Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to pay tribute to its icons of history, culture, and social reform with an ambitious state-wide project to install statues of 75 eminent personalities. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture to take up the initiative, with a budgetary allocation of nearly ₹14…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced on Thursday that the verification process for applicants under the Subhadra Yojana will be completed within 15 days. Speaking to the media, Parida clarified that girls turning 21 this month are eligible for financial aid under the scheme. She reassured that the state government is committed to…
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has officially confirmed her marriage to senior Supreme Court lawyer and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) parliamentarian Pinaki Misra, bringing an end to a day of online speculation and media curiosity. The wedding reportedly took place in Berlin on May 30. Speculation had begun earlier in the day after a…
Bhubaneswar: A significant staff shortage looms over the Odisha government as more than 98,000 positions remain unfilled across various departments, as disclosed in the state Assembly on Tuesday. In a written response to the House, Pritiranjan Gharai, the Minister of Rural Development, Skill Development, and Technical Education, provided insights into the staffing challenges. A staggering…
Bhubaneswar: The Sports and Youth Services Department (DSYS) of Odisha today honoured 72 athletes for their exceptional achievements at national and international competitions. A total cash award of ₹3,85,500 was distributed across nine disciplines during a ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium. The event was graced by Deepankar Mohapatra, CEO of the Hockey Promotion Council…
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has revised the weekly off day for the 20836/20835 Puri–Rourkela–Puri Vande Bharat Express, aiming to streamline operations and better accommodate passenger demand. Starting June 3, 2025, the train will now remain non-operational on Tuesdays instead of Saturdays. With this change, the Vande Bharat Express will resume Saturday operations from…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to modernise transport operations and enhance commuter safety, the State Transport Authority Odisha has enforced a ban on commercial vehicles from other states that are over 10 years old. The order, issued by the Transport Commissioner-cum-Chairman of the authority, directs all Regional Transport Officers (RTOs) to implement the decision strictly across…
New Delhi: Vigilant and alert citizens are playing an indispensable role in preventing cybercrimes, significantly contributing to a safer digital environment through their proactive reporting of suspected fraud communications. By utilizing the Chakshu-Report Suspected Fraud Communications facility on the Sanchar Saathi portal, these citizens are acting as the first line of defense against cybercriminals. Their…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the world-famous Rath Yatra festival in Puri, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has unveiled an unprecedented travel plan to accommodate the massive influx of devotees. A record 365 Special Trains will operate during the Rath Yatra period this year, connecting nearly every corner of Odisha and extending to major parts of…
New Delhi: To boost India’s agricultural export and import capabilities, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has approved the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)’s project titled ‘Development of Export-Import cum Domestic Agricultural Commodity-Based Processing & Storage Facility at JNPA on PPP Mode,’ valued at Rs. 284.19 Crore. The JNPA will establish a…
