed bus stands in 13 districts across Odisha under the ‘Ama Bus Stand’ scheme. The districts benefiting from this initiative include Angul, Balasore, Boudh, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Kendrapada, Keonjhar, Koraput, Nayagarh, Nuapada, Rayagada, Sambalpur, and Subarnapur. Emphasizing the pivotal role of communication in development, Chief Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology, and BJP’s candidate for the Odisha Rajya Sabha elections, officially entered the fray by filing his nomination papers today. The nomination papers were submitted to the Returning Officer of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, marking a significant step in Vaishnaw’s bid for a Rajya Sabha…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards sustainable development, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik laid the foundation stones for two groundbreaking projects focusing on green hydrogen and green ammonia in Gopalpur, Odisha’s Ganjam district. ACME Cleantech Solutions Private Limited is set to establish a green ammonia plant in Gopalpur, investing a whopping Rs 27,000 crore. The plant,…
Bhubaneswar: In response to concerns raised by a recent complaint regarding the viral drone footage of the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, the police have announced a comprehensive awareness campaign to highlight the strict no-fly zone regulations above the revered shrine. On Wednesday, Puri Police utilized social media, including X (formerly Twitter), to communicate…
Rourkela: In a thrilling encounter during the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, the Indian Women’s Hockey Team faced a close 0-1 defeat against the Netherlands in their second match at the Rourkela leg. Felice Albers secured the lone goal in the 27th minute, proving decisive for the Dutch team. The opening quarter witnessed an aggressive…
