A recent report by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has highlighted a concerning issue in Odisha, where over 11,000 children are vulnerable to child marriages. The findings are based on data from the 2023-24 academic session, which revealed high rates of school absenteeism and dropouts.The NCPCR’s comprehensive survey covered 26,415 schools…
Bhubaneswar: Contraband goods worth Rs 4 crore were seized from the Biju Patnaik International airport, Bhubaneswar on Wednesday morning. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and the Customs Department seized the contraband goods and drugs.According to sources, a man of Kerala origin was found carrying the contraband goods from Bangkok to Bhubaneswar when the intelligence nabbed…
Khordha : On the occasion of holy Makar Sankranti, on Tuesday, Chilika MLA and Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan visited Ladukeswar Old Age Home in Banpur NAC and spends time with inmates. On this occasion, Minister inaugurated the new room for the inmates and also distributed blankets, clothes and fruits. He along with Banpur block…
Salepur: A video showing the hooliganism of Mahanga MLA Sarada Padhan during the visit of Law Minister is surfacing online. This happened during the visit of Minister Prithviraj Harichandan to the Achyutananda Pitha near Nemal in Nischitakoili block of Salepur in Cuttack district on Monday. According to information, a party worker of BJP Yuva wing…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has announced to provide milk in the mid-day meal (MDM) scheme given to students of government run schools. This was informed by Fisheries and Animal Resources Development mInister, Gokulananda Mallick on Tuesday.According to information, the students will get 200 ml milk included in the Mid day meal scheme to increase the nutritional intake…
Just as Pongal illuminates Tamil Nadu, Lohri warms Punjab, and Bihu or Magh Bihu delights Assam, Makar Sankranti brings joy and revelry to Odisha, with celebrations unfolding across the state in a vibrant display of pomp and gaiety.Makar Sankranti is a grand celebration that marks the Sun’s journey towards the northern hemisphere, bringing longer days…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha government has announced a monthly pension and medical expense coverage for individuals who were detained during the Emergency period (1975-1977), as per a notification issued by the state’s Home (Special Section) Department on Monday. The official notification reads, “The State Government, after careful consideration, has been pleased to provide…
Bhubaneswar: A 47-year-old middleman was arrested for duping individuals by impersonating a Section Officer of the Panchayati Raj Department. The accused, identified as Byasadev Rana, hails from Narla in Kalahandi district and had been residing in the Ekamra area of Bhubaneswar for some time.According to police reports, Rana presented himself as a government official, using a…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has procured 26,28,228 tons of paddy and paid Rs 7,379 crore to the farmers this season so far. The total payments include Rs 1,904 crore which has been paid to farmers as input subsidy, state Food and Supplies Minister Krishna Chandra Patra told the media on Monday. According to the minister, so…
Bhubaneswar: A youth, who had been missing for two days, was found dead in the Reba River near Ganesh Patna village under Dhusuri police limits in Bhadrak district on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Bairagi Mallick, the son of Raghunath Mallick, a resident of Kasimpur Panchayat in Bhadrak district.According to reports, Bairagi had been…
