Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the newly constructed campus of the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya in Andharua, Bhubaneswar. The event marks a significant step towards providing quality education to talented students in rural areas under the CBSE framework. Expressing his optimism, the Chief Minister highlighted the institution’s role in preparing students for global competition, fostering…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards the enrichment of Odia language and culture, the Odisha Government has unveiled a comprehensive set of proactive measures, including the establishment of a Rs 10 crore research grant for international and national research in Odia. All proposed measures will be executed under the Chief Minister’s 5T initiative, ensuring transparency…
Bhubaneswar: The Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Minister, Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak, disclosed in the Odisha Assembly on Wednesday that 83 cases have been registered against petrol pumps in the state for discrepancies in weight measurement. A substantial sum of Rs 10,66,000 has been collected in fines as a result of raids conducted during the financial…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government disclosed shocking statistics on Wednesday, revealing that 1,472 people lost their lives due to lightning strikes in the state over the past five years. Responding to Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sudam Marndi addressed the alarming situation. During the specified period, lightning strikes, declared a natural…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a significant step towards addressing the street dog menace by inaugurating a dedicated stray dog sterilisation center at Mancheswar in the Odisha capital. Equipped with modern facilities, the center can accommodate up to 300 dogs and perform approximately 100 sterilisation operations daily, according to a tweet from…
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…
