Bhubaneswar: Over 17 people died of cholera in seven districts of Odisha. Health Minister Naba Kishore Das informed the Assembly on Monday. Rayagada, Jharsuguda, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Sonepur, Nuapada, and Gajapati are the seven districts where the diarrhoea outbreak has been reported. “Over 432 people in the state have been infected with diarrhoea of which 17…
New Delhi: In a major boost to rural water supply infrastructure, the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced a significant enhancement in the funding for the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) during her Union Budget 2025-26 speech in Parliament today. The total outlay for the Mission has been increased to Rs 67,000 crore, and its implementation…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a stern advisory to all national and state political parties, cautioning against the collection of voter details under the pretext of surveys for post-election beneficiary schemes. The Commission deemed such activities as corrupt practices of bribery under Section 123(1) of the Representation of the People…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida today inaugurated KALIKA — the Crèche Facility at Kharavel Bhawan, developed to provide safe, nurturing day-care support for the children of working mothers and staff. The initiative strengthens work-life balance within government establishments and marks a step forward in inclusive, empathetic workplace support systems. With colourful activity spaces, trained…
Bhubaneswar: A series of insightful sessions in Bhubaneswar recently highlighted the state’s efforts to revive neglected crops and empower women entrepreneurs, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate resilience. Organized in collaboration with Mission Shakti and supported by various organizations, the event brought together prominent leaders, experts, and progressive farmers to discuss…
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…
Berhampur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallied a massive crowd in Berhampur, Odisha, expressing unwavering confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state. Addressing the enthusiastic gathering near Kanishi Chowk, PM Modi declared that a BJP Chief Minister would assume office in Bhubaneswar on June…
Two employees of a news portal have been arrested by Commissionerate Police Cuttack-Bhubaneswar for allegedly publishing defamatory and objectionable content against ace sprinter and Olympian Dutee Chand. Police took the editor of the portal Sudhansu Rout into custody on Friday after Dutee lodged a police complaint against him and three other people including reporter of…
New Delhi: As part of the National Learning Week – Karamyogi Saptah, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs hosted a webinar titled “जनजाति संवाद: चुनौतियां और पहल” (Tribal Samvad: Challenges and Initiatives) to address critical issues facing India’s tribal communities. The event featured insights from experts and officials and focused on socio-economic development, cultural preservation, health challenges,…
Bhubaneswar: The heart of Odisha’s cultural spirit came alive on an open stage at Ekamra Utsav, organized by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA). The event transformed the capital city into a vibrant canvas of traditional folk art, captivating the audience with its passion and preserving the rich cultural legacy of Odisha. The BDA’s initiative provided…
