Bhubaneswar, Oct 7: With student elections drawing closer, educational campuses across Bhubaneswar are witnessing heightened political activity, with rival student groups increasingly locking horns. Amid fears of possible election-related violence, the Commissionerate Police has begun preparing a comprehensive security plan to prevent any untoward incidents. The move follows a directive from DGP Binaytosh Mishra. Under…
The Odisha government on Wednesday has effected a major reshuffle at the IAS level, with several officers being assigned new responsibilities across the state administration. The latest transfer and posting order brings significant changes in the leadership of Nabarangpur and Nuapada districts, while also assigning key departmental responsibilities to senior officers. According to the order,…
The Odisha Congress has called for a statewide bandh tomorrow, October 8, raising a series of demands including resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, withdrawal of the MMDR Bill, and the resignation of the state School and Mass Education Minister over alleged errors in textbooks.Several non-BJP parties, including CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML), NCP, Forward Bloc,…
Bhubaneswar: In yet another instance highlighting the rising crime trend, a youth was reportedly shot dead just one kilometre from the Anugola police station.The deceased has been identified as Susanta Pradhan (37), alias Kalia, a resident of Bantala village in Anugola district.According to preliminary investigation, the firing was done from a licensed gun belonging to…
alone in his journey of governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to grassroots workers and swayamsevaks across the nation, stating that they are guided by the enduring motto: “We are sevaks. We are servants of humanity.”Addressing the ‘Seva Jyoti’ program at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in the national capital to mark…
Bilaspur: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday highlighted the role of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana in reducing the financial burden of healthcare for economically vulnerable families, under which eligible beneficiaries receive health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year.Speaking at the first convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences…
Sambalpur Member of Parliament Dharmendra Pradhan has written a formal letter to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, pressing for critical infrastructure upgrades across his parliamentary constituency and neighbouring regions.Highlighting the imperative need for enhanced regional connectivity, road safety, and frictionless industrial logistics, Pradhan has proposed three major projects.1. Upgradation of Sambalpur-Kataka…
Bhubaneswar, October 6, 2026: In a major step toward building a future-ready workforce and reinforcing Odisha’s leadership in skill development and technical education, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged with various strategic partners at a special ceremony held today at the ‘World Skill Center’, Bhubaneswar. This collaboration will strengthen skilling, alignment with industry needs, technical…
Bhubaneswar, October 6: In a significant step towards strengthening the financial capacity of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their community-based organisations, the Department of Mission Shakti today extended financial assistance to SHGs across the State. At a programme organised at Mission Shakti Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Smt. Pravati Parida released ₹99.26 crore towards interest…
New Delhi :-The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the setting up of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), namely, Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) to strengthen research, planning, appraisal, monitoring and impact assessment within the broad domains of Transportation and Logistics. The approval seeks to address the long-standing challenges…
