Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Bhubaneswar: Aiming at holistic and inclusive development of handloom sector, the state cabinet has approved Mukhyamantri Hastatanta Bikasha Yojana (MHBY) with a total outlay of Rs 589.1 crore over five years, bringing relief to several weavers, who have long grappled with irregular raw material supply, limited market access and declining…
With summer approaching, a quirky salon promotion has quickly become the talk of the town. The advertisement on social media promised a chilled beer to anyone booking a haircut package worth Rs 400 in a prominent locality in Bhubaneswar. Curious customers are flocking in, some more excited about the frosty drink than the trim itself….
Bhubaneswar: A citizen forum under the banner of Bhubaneswar Unnayan Parishad is planning a massive protest against Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC)’s collection of user fees for garbage cleaning and sanitation, calling it illegal and undemocratic. The forum alleged that Odisha high court stayed such collection four years ago and that no clarification has yet been…
Dharmendra Pradhan with Odisha BJP leaders Bhubaneswar: A day after Odisha cabinet gave its nod to increase reservation for marginalised students in medical and technical educational institutions, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that the decision was a historic step towards empowering talented youth from such sections of society.As per the cabinet decision…
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has significantly impacted Odias in the UK planning their Easter holiday return to Odisha Bhubaneswar: For many Odias in the United Kingdom, the Easter holiday is the time when they return to Odisha. But this time, the conflict in West Asia meant heading back to one’s roots was a…
Raids have been conducted to wipe out LPG black marketing, says government Berhampur: Amid allegations of black marketing and hoarding of cooking gas cylinders in Ganjam, the district administration has decided to launch a crackdown on such illegal activities at block level.“The block-level enforcement teams, led by the respective tehsildars and civil supplies and marketing…
Bhubaneswar: Nayapalli police here on Sunday arrested a habitual snatcher who had been targetting unsuspecting pedestrians by offering them lift on his bike. At least six people, including three women, were duped into accepting his lift and subsequently lost their valuables.The accused has been identified as Sarat Maharana (46), a native of Nayagarh district, currently…
Bhubaneswar: The railways has completed construction work of 14.2 km from Parabil to Khamar of the 150-km Talcher-Bimalagarh new line project, overcoming land acquisition delays. Sources said the Parabil-Khamar section has now received general manager’s sanction for opening the stretch for goods traffic, taking the total commissioned length of the Talcher-Bimalagarh project to almost 34…
CM Mohan Charan Majhi at Pravesh Utsav and Khadi Chhuan Bhubaneswar: The pre-school classes at anganwadi centres will slowly be integrated with Sishu Vatikas at govt schools in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Saturday.Inaugurating the state-level Khadi Chhuan Divas, which marks the beginning of the formal…
Renovation in progress at the stupa Kendrapada: To protect Odisha’s Buddhist heritage, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has completed conservation work on the state’s highest Buddha stupa at Parabhadi hillock in Jajpur district.“The 8th-century stupa, measuring about 15 ft in length, stands at an elevation of 138 m above sea level. ASI had unearthed…
