Bhubaneswar: To address the increasing train traffic and congestion at Khurda Road Station, the Ministry of Railways has sanctioned a significant infrastructure project. The East Coast Railway (ECoR) had earlier proposed the construction of a Flyover Bridge to facilitate smoother train operations on the Howrah-Chennai Main Line and the Khurda Road-Puri Branch Line. This project,…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Electoral Officer of Odisha, R. Santhagopalan, convened a crucial meeting with representatives of various political parties today at Lokseva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. The discussion centered on election-related procedures, voter list updates, and compliance with electoral guidelines to ensure a smooth and transparent democratic process. Among the key attendees were Amar Patnaik from the…
Sohela, Odisha: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide farmers with additional input assistance of ₹800 per quintal of paddy over and above the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹2,300. The program, unveiled at a ceremony in Sohela, Bargarh district, marks a significant step towards ensuring fair pricing for…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, today unveiled the logo and brochures of the upcoming Global Food Regulators Summit (GFRS) 2024 at Nirman Bhavan, marking a significant step towards fostering global collaboration on food safety standards. The summit, organized by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI),…
Visakhapatnam: In a significant stride towards enhancing India’s maritime capabilities, the first Survey Vessel Large (SVL) ship, INS Sandhayak (Yard 3025), was commissioned into the Indian Navy on February 3, 2024.
Chennai: The two-day ‘All India Secretaries’ Conference on Water Vision @ 2047 – Way Ahead’ concluded in Mahabalipuram, Chennai.
To give a boost to the fight against Covid-19 pandemic, the Government of India allowed emergency use of Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine in the country today. The union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed about the news through a tweet on Saturday. This is the fifth vaccine to be available in India after Covaxin, Covishield,…
Bhubaneswar: Following the successful observance of the Pani Panchayat fortnight in 117 divisions on January 16, the Pakhya has now advanced to its second phase, encompassing 30 districts across the state. The Pakhya serves as a platform to recognize the significant contributions of Pani Panchayats and farmers in the water sector, aiming to raise awareness…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development Department has issued a clarification regarding the registration of apartments under the Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2023 (OAOM Act) to resolve ambiguities and ensure a smoother registration process for apartment owners. The OAOM Act, which came into force on June 28, 2023, was enacted to streamline apartment…
Bhubaneswar: As Cyclone Dana approaches, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that 1,653 villages, nine towns, and 26 wards across 38 blocks in 11 districts of Odisha are likely to be affected. After a detailed review with district collectors of Ganjam, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Cuttack, Khurda, and Jajpur at Lok Seva…
