Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has assured the continuation of the state’s health insurance scheme for working journalists. His assurance came in a written response to a query by Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati in the State Assembly on Thursday. Majhi confirmed that the renewal of health cards under the Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of Housing & Urban Development and Public Enterprises, flagged off 12 new electric buses under Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) at the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bus Terminal (BSABT) today. Alongside this launch, he inaugurated Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVMs) at key locations including BSABT, Master Canteen OD Terminal, and…
Bhubaneswar: The 4th edition of the Odisha Naval Tata Hockey Grassroots League Championship 2024 has officially commenced at the Kalinga Stadium. This event, organized by the Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High Performance Centre (HPC) in collaboration with the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, will run until 12 July. The championship aims to identify…
New Delh: Marking a significant step towards digital governance and administrative transparency, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched the electronic Civil List, 2025, in the form of a comprehensive e-book. The list serves as a digital compendium of serving Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across the country and represents the 70th edition of the…
Goa: Acclaimed actor and Padma Shri awardee Manoj Bajpayee, a stalwart of Indian cinema with four National Awards to his name, made a significant impact at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). His much-anticipated film, Despatch, featured under the ‘Special Presentations’ category, drawing attention to its compelling narrative and the artistry behind its…
Bhubaneswar: Taking stock of grassroots sports development, Odisha Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday conducted a detailed review of facilities and training systems at the SAI RBA Badminton Academy in Saheed Nagar, stressing the need for continuous upgradation to match global standards. The visit involved in-depth interactions with officials from the Department…
New Delhi: In a major relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Supreme Court on Friday granted him bail in the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam. Apart from allowing Kejriwal’s bail plea, Justice Surya Kant, heading a two-judge bench dismissed his distinct plea challenging the legality of arrest by the Central…
Bhubaneswar: Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Odisha, has been nominated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MHUA) to represent India at the prestigious Affordable Housing Workshop organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Seoul, South Korea. The four-day workshop, which began today, brings together policymakers,…
Bhubaneswar: In a big push to Odisha’s rail infrastructure and industrial logistics, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major multitracking projects in the state with a combined investment of ₹5,104 crore. These include the Sambalpur–Jarapda (3rd and 4th line) and Jharsuguda–Sason (3rd and 4th line) railway corridors, which together…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) issued a stern warning on Tuesday, cautioning against the spread of fake news and rumours during the upcoming class X and XII board examinations scheduled from February 15 to April 2. In an official statement, the CBSE emphasized its vigilance and active involvement in identifying and…
