CRUT Enhances Commuter Experience with Launch of New Mo Bus Mobile App and Card Scheme

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to modernize and enhance the commuting experience, Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) unveiled its new Mo Bus mobile application and introduced the Mo Bus card scheme on Friday. The initiative aims to make the Mo Bus service more technology-driven and user-friendly, offering a range of features to improve convenience for commuters….

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India-Indonesia Strengthen Defence Ties: 7th JDCC Meeting

New Delhi: Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, Indonesia, Air Marshal Donny Ermawan Taufanto, M.D.S., co-chaired the 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting in New Delhi today. The meeting showcased the commitment of both nations to bolstering their defence cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties. The discussions during…

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Odisha Govt Launches Affordable Housing Scheme in Bhubaneswar, Homes Priced Between ₹15-50 Lakh for EWS and MIG Families

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards addressing the rising demand for affordable urban housing, the Odisha government has unveiled a new housing scheme in Bhubaneswar, offering homes priced between ₹15 lakh and ₹50 lakh. Aimed primarily at the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Middle-Income Groups (MIG), the initiative promises to make homeownership more accessible for thousands…

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Indian Railways Introduces Budget-Friendly Meals for Unreserved Passengers

Bhubaneswar: Indian Railways in collaboration with Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), has launched a new initiative to offer hygienic meals and snacks at affordable prices, particularly targeting passengers traveling in unreserved coaches. With the anticipation of increased passenger traffic during the upcoming summer months, Indian Railways acknowledges the challenges faced by those traveling…

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Odisha and UK Discuss Collaboration on Tourism, Skill Development, and Social Issues

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida, held a meeting with British Deputy High Commissioner to East and Northeast India, Andrew Fleming, at her Lok Seva Bhawan office, where they discussed various opportunities for collaboration between Odisha and the United Kingdom. Fleming commended Odisha for its proactive approach in developing tourism, recognizing the state’s…

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Water Burial, a Film Inspired By YD Thongchi’s Novel Bags National Film Award

New Delhi: ‘Water Burial’, a film based on Monpa Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, has won the Best Film National Award in the environment conservation category at the 67th National Films Award, 2021. Directed by filmmaker Shantanu Sen, the film is inspired by the Assamese novel ‘Saba Kota Manuh’ written by Sahitya Akademi award winner writer…

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World Odia Language Conference to be held every five years, announces Odisha CM

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik declared that the World Odia Language Conference would be held every five years, marking a significant announcement on the concluding day of the inaugural conference in Bhubaneswar. Describing the first World Odia Language Conference as a monumental event, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to the participants, including students, youths, writers,…

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A Committee Formed to Suggest Criteria to Assess Plus-II Students in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A 14 member committee has been formed in Odisha to suggest criteria for the assessment of Plus II Students for Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), 2021. On Friday, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the cancellation of the plus II examination in Odisha. The CHSE, Odisha has issued a notification that the committee will…

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