New Delhi: Sharing what he described as a “living example” of women’s empowerment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said women account for 46 per cent of the beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi Yojana, reflecting how women are using the initiative to expand their small businesses and improve their families’ financial prospects.Speaking during the 137th…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat programme, praised women from Odisha’s Debrigarh region for their pioneering efforts in forest conservation while creating sustainable livelihoods.Modi highlighted the inspiring journey of Maithili Bhue from Dhodrokusum village, who once depended on forest produce like firewood, Mahua flowers, Kendu leaves, and bamboo shoots for survival. Her…
Bangiriposi: In a horrific incident, a man allegedly murdered his wife and later attempted suicide by slitting his throat in Jamdapala village under Bangiriposhi police limits in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.The deceased woman has been identified as Tuni Singh.As per reports, the accused, Baidyanath Singh’s son Bhagat Singh called the emergency helpline 112 and informed…
Kendrapada: Patients undergoing treatment at the Kendrapada District Headquarters Hospital have been facing hardship over access to hospital-provided meals.Under the rules, food supplied to patients is supposed to be delivered to their respective wards. However, at the Kendrapada Hospital, attendants reportedly have to collect meals from the agency responsible for food supply instead of receiving…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance on Saturday apprehended Madan Mohan Pradhan, Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police at Lahunipada Police Station in Sundargarh district, along with his associate Mandeep Kumar Dasmodak, a private individual, while they were allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000.The duo was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from an eatery owner. According…
Bhubaneswar: The state government Saturday announced a monthly incentive of Rs 20,000 for postgraduate-qualified dentists serving under the Odisha Medical Services (Dental) Cadre, an official notification said.The incentive, effective from August 29, will be available to dental surgeons working under the Health and Family Welfare Department who hold postgraduate qualifications from medical colleges recognised by…
The absence of Akshaye Khanna from the much-awaited Dil Chahta Hai reunion had fans wondering what happened. The actor was expected to join his co-stars at an event celebrating 25 years of the cult Bollywood film, but ultimately did not make an appearance.The reunion brought together Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sonali Kulkarni,…
Mumbai: India’s T20 World Cup-winning skipper Suryakumar Yadav opened up on his conversations with Sanju Samson as he sat on the sidelines battling with form during the first half of this year’s T20 World Cup and how he saw opener Abhishek Sharma as a player who would win him his first ICC tournament as a…
A solemn condolence ceremony was held at Kusunpur, the ancestral village of the Beura family in Kendrapara district, in memory of Late Smt. Rina Beura, wife of Dr. Prasanna Kumar Beura, Public Relations Officer, IFFCO Paradeep and Trustee of Mahapurusha Achyutananda Temple. Known for her kindness, humility, compassion and devotion to Lord Jagannath…
BARAGADA — The Baragada Citizens’ Forum organised a significant and peaceful rally on Saturday, emphasising the urgent need for decisive action to combat drug trafficking and restore law and order throughout the district. Beginning near the iconic Baragada tall building, the procession proceeded through the city to the offices of the Superintendent of Police and…
