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…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has ordered a high-level enquiry into the tragic stampede incident that occurred near the Gundicha Temple in Puri on June 29, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of three devotees. The decision was announced through a notification (No-1389/C) issued by the Home (Special Section) Department on the same day. The…
Bhubaneswar: Transport services across Odisha came to a grinding halt today as over two lakh drivers participated in a massive state-wide strike under the banner of the Odisha Driver Mahasangh. The protest, known as the ‘Quit Steering Wheel’ movement, has brought both public and commercial transportation to a near-complete stop, affecting daily commuters, freight services,…
Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has filed a formal complaint with Singhadwar Police Station after visuals showing individuals using mobile phones atop the chariots of the Holy Trinity during this year’s Rath Yatra went viral on social media platforms. Despite strict prohibitory orders issued by SJTA banning the use and possession of mobile…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards sustainable urban living, the Odisha Government today launched a month-long awareness campaign to promote rooftop gardening and urban horticulture across the state. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, flagged off a specially designed campaign vehicle—a mobile “Ratha” to spread…
Bhubaneswar: Reaffirming its commitment to rural infrastructure development, the Government of Odisha conducted the 37th State-level Standing Committee meeting on the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) at Lok Seva Bhavan. Chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, the meeting brought together senior officials and engineers to evaluate the pace and quality of road and bridge…
New Delhi: Indian national Nimisha Priya, a 37-year-old nurse from Kerala’s Palakkad district, is scheduled to be executed in Yemen on July 16, according to human rights activist Samuel Jerome of the Save Nimisha Priya Action Council. The development follows the official issuance of her execution letter and confirmation from Yemeni jail authorities. Nimisha has…
Bhubaneswar: As the annual Ratha Jatra draws to a close, the grand ritual of Niladri Bije unfolds, marking the return of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, to the sanctum of Srimandir. But this homecoming isn’t just a ceremonial conclusion — it is a heartfelt story of love, longing, and…
Puri: In a major milestone for heritage conservation in Odisha, the much-awaited restoration of the Ratna Bhandar—the sacred treasure chamber of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri—has been successfully completed under the careful supervision of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The announcement was made on Monday by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of…
Bhubaneswar: In a renewed push toward environmental sustainability and grassroots participation in forest conservation, the Odisha government has restructured its award framework to recognize exemplary efforts by individuals, institutions, and forest frontline staff. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the revised award structure during the Van Mahotsav Week celebrations held at BM High School in…
