Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for heatwave conditions in six districts of Odisha on March 13 and 14, cautioning residents about rising temperatures. According to the IMD forecast, Boudh, Sonepur, Balangir, Kalahandi, Sambalpur, and Jharsuguda are likely to experience heatwave conditions at one or two places over the next…

Bhubaneswar: A total of 72 cases of student suicides have been reported in government and private schools and colleges across Odisha over the last five years, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Odisha Assembly on Monday. In a written response to a question raised by Barabati-Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous, the Chief Minister revealed that…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has borrowed ₹21,177.99 crore from various sources over the last nine months (June 2024 – February 2025) to fund capital investments and key development projects, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the State Assembly on Monday. In a written statement responding to Bhograi BJD MLA Goutam Buddha Das, CM Majhi detailed…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has identified 3,738 Bangladeshi nationals residing across the state, with deportation proceedings under consideration, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the State Assembly on Monday. Responding to a query from BJP MLA Manas Kumar Dutta, who sought details on the government’s measures to detect and deport illegal immigrants, CM Majhi revealed…

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo chaired two crucial review meetings today at Lok Seva Bhavan, focusing on agriculture infrastructure projects and farmers’ welfare schemes. The meetings were attended by Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, senior officials, and district-level agriculture officers. The first meeting assessed the progress of ongoing construction projects under the…