Bhubaneswar: Aiming to channel the creativity and entrepreneurial potential of higher secondary students, a two-day workshop titled “Journey of Mind to Market” was inaugurated today at the Krushi Bhawan Auditorium in Bhubaneswar. The event, organized by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) under the Department of School and Mass Education, is being held in…
Bhubaneswar: A day-long workshop focusing on the implementation of the country’s new criminal laws was organised today at Police Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, by the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy. The session aimed to equip senior police officers with a deeper understanding of the newly enacted legal framework and its implications for law enforcement practices across the…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward transforming Bhubaneswar Railway Station into a world-class travel hub under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, the East Coast Railway has successfully implemented several key infrastructural changes aimed at enhancing passenger convenience and service delivery. As construction continues at the existing temporary shed, authorities have shifted the Passenger Reservation System…
Balangir: Marking one year of the BJP government’s tenure in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday addressed a massive farmers’ gathering at the Krushak Shakti Samabesh in Balangir district. The event served as a platform to showcase the state government’s renewed commitment to farmer empowerment through robust support in technology, infrastructure, and financial…
Bhubaneswar: In a disturbing case that has sparked public outrage across Odisha, police have arrested six persons and produced four juveniles before the Juvenile Justice Board in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a 20-year-old college student at Gopalpur Beach in Ganjam district. According to Ganjam police, the incident occurred late Sunday night during the…
Bhubaneswar: In a determined bid to curb the rise of waterborne illnesses during the monsoon season, the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has launched a state-wide campaign titled “Stop Diarrhoea.” The initiative, which began on Monday and will continue until July 31, aims to raise awareness on hygiene practices and strengthen diarrhoea prevention and…
Bhubaneswar: The Sixth State Finance Commission of Odisha met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday and sought his guidance on empowering local bodies across the state. During the meeting, the Chief Minister launched the official website of the Odisha State Finance Commission — https://sfc.odisha.gov.in — aimed at fostering greater public participation in the Commission’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward strengthening public service delivery and youth employment, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday handed over appointment letters to 964 newly recruited officials at a Nijukti Mela held at Krushi Sikhya Sadan, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) in Bhubaneswar. The event marked a strong reaffirmation of the…
Dhenkanal: While much of Odisha revelled in swings, sweets, and celebrations for the Raja festival, a quieter, more reflective celebration unfolded in the village of Deopada, where heritage enthusiasts gathered for the 26th edition of the Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW). This special trail led participants to the centuries-old Kumbheswar Temple, blending spiritual discovery with cultural…
Bhubaneswar: As Raja Parba brings festive fervour to Odisha, a culinary revival is unfolding at the heart of Bhubaneswar. The Subhadra Shakti Food Festival, underway at Vikash Mela, IDCO Exhibition Ground, has become a delicious tribute to Odisha’s rich and diverse food heritage — led entirely by the hands of women from Self Help Groups…
