Subhadra Yojana Launched in Bhubaneswar: 72 Lakh Women Apply, Over 1 Crore to Benefit

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark event today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Subhadra Yojana, a flagship initiative aimed at empowering women across Odisha. The launch took place at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, drawing a massive crowd and marking a significant milestone in the state’s social welfare programs. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced that an…

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One dead, two seriously injured after house wall collapses.

SUBARNAPUR — Surubali Deep (60) and her daughter-in-law Babi Deep (23) of Sonepur Block Rengali Panchayat Saharapali village of Sonepur block, Subarnapur district died after their house collapsed while they were sleeping at night. Surubali died on the spot due to the house collapsing at around 11:30 last night while her 7-month-old granddaughter was sleeping…

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Odisha DGP Orders Crime Branch Probe into Alleged Assault on Army Officer and Fiancée at Bharatpur Police Station

Bhubaneswar: An Army Major and his fiancée have alleged custodial torture and molestation at the Bharatpur police station in Bhubaneswar. The Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) has ordered a Crime Branch probe into the matter to ensure a thorough and impartial investigation. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Sunday when Major…

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Odisha Deputy CM Assures Timely Disbursement of Subhadra Yojana Funds

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida on Monday assured that every eligible beneficiary of Subhadra Yojana will get the first installment of the BJP goverment’s flagship scheme credited to their bank accounts on September 17 Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Parida emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring timely financial assistance to women across…

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Berhampur Police Bust Duplicate Hair Oil Manufacturing Unit

Berhampur: Police busted a duplicate hair oil manufacturing unit at Lane No-4 of Shastri Nagar area of Berhampur city in Odisha’s Ganjam district on Sunday late evening. Acting on the complaint lodged by a branded hair oil manufacturer, Badabazar police conducted a raid and busted the adulterated hair oil manufacturing unit that was using the name,…

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Odisha Gets Two Awards at 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has congratulated Amaresh Kumar Sahu and  Gedela Akhil for their outstanding achievements at the 47th World Skills Competition held in Lyon, France, from 10th to 15th September 2024. According to reports, Sahu won the prestigious Bronze Medal in Renewable Energy, while Akhil earned the Medallion for Excellence in Water Technology, making…

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Huge quantities of ‘duplicate liquor’ seized from govt-licensed shop in Bhubaneswar

The memories of spurious liquor deaths in Chikiti in Ganjam area are still fresh in the minds of people. After the incident, a lot of people are now buying liquor from government-licensed shops with the hope that the product would be original. However, the Excise department officials were taken aback after finding that duplicate liquor…

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