Bhubaneswar: Veteran actor Sadhu Meher, a luminary figure in both the Odia and Hindi film industries, passed away today in Mumbai at the age of 84. Meher, who had received the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2017, had left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape with his remarkable performances. His notable contributions include stellar…
Bhubaneswar: In the Union Interim Budget 2024-25, Odisha secured a significant fund allocation of Rs 10,536 Crore under the proposed financial plans of ‘Viksit Bharat’ to undertake multiple railway projects in the state. Notably, the state is witnessing the ongoing progress of railway works spanning approximately 473 kilometers each day. The augmented funds are anticipated…
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to address the shortage of doctors and encourage them to serve in the state, the Health and Family Welfare department of Odisha has revamped its policy for medical students passing out of government medical colleges. The modified policy introduces a comprehensive bond system to ensure doctors’ commitment to serve in government…
Cuttack: In a thrilling encounter at the DRIEMS ground, Cuttack, Odisha registered a resounding victory over Himachal Pradesh by 238 runs in the fourth round of the Ranji Trophy 2023-24.
Chennai: Odisha’s young weightlifting talents displayed remarkable prowess at the ongoing Khelo India Youth Games in Chennai. Sadananda Bariha, representing the High-Performance Centre (HPC), clinched the Gold in the fiercely contested 61 Kg Boys category. In a display of sheer strength and skill, Bariha lifted an impressive 107 Kg in the snatch category and followed…
Chennai: In a spectacular display of strength and skill at the 6th Khelo India Youth Games 2023 held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Jyoshna Sabar carved her name in the record books by creating a new National Youth record in the Snatch category for the 40kg weight class. The achievement added another gold medal…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the upcoming simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, the state government has implemented a significant reshuffle in the IPS cadre. Sanjeeb Panda, a 1994-batch IPS officer, has been designated as the new Police Commissioner for the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. Currently serving as the Director of Intelligence…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 361 revamped schools across five districts on the third day of the fourth phase of the school transformation program under the 5T initiative. A total of 361 schools were inaugurated, including 105 high schools in Mayurbhanj, 100 in Balangir, 63 in Sambalpur, 60 in Rayagada, and 33 in Nuapada….
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has appealed to the Central Government to take measures for procuring an additional 10 lakh metric tons (LMT) of parboiled rice from Odisha, aiming to benefit the state’s farmers. In a letter addressed to Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Piyush Goyal, Pradhan highlighted that Odisha ranks as the…
Bhubaneswar: In a responsive move to public demand, the Odisha State Government has decided to extend the deadline for online registration of applications for the BSKY Nabin Card.
