Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday granted post facto approval for the revision of the fee structure for the Advocate General’s appearances before the High Court, Supreme Court, and various authorities and tribunals. This move comes in response to the substantial increase in the price index and the changing socio-economic conditions in the state. According…
Bhubaneswar: To support the integration of ex-military personnel into state services, the Governor of Odisha, under the powers conferred by Article 309 of the Constitution, has approved new rules providing 10% horizontal reservation for retired Agniveer personnel in the state’s Uniformed Services. The regulations were framed on Friday and will be officially known as the…
New Delhi, May 8: Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna has tested Covid 19 positive on Saturday. Prasidh who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Indian Premier League, is the fourth player from the franchise to test positive. Varun Chakaravarthy, Sandeep Warrier and Tim Seifert are the other KKR players who had tested positive. On Friday,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued a detailed clarification on maternity leave rules for female government employees, aiming to remove confusion over eligibility and duration. The revised guidelines, approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, ensure a clear and comprehensive framework to support working mothers across the state’s government departments. According to a release from…
Bhubaneswar: Mohun Bagan Super Giant marched into the semifinals of the Kalinga Super Cup 2025 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kerala Blasters FC at the Kalinga Stadium on Saturday. Fielding an all-Indian starting lineup with the sole exception of Portuguese defender Nuno Reis, the Mariners struck in each half to secure the win. Sahal…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Susanta Nanda revealed the arrest of seven individuals associated with an inter-state wildlife racket. The operation led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of leopard hides and pangolin scales, shedding light on the rampant illegal wildlife trade in the region. As per PCCF Nanda’s announcement on…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has recorded 1,859 snakebite deaths in the past two years, with 1,150 fatalities reported in the 2023-24 financial year and 709 in 2024-25, according to Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari. The minister shared these figures while responding to a query from BJD MLA Subasini Jena in the Assembly. The state government…
Kalol, Gandhinagar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, today inaugurated 19 developmental works and laid the foundation stone for 8 new projects, collectively worth ₹194 crore, in Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The projects span critical infrastructure, education, and community development, marking another milestone in the state’s progressive journey. In his address, Shah highlighted…
Singapore: The first day of Odisha’s high-level delegation visit to Singapore, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Industry Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, showcased a strong commitment to fostering trade ties and attracting global investments. The day began with a briefing by Dr. Shilpak Ambule, the Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, who highlighted the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has decided to start offline classes of X and XII students from July 26. School and Mass Education secretary Satyabrata Sahu informed on Saturday. All government and private schools can open their schools for the class of Class X and XII between 10 am and 1.30 pm without recess hours. However, online…
