Women at work in the tailoring institute set up by the Odia pilot at his native place in Bolagarh, Khurda district Bhubaneswar: An Odia pilot living abroad has set up a tailoring institute at his native place, Bolagarh, in Khurda district that has trained over 240 women since its inception in Dec 2021.“Food, clothing, and…
Many artisan families depend upon the craft for livelihood BHUBANESWAR: Chandua (applique) business at Pipili may finally look up and tide over the significant drop in business that was inflicted upon by the construction of NH-316. Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Pipili Chandua Bazaar near the bypass road in the state budget, ushering…
Cuttack’s designated vending zones remain largely vacant, with over 50 counters unused, forcing street vendors back onto busy roads. This continued roadside vending leads to significant traffic congestion and inconvenience for residents. Mayor Subhash Singh said the allotment process will be completed soon Cuttack: Years after construction of designated vending zones in the city, more…
Bhubaneswar: With the financial year nearing its end, 16 of the 44 govt departments spent less than 50% of their allotted budget till Jan, while only two departments crossed the 80% mark, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi told the assembly on Monday.“The chief secretary was reviewing the implementation of flagship programmes and directing departments to…
Berhampur: Suspended deputy ranger Binaya Kumar Bisi, booked for the alleged illegal transportation of an elephant carcass after cutting it into pieces, surrendered before the investigating officer on Monday.Bisi, deputy ranger of Belghar range in Kandhamal district’s Baliguda forest division, was on the run all this while. He had already been placed under suspension for…
Bhubaneswar: A mob once again vandalised an Ama Bus after the vehicle allegedly hit a cyclist, injuring the man critically near Palashpalli overbridge on Monday evening. According to eyewitnesses, the bus, which was not in service, was moving towards the Pokhariput depot when the incident took place.Following the incident, the injured man, who is yet…
Odisha’s decision to permit liquor sales in tetra packs has ignited a political firestorm. The opposition BJD decries the move as unethical and harmful to youth, while the ruling BJP labels these accusations hypocritical, asserting the policy originated under the previous BJD government. The debate intensifies over excise revenue and the accessibility of new liquor…
Opposition members protest in the well of the House on Monday Bhubaneswar: Opposition parties continued to disrupt assembly proceedings for the fifth straight day since Wednesday over farmers’ issues, forcing Speaker Surama Padhy to repeatedly adjourn proceedings.Moments after the House reconvened for Question Hour at 10:30 am, BJD members stormed into the well, displaying placards…
Berhampur: The govt is likely to declare Rushikulya river mouth, famous for mass nesting area of endangered Olive Ridley turtles in Ganjam district, as Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS), with two panchayats possessing jurisdiction of the area consenting in this regard on Saturday. People of Ramagada and Palibandh panchayats have given written consent that the area…
Bhubaneswar: Road connectivity between the state’s east and west and north and south are set for a major upgrade with three mega projects announced in the state budget on Friday. Along with the coastal highway, Bhubaneswar bypass and ongoing rail projects like the Khurda Road-Balangir new line, the state’s connectivity map is headed for an…
