Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a high-level review meeting on Sunday at the Special Relief Commissioner’s (SRC) office to evaluate the aftermath of Cyclone Dana, directing officials to submit a comprehensive damage assessment report by November 2. The report, he said, will expedite the delivery of assistance to affected residents. Earlier in the…
Gandhinagar: Odisha’s Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), known for its technology-driven and citizen-friendly services through Mo Bus and Mo-E Ride, has been awarded the ‘City with the Best Public Transport System’ at the 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Expo. Organized annually by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the prestigious award was…
Petrapole, WB: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated a new Passenger Terminal Building and Maitri Dwar at Petrapole, the largest land port in South Asia, on Sunday. Built by the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) at a cost of ₹487 crore, this new infrastructure aims to bolster trade and strengthen…
Gandhinagar: Bhubaneswar emerged as a standout city at the 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference & Exhibition 2024, winning the prestigious “Best Public Transport System” award. Held at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, the three-day event spotlighted sustainable urban mobility and recognized Bhubaneswar’s achievements in transforming its public transit infrastructure. Union Minister Manohar Lal, in his…
Bhubaneswar: To safeguard women and children on railway premises, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) launched an updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on October 25, 2024, at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. This comprehensive SOP provides a robust framework for protecting children and addressing incidents of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted an aerial survey of the cyclone-affected coastal regions on Sunday, assessing the widespread impact in areas including Paradip, Mahakalapada, Rajnagar, Rajkanika, and Chandbali. Following the survey, CM Majhi directed the relevant departments to carry out an immediate damage assessment to expedite aid to cyclone and flood victims….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has welcomed a Royal Bengal Tiger from Maharashtra, which will be rehabilitated in the core area of Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district, marking a significant step in efforts to bolster the state’s big cat population. A special team from Similipal Tiger Reserve transported the tiger from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve on Sunday….
Bhubaneswar: In a move to enhance transparency and accountability at police stations, the Twin City Commissionerate Police on Sunday launched a pilot project equipping officers at the reception desks with body cameras. This initiative aims to monitor and record interactions between police personnel and complainants, providing an additional layer of protection and oversight. The launch…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Dana and the resulting floods have impacted 3.59 lakh people across 14 districts in Odisha, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced on Sunday. The hardest-hit districts include Kendrapara, Balasore, and Bhadrak. According to Pujari, nearly 810,896 residents have been evacuated to 6,210 cyclone relief centers, ensuring a safe shelter for affected…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced today that the situation in the three worst-affected districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, and Kendrapara is steadily returning to normalcy following the recent cyclone. After a comprehensive review of the post-cyclone restoration efforts, Majhi reported that a total of 8,09,513 people had been evacuated to cyclone shelters, with only…
