Bhubaneswar: A voluntary blood donation camp organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell of Birla Global University (BGU), Bhubaneswar, collected 80 units of blood on Monday. The camp was conducted in collaboration with AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Rotary Club, Bhubaneswar Metro. The initiative received 124 prospective registrations, of which 80 donors successfully donated blood after…
Bhubaneswar, September 29, 2026: In a significant recognition of Odisha’s efforts towards strengthening urban sanitation and scientific waste management, Bhubaneswar and Puri have been selected among 50 cities across the country under the PRAGATI 50 Initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 (SBM-U…
Bhubaneswar, September 29: The ‘Seva Setu’ campaign will be organized across Odisha from October 1 to 10 with the objective of ensuring easy, simple and swift access to government services and public welfare schemes for eligible citizens. The initiative is part of the ongoing ‘Seva Sankalp’ campaign, being observed from September 17 to October 17…
Bhubaneswar, Sept 29: The Odisha government has brought relief for apartment buyers by reducing and rationalising stamp duty and registration charges applicable to apartment registration and transfer. The Odisha Legislative Assembly has passed the Indian Stamp (Odisha Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at simplifying the registration and transfer process and reducing the financial burden on apartment…
Cuttack, Sept 29: Questions are being raised over the availability and timely supply of stents at the Cardiology Department of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, one of Odisha’s major healthcare institutions on World Heart Day. The department handles a huge number of patients every day. However, sources allege that delays in the supply…
A khaja godown in Puri was raided again after a joint team of police and food safety officials conducted an inspection at the facility. According to reports, the raid was carried out at Kalikadevi Sahi near Kakudikhai Chhak. Reportedly, during the inspection, the food safety team found concerns over the quality and hygiene of the…
A fox attacked 13 people after entering Tarakot village under Korei block in Jajpur district of Odisha on Monday night, leaving a child, eight women and four men injured. The incident took place around 10 pm when the fox entered the village and first attacked a child. It later went on to bite 12 more people…
Puri: An innovative initiative to turn coastal waste into a massive work of art has earned a place in the India Book of Records. The record titled ‘Largest Artistic Display for Coastal and Marine Conservation Awareness’ was achieved by Spandan in partnership with HCL Foundation at Puri, Odisha. Around 700 marine activists and volunteers gathered…
In connection with a Trap case registered against Smt Dash, AE and her associate Sri Sethy, simultaneous searches were carried out by officers of Odisha Vigilance from DA angle. During searches, further cash of Rs.5,15,200/- was unearthed from her residential house near Jenamani Mandap, Jagatpur, Kataka and seized. Yesterday night, Smt. Dash, AE and her…
Bhubaneswar; 28 th September 2026:Good nutrition is often the starting point for healthier families, stronger communities and brighter futures for children. Guided by this belief, Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer of aluminium, commemorated Rashtriya Poshan Maah through a series of nutrition-focused community initiatives across Jharsuguda, Lanjigada, BALCO and its mining regions. Reaching over 3,600 beneficiaries,…
