Vice President C P Radhakrishnan is set to arrive in Bhubaneswar on Thursday for a packed, official one-day tour of the state capital. The day's agenda features a line-up of key engagements dedicated to fostering a sustainable blue economy and...
In a significant move to broaden the reach of rooftop solar energy, the Odisha government on Wednesday approved the integration of the PM Surya Ghar Yojana with various housing schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY), according to officials....
In a major move to strengthen its defence against cyber-enabled economic crimes, the Odisha Police on Wednesday rolled out the 'e-Zero FIR' system specifically designed for cyber financial fraud. Inaugurating the initiative in Bhubaneswar, Director General of Police (DGP) Y...
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Tuesday that the state government has set a target to plant 6.95 lakh saplings across various urban centres to mitigate air pollution and buffer against the intensifying effects of climate change. Speaking...
A 14-year-old boy working as a ragpicker tragically lost his life after reportedly slipping and falling into a canal while gathering plastic bottles in Odisha's Kendrapara district, police officials stated. The unfortunate mishap occurred at approximately 3:30 PM on Thursday...
The Odisha Transport Department on Tuesday ordered enforcement authorities to immediately seize any vehicles running on the roads without valid fitness certificates and other mandatory paperwork. State Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur issued the strict mandate in an official communication sent...
A 24-year-old man was reportedly kidnapped and brutally beaten to death in a suspected case of mob violence in Nayagarh district, prompting a full-scale police investigation and the rounding up of several people for questioning. The victim, identified as Abhimanyu...
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has declared a week-long, statewide 'Save Education Campaign' from July 9 to 15, demanding stringent action for those accountable for widespread mistakes in school textbooks from classes 1 to 8. The state's opposition party slammed...
