Bhubaneswar: Forest Minister Ganesh Ram SingKhuntia has called for an extensive investigation into the unnatural deaths of elephants in Odisha. The directive came following reports that nearly 50 elephants have died under concerning circumstances this year alone, sparking widespread alarm and media attention. In a letter addressed to Additional Chief Secretary of Forest, Environment &…
Bhubaneswar: Continuing the commitment to swift governance and addressing public grievances, Chairman 5T and Nabin Odisha, Kartik Pandian, engaged with the residents of Sambalpur and Deogarh districts through a virtual interaction as directed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. During the interaction, Kartik Pandian introduced the concept of “One Day Governance,” emphasizing the prompt resolution of…
Abu Dhabi: Chamari Athapaththu’s sensational 102-run knock helped Sri Lanka to post a match-winning total in the final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2024 against Scotland, here at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The skipper hit 13 fours and four sixes en route to 102 off 63 as Sri Lanka posted 169/5 in 2O…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court of India at the Supreme Court auditorium in Delhi today.
Kolkata: The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Ms. Mamata Banerjee, held a crucial meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
Bhubaneswar: On its 1st foundation day, the Odisha Women in Media (OWM) gathered on Monday to commemorate the accomplishments and positive contributions of women journalists in the field. The event was graced by Patricia Mukhim, Editor of The Shillong Times and a Padma Shri awardee in 2000, as the chief guest. During the celebration held…
In a landmark ruling, the Allahabad High Court has affirmed the right of unmarried daughters, irrespective of their religious background, to seek maintenance from their parents under the Domestic Violence Act. The judgment was delivered by Justice Jyotsna Sharma while dismissing a petition filed by Naimullah Sheikh and another individual. Justice Sharma unequivocally stated, “There…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India, on Thursday co-hosted a two-day National Conference on UDISE+ in Bhubaneswar. The conference, which commenced on February 27, 2026, brought together senior officials from Samagra Shiksha, various…
Bhubaneswar: With Barabati Stadium gearing up to host the first T20 International between India and South Africa on December 9, Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania on Saturday carried out a comprehensive review of security arrangements at the iconic Cuttack venue, underscoring the State’s focus on safety and crowd management for the…
Bhubaneswar: Despite various government efforts, child marriage continues to be a pressing issue in Odisha, with over 8,100 cases reported in the past six years. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, speaking in the Assembly on February 15, revealed that the highest number of cases were recorded in tribal-dominated districts, where girls’ school dropout rates are…
