Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana at Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi district. The scheme aims to address the long-standing issue of housing for the underprivileged by providing them with pucca houses. “Since the 1970s, securing a house has been a major challenge for the poor and common people. Even…
Bhubaneswar: A tragic train derailment near Nergundi Station in the Cuttack-Nergundi Railway Section of the Khurda Road Division claimed one life and left three others injured early this morning. The Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express (Train No. 12551) derailed, prompting swift rescue and relief efforts by railway authorities and local emergency teams. Casualties and Compensation The…
Nayagarh: A health camp focused on cancer awareness and palliative care was successfully organized at the Sambhav campus in Rohibanka, Odogaon, Nayagarh. The event, held with the support of IMS & SUM-2 Hospital, Amrit Dhara Palliative Care Trust, and SEEDS India, saw an overwhelming response with 272 registrations. The camp was attended by eight doctors,…
Bhubaneswar: The 12551 Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express derailed near Nergundi Station in the Cuttack-Nergundi Railway Section of the Khurda Road Division under the East Coast Railway at approximately 11:54 AM today. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties have been reported. Upon receiving the information, the General Manager of East Coast Railway, along with the Divisional Railway…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to healthcare infrastructure, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the Odisha government will establish a medical college in Jagatsinghpur district. The announcement was made during discussions on the Appropriation Bill in the Odisha Assembly today. Industries Minister and Paradeep MLA Sampad Chandra Swain confirmed the development, adding that the…
Puri: The repair work on the Ratna Bhandar of Shree Jagannath Temple is expected to be completed by Akshaya Tritiya this year, according to Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). The update came following a high-level meeting held today to review progress and discuss preparations for the upcoming Rath…
Bhubaneswar: With intensifying heatwave conditions gripping multiple districts across Odisha, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja convened a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess the state’s preparedness, mitigation efforts, and heatwave management strategies for 2025. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Special Relief Commissioner…
Bhubaneswar: Expanding air connectivity from Odisha’s capital, direct flight services to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar will commence from March 30 (Sunday) under the New Destination Policy of the Odisha government. The daily flights, operated by Air India Express, will enhance regional connectivity and provide seamless travel options for…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is making rapid strides in implementing its Town Planning (TP) Scheme, a transformative initiative aimed at planned urban expansion and infrastructure enhancement across nine revenue villages—Paikarapur, Sijiput, Naragoda, Sahajpur, Tamando, Bijipur, Nuagaon, and Shyamsundarpur.. In a high-level review meeting, Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, Vice Chairman of BDA, assessed the…
New Delhi: The Central Government has approved the voluntary retirement application of Odisha-cadre IAS officer Sujata R Karthikeyan, marking the conclusion of her distinguished career in public service. Karthikeyan, a 2000-batch IAS officer, had submitted her voluntary retirement request on March 13, 2025, under Rule 16(2A) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958….
