Bhubaneswar: As February unfolds, Odisha is already feeling the heat, with the mercury soaring to 35°C, signaling hotter days ahead. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipates a further rise in temperatures, with warm air flowing into the state due to the El Nino effect. Tuesday witnessed maximum temperatures of 35°C in Odisha, with the minimum…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, and Road Transport and Highways, General (Retd) VK Singh, inaugurated the new link building at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The inauguration took place digitally, marking the opening of the building connecting Terminal-1 (Domestic) and Terminal-2 (International) of the…
Bhubaneswar: Taking a historic stride, the Khurda administration has initiated the process of land settlement under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in Salia Sahi, the capital city’s largest urban slum. The endeavour aims to address the rights and grievances of the residents of Adivasi Sahi in Salia Sahi, setting the stage for potential changes in…
Bhubaneswar: A significant staff shortage looms over the Odisha government as more than 98,000 positions remain unfilled across various departments, as disclosed in the state Assembly on Tuesday. In a written response to the House, Pritiranjan Gharai, the Minister of Rural Development, Skill Development, and Technical Education, provided insights into the staffing challenges. A staggering…
Cuttack: In a significant development, the Additional District and Sessions Judge, also serving as the Children’s Court in Nayagarh, has delivered a conviction verdict in the highly publicized Pari murder case. The sole juvenile accused has been handed a 20-year sentence for the heinous crimes of rape and murder committed against a five-year-old girl. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack, announced the results of the Odisha Adarsh Vidyalaya Entrance Test (OAVET) and Odisha Mining Adarsh Vidyalaya Entrance Test (OMAVET) today. The results for both entrance tests are available on the official website www.bseodisha.ac.in. OAVET is conducted for admissions to classes VI to IX, providing students with an…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to the persistent demands from various districts, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik sanctioned the inclusion of an additional four lakh beneficiaries under the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana. This move raises the total number of beneficiaries from 32.75 lakh to 36.75 lakh, demonstrating the government’s commitment to extending social security nets across a wider spectrum…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the expansion of the ‘Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana’ and to include 30,000 artisans in the flagship scheme of the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department. The decision was made following proposals from artists and their organizations during the Chairman’s district visits related to the 5T initiative. Under the existing…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to propel the tourism sector in Odisha and foster collaborations on a national and global scale, the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, and the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) are set to co-host the 5th Edition of Odisha Travel Bazar (OTB) 2023-24. This flagship exhibition, scheduled…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance Odisha’s preparedness for natural calamities, the Department of Women and Child Development has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Odisha Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA). The signing ceremony took place at the State Institute for Women and Children (SIWC) campus in Bhubaneswar. Minister of Women and Child…
