Brahmapur: TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has commenced a month-long ‘Seva Setu Abhiyan’ from September 17, 2026, across various blocks in Southern Odisha. The initiative aims to promoting awareness and adoption of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY). The Seva…
BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026: Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. (HAPL), the largest private sector Dairy in India, has launched ‘Go-Dhan’, a flagship initiative aimed at empowering dairy farmers across Odisha by improving access to financial support, government schemes, modern dairy practices and technology. The initiative was formally launched at a ceremony held at the OUAT Auditorium,…
Nuapada: A leopard roaming near a village in Nuapada district of Odisha has triggered panic among the locals. The big cat was spotted on the Khutbanbhera-Patora main road. As per reports, a person was travelling by car on the road at night when he suddenly noticed the leopard on the roadside. He stopped his vehicle…
The deceased has been identified as Krishna Gouda, a resident of Suramani village, while his companion, Rajat Behera, is currently undergoing intensive medical treatment for serious injuries. According to preliminary police reports, the harrowing sequence of events began when Krishna and Rajat were travelling together on a motorcycle. Near Tatabali, a pickup van suddenly approached…
The missing youth has been identified as Ajay Tarai, a resident of Chainihuda village under Dharmasala police limits and the son of Babuli Tarai. According to local sources, Ajay had been under severe emotional distress due to ongoing family problems over the past few days. On Friday evening, he rode his Pulsar motorcycle to the…
The deceased was found hanging by a cotton towel (gamucha) wrapped around his neck. Early morning commuters and residents noticed the scene and immediately alerted the Dabugaon police station. Police inspected the scene but were initially unable to identify the body. Later, Dabugaon IIC Lachhami Paraja, Papadahandi Tahsildar Tapan Kumar Nayak, and a scientific team…
Executed under the banner of ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0’ as part of the broader Seva Sankalp Abhiyan–2026, the drive spanned every district and Gram Panchayat, uniting rural and urban communities in a shared mission to honour motherhood and protect the planet. This year’s drive set a new benchmark for state-led ecological initiatives, significantly…
Bhubaneswar: Official employment exchange records show that well over 1.3 million job seekers in Odisha are actively looking for work, reflecting substantial youth unemployment across the state. Odishatourism guide In a written response delivered during Friday’s proceedings in the state legislative assembly, Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain tabled comprehensive employment figures…
Bhubaneswar: Fuel prices showed mixed movement in Odisha’s major cities on Saturday, September 26, with petrol and diesel rates declining in Bhubaneswar while remaining unchanged in Cuttack. In Bhubaneswar, petrol is priced at ₹108.97 per litre, down from ₹110.49 per litre a day earlier. Over the past 10 days, petrol prices have ranged between ₹108.97…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will provide new houses to families whose abode was damaged by the heavy rains under the Antyodaya Housing Scheme, informed Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Nayak. The Panchayati Raj Minister also informed that the heavy rains have destroyed houses at several places in many districts of the state. According to the minister,…
