Bhubaneswar: With the Kharif season underway, the Odisha government has intensified efforts to ensure timely and adequate availability of fertilizers across the state. A high-level review meeting chaired by Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee was held today at Krushi Bhavan to assess the current supply situation and chalk out…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is rapidly emerging as a dynamic player in India’s civil aviation sector, thanks to the state government’s ambitious New Destination Policy, which is reshaping regional connectivity and boosting global reach. The policy, spearheaded by the Commerce & Transport Department, is delivering transformative results through strategic incentives, infrastructure support, and route facilitation. In a…
Bhubaneswar:The semi-final round of the Subhadra Shakti Traditional Food Competition unfolded with vibrant energy at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bhubaneswar today, showcasing the culinary excellence and entrepreneurial spirit of women across Odisha. Thirty self-help group (SHG) teams representing their districts competed for a spot in the Grand Finale, scheduled to be held on…
Bhubaneswar: A fresh spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall is on the horizon for Odisha as a new low-pressure system is likely to develop over the north Bay of Bengal around July 24, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has issued multiple warnings for various districts over the next four…
Cuttack: A group of senior students at Ravenshaw University has been penalized after being found guilty of ragging first-year students in the East Hostel. The incident occurred on Saturday night, raising serious concerns about student safety on campus. According to university officials, ten third-year undergraduate students were involved in the incident, during which they allegedly…
Bhubaneswar: Devotees at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri experienced a temporary halt in darshan on Sunday after temple servitors conducted an emergency ‘Bada Mahasnan’ ritual, following a child’s sudden illness inside the shrine. The incident unfolded during the morning hours when the temple was teeming with devotees after the completion of the daily Abakash…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, who died on Monday at the age of 101. Achuthanandan breathed his last at 3:20 p.m. at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, where he had been undergoing treatment following a cardiac…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to rising concerns over fuel misuse and fire-related tragedies, petrol pump dealers across Odisha will stop selling petrol in loose plastic containers starting Monday. The move comes in the wake of recent incidents in Balasore and Puri, where petrol allegedly used in plastic bottles led to two shocking cases of burn injuries. Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: A spell of widespread rainfall is set to drench Odisha over the next several days, as per the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). With thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds also expected, the IMD has issued a series of weather alerts covering multiple districts through July 26. Weather officials have linked the…
Bhubaneswar: Breaking new ground in Indian civil services, two Odia officers — Anita Karan and Monalisa Dash — have been elected as President and Secretary General, respectively, of the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Association’s newly formed all-women National Executive Body. This historic development marks the first time the IFS Association will be led entirely by…
