Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has scheduled an emergency review meeting at 3 pm today at Lokseva Bhawan to take stock of the crime situation across Odisha. The move comes as the state government looks to assess law and order and address rising public concerns. Sources said the meeting will bring together the Home…
Bhubaneswar: A collection of paintings by eminent artist Shyamsunder Pattanayak titled ‘Bridging Centuries’ was released on Tuesday. Appreciating the work of paintings of artist Shyamsunder, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said this great work will play a key role in highlighting ancient art, history and heritage of Odisha. The book is an artist’s impression on the…
Bhubaneswar: Over the past few years, sea erosion and high tides surge due to storms on the coasts of Odisha have increased making the life of people residing in the coastal regions tough and challenging. The recent Cyclone Yaas has seriously affected coastal lands as huge tidal waves entered inland, causing flooding in villages and…
Bhubaneswar: The vibrant hues of nature took center stage as the Annual Flower Show-2024 commenced at Ekamra Kanan in the heart of Odisha’s capital. Inaugurated today, the two-day state-level spectacle is a collaborative effort by the Regional Plant Resources Centre (RPRC) and Plant Lovers’ Association. The inauguration ceremony, graced by the presence of Principal Chief…
Bhubaneswar: The 178th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting was held under the co-chairmanship of Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) to the Government of Odisha, Anu Garg, and Executive Director of UCO Bank, V.N. Kamble. The meeting focused on accelerating credit flow, achieving 100% of the Annual Credit Plan (ACP), and supporting key sectors like…
Chennai: NLC India Ltd, a Navratna Company under the Ministry of Coal, has chosen Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract to establish a Pit Head Green Field Thermal Power Project with a capacity of 2,400 MW (3 x 800 MW – Stage I) in Jharsuguda District, Odisha.
Bhubaneswar: Minister of State for Food Supply and Camp Welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, convened a crucial meeting today with representatives of petrol, diesel, and LPG distributors, along with state organizations, to address key issues in the sector and safeguard consumer interests. The meeting, held at the Odisha State Food Supply Corporation office in Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar,…
Bhubaneswar: Air connectivity from Odisha’s capital is set to expand with the launch of direct flights to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Starting March 30, Air India Express will operate daily flights on these routes under the Odisha government’s New Destination Policy. Announcing the development, the Chief…
Bhubaneswar: The seventh day of the ongoing Odia Pakhya was celebrated as “Shishu Katha Divas” across Odisha, with a focus on nurturing reading habits among young students and promoting the Odia language. Organised by the Odia Language Literature and Culture Department, the day witnessed distribution of educational books among primary school students across multiple districts….
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha prepares for the world-renowned Rath Yatra in Puri, Reliance Industries Limited, in collaboration with the Puri district administration, has unveiled a large-scale initiative aimed at enhancing the comfort, safety, and overall experience of lakhs of devotees who will throng the coastal temple town to witness the sacred chariot procession of Lord Jagannath,…
