Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced today that the situation in the three worst-affected districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, and Kendrapara is steadily returning to normalcy following the recent cyclone. After a comprehensive review of the post-cyclone restoration efforts, Majhi reported that a total of 8,09,513 people had been evacuated to cyclone shelters, with only…
Bhubaneswar: Two rare pre-stamp era postal covers originating from Odisha have fetched record prices at a recent auction conducted by the Siegel Auction Galleries in the United States, drawing attention to the rich yet lesser-known postal heritage of the state. The covers were part of the prestigious “Magnolia Collection of Indian Postal Stationery” and belong…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has outlined a fiscal policy aimed at sustaining India’s economic growth while ensuring financial stability and resilience. With a focus on broad-based and inclusive economic expansion, the government aims to create a just, fair, and equitable international economic order. Macroeconomic Outlook and Fiscal…
Bhubaneswar: The iconic Dakota aircraft once owned by Chief Minister Biju Patnaik has finally reached Bhubaneswar from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. For years, the plane was lying in a dilapidated condition at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. For the past couple of years, efforts were on to bring the…
Berhampur: In a mesmerizing display of marine biodiversity, a group of fifteen humpback dolphins was recently spotted off the coast of Ganjam district in the Bay of Bengal. The sighting occurred in the waters between Gokharkuda and Puranabandha, adding a captivating element to the region’s rich natural tapestry. The discovery was made by vigilant forest…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has made significant strides in implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary “From Karmachari to Karmayogi” initiative by onboarding around 50,000 employees and nearly all state government departments onto the i-GOT (Integrated Government Online Training) platform by November 2024. This effort underscores the state’s commitment to fostering a skilled, accountable, and citizen-centric workforce. The…
Bhubaneswar: To boost the pace of development in Odisha’s interior districts, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi paid a day-long visit to Boudh on Sunday, where he chaired a high-level review meeting and inspected the status of key infrastructure and welfare projects. The review meeting, held at the District Collector’s Conference Hall, focused on assessing progress,…
Delhi: During his visit to the Republic Day Camp at Delhi Cantt. on January 20, 2024, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized the significance of soft skills such as creativity, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and sensitivity in making individuals relevant and employable in the current age of machines and artificial intelligence (AI).
Bhubaneswar: The two-day National Conference on Handlooms and Handicrafts concluded today at Hotel Taj Vivanta, Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s traditional craft sectors. Organized by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the conference saw participation from representatives of all States and Union Territories, serving as a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up efforts to give Cuttack a new urban identity along the banks of the Mahanadi, with Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishna Chandra Mahapatra reviewing the ambitious Mahanadi Riverfront Development Project, envisioned as a landmark public and tourism-oriented space for the historic city. The ₹150-crore project, spread over…
