Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote renewable energy in the state, the Odisha cabinet has approved amendments to the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy 2022.The Odisha government has introduced two key amendments to promote renewable energy in the state. As per the amendments, renewable energy projects will now be exempt from 50 per cent of wheeling…
Bhubaneswar: A five-year-old boy and his father were killed as the bike they were travelling in collided with a speeding truck at Sikharpur in Cuttack, on Saturday.According to sources, the mother, who was also on the bike, sustained injuries. The father-son duo was rushed to SCB Medical College and Hospital in a critical condition. Unfortunately,…
Bhubaneswar: In the recently held Cabinet meeting of Odisha government at the Lok Seva Bhawan, 11 proposals have been given a nod. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed this in a press meet today.The Antyodaya Gruha Yojana was given approval. Under this, the Odisha government will provide 2.25 lakh houses in three years to the eligible…
Jajpur: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi started the distribution of Subhadra yojana money to the beneficiaries. He disbursed the money at a state-level programme at Chandama ground of Korei constituency in Jajpur district. The fourth phase money of the first installment was given today.Over Rs 900 crore was disbursed under this flagship scheme for the financial…
Rayagarh: The Central Government has approved the creation of a new railway division in Rayagarh. Following the approval, the Waltiar division will be renamed as Vishakhapatnam Division and this will be under the Southern railway division. A new Rayagarh division will be created and it will be headquarted at Rayagarh. Under this division, Kottabhalsa- Bacheli,…
Berhampur: The authorities of Kochi Naval Base has reportedly issued an arrest warrant against Odia Navy personnel Saurabh Kumar Patra, who went missing since January 19, 2025 while going back to attend his duty.Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M informed that they have received the arrest warrant issued against Saurabh Kumar Patra and have intimated about it to…
Puri: Ahead of the India vs England ODI in Barabati stadium on February 8, members of Indian cricket team visited Shree Jagannath temple at Puri this morning. Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar visited the Srimandir amidst tight security.The three cricketers were given a grand welcome at the Singha dwar (Lion’s Gate) today. The entered…
Bhubaneswar: The temperature in Odisha has taken a dramatic turn and reduced by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius after days of crossing 35 degrees Celsius. The IMD predicted that the temperature in the eastern state has reduced by 3 to 4 degrees. The IMD has predicted that the temperature will remain lowered for the next…
Sambalpur: In a shocking incident, a fire broke out in the Laxmi Dungari mountains this morning. The dried grass and leaves caught fire in the forest.The fire is rapidly spreading in the area. The fire tenders have reached the area and are trying to douse the fire. The exact reason behind the forest fire is yet to…
Jagatpur: In a tragic accident on the Mahanadi bridge connecting Jagatpur to Sikharpur, a man and his son died on Saturday. An unknown vehicle hit their bike on the bridge.According to information, a family of three including the deceased man, his son and his wife were going on their bike. When they were near Kaliaboda on…
