Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s integrated public mobility platform Odisha Yatri has crossed a significant milestone of 5 lakh completed trips, reinforcing its position as one of the State’s fastest-growing ride-hailing and public transport applications. The platform is witnessing strong commuter traction, with over 28 lakh ride searches recorded to date—an indication of rising user engagement across major…
Bhubaneswar: The severe cyclonic storm Yaas which made landfall at Bahanga area of Balasore districts on May 26 has caused a damage of Rs 610 crore to Odisha. State’s Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) PK Jena informed during a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday evening. Jena informed that 60 lakh people…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced comprehensive arrangements for smooth and transparent paddy procurement during the ongoing Rabi season, with a target to procure 14 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from over 3.37 lakh registered farmers across 20 districts. The roadmap was finalised during a State-level Paddy Procurement Committee meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj…
New Delhi: A devastating earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, killing at least 812 people and leaving many more injured. As rescue operations struggle to reach remote areas, India has expressed solidarity and pledged humanitarian assistance to the quake-hit nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed condolences through social media on Monday, describing the tragedy…
New Delhi: In a collaborative effort to enhance understanding and expertise in the complex domain of international trade, the National Institute of Communication Finance (NICF) and the Centre for WTO Studies (CWS), CRIT, IIFT, jointly organized a two-day training program on World Trade Organization (WTO) Issues and Electronics & Telecom Sector in India: ITA-1 and ITA-E.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President, Naveen Patnaik, revealed the second list of BJD candidates for the upcoming Assembly Elections in the state. The declaration marks a significant step forward in the party’s preparations for the electoral battle ahead. The newly announced list includes candidates for various constituencies across Odisha, each…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat, a significant step towards preserving and showcasing India’s rich maritime history. The project will be completed in two phases, with Phase 1A already underway. The Cabinet has also given in-principle approval…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi led a crucial review meeting today to assess the state police’s readiness for the impending General and Assembly elections. The high-level gathering took place at the DGP’s Camp Office in Bhubaneswar and saw the participation of key police officials, including Director of Intelligence Soumendra Priyadarshi,…
New Delhi: The Union Minister of Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, today attended an exhibition showcasing 115 oil paintings of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Organized by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), the exhibition commemorates the 350th anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj’s coronation. Over the past 15…
New Delhi: Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Textiles, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution, and Commerce & Industry, encouraged beneficiaries of the textile sector to embrace the “Vocal for Local” mantra during an interactive session today. Addressing the gathering, Goyal highlighted that boosting textile production in the country will not only increase income but…
