Mumbai: A horrific accident in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district on Wednesday claimed the lives of at least 10 passengers, with several others injured, after they were struck by the Karnataka Express. The incident occurred around 4:20 PM near Pachora station, leaving the region in shock. The tragedy unfolded when passengers aboard the Pushpak Express, traveling from…
Port Blair: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, visited the Sports Authority of India (SAI) center at Shri Vijay Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to evaluate local sports facilities and discuss initiatives for further development in the region. The visit aimed to assess the progress in the…
New Delhi: In a proud moment for India, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the Indian men’s and women’s Kho Kho teams for their historic victories in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup. The felicitation ceremony took place in New Delhi following their triumphs over…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen the cooperative sector and support rural communities, the Odisha government has established 1,542 new Primary Agricultural Cooperatives (PACS) and Large Tribal Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS). These cooperatives aim to empower farmers and marginalized groups through collective efforts and economic support. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the…
Bhubaneswar: A three-day national workshop on the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 began today at Lokseva Bhavan, focusing on its implementation in Odisha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and State School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond were among the prominent attendees who shared their perspectives on the transformative policy….
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre today, a 110-bed facility offering free care for terminally ill cancer patients. Established through the efforts of the Bangalore Hospice Trust’s Karunashraya institution and philanthropic contributions from Sushmita and Subroto Bagchi, the center aims to provide compassionate care and foster research in…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State NSS Awards Ceremony for the year 2023-24 was held today under the auspices of the Higher Education Department, honoring 20 individuals and units for their remarkable contributions to social service. The awards recognized 12 volunteers, three program officers, and three NSS units for their exceptional efforts in advancing the objectives of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a significant increase in the transportation rate for grains such as rice and wheat under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme, raising the maximum price per quintal from ₹75 to ₹150. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved the proposal, according to a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The…
Bhubaneswar: The budget session of the 17th Odisha Assembly is scheduled to commence on February 17, 2025, with the Governor’s address. On the same day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will present the State Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the House. According to the schedule released by the Assembly Secretariat, the session will…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) conducted a public hearing today with landowners from Andharua and Daspur areas to discuss the draft Town Planning (TP) Scheme-8. This initiative is part of the city’s efforts to develop its inner ring road and enhance peri-urban infrastructure. Landowners from the designated mouzas actively participated in the meeting, offering…
