Bhubaneswar: Actor-comedian Kapil Sharma and writer-director-producer Nandita Das met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at his residence Naveen Niwas in Bhubaneswar today. During the meeting, Sharma and Das had a brief interaction with Patnaik. Later, CM gifted them a silver filigree Konark wheel and jersey of the Indian Hockey team. Kapil Sharma in the city for…
Bhubaneswar: As India witnesses a fresh uptick in COVID-19 infections, Odisha has recorded 38 positive cases from 755 samples tested, health authorities confirmed on Friday. While nine patients have already recovered, the remaining individuals are currently under home isolation and are reported to be in stable condition. The state government has stepped up its response…
New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at supporting workers, particularly those in the unorganized sector, the Central Government has announced an increase in minimum wage rates by revising the Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). This adjustment is set to help workers manage the rising cost of living and will come into effect on October 1,…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable testament to the growing trust in Odisha’s evolving public transport infrastructure, recent data shows that more than 57% of users on the Odisha Yatri platform between October 2024 and July 2025 were women. Of the 2.57 lakh commuters who availed services through the app during this period, over 1.48 lakh were…
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi will take oath as the Prime Minister for the third straight term on Sunday evening. Alongside PM Modi, sources said that some members of his council of ministers will also take their oath. The oath ceremony will take place at 7.15 p.m. at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. PM Modi started the day…
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has taken a pioneering step in fostering vernacular education by inviting accomplished authors to create original textbooks for undergraduate (UG) courses in 12 Indian languages, including Odia. In an official announcement detailing the introduction of UG courses in these languages, the UGC has issued a call for Expression…
Bhubaneswar: In a major move to accommodate rising passenger traffic and enhance the travel experience, the Indian Railways has announced the augmentation of the Puri–Howrah Vande Bharat Express to a 20-coach configuration, effective May 16, 2025. The expansion involves the addition of four more AC Chair Car Coaches to the existing rake. With this augmentation,…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards enhancing patient services and advancing the Digital India initiative, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers, inaugurated the AIIMS-SBI Smart Payment Card at AIIMS New Delhi. The introduction of this card aims to streamline and simplify payment processes for patients…
Los Angeles: Mikey Madison won her first Academy Award for Best Actress on Sunday night for her breakout role in “Anora,” a Brooklyn-set comedy-drama that dominated the night with five Oscar wins, including Best Picture and Best Director for Sean Baker. As the 25-year-old actress took the stage, she embraced director Sean Baker and her…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the state’s illustrious maritime past and its ambitious roadmap for the future during his visit to the Odisha Pavilion at India Maritime Week 2025. The Chief Minister lauded Odisha’s transformation from an ancient maritime power to a modern hub of global trade and blue economy innovation. In…
