Bhubaneswar: Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday reviewed paddy procurement for the ongoing rabi season with MLAs of Sambalpur and Bargarh, focusing on removing bottlenecks in the process.Issues relating to mandi infrastructure, token distribution and timely lifting of paddy by millers were discussed in detail. Majhi said procurement is underway across Odisha and stressed…

Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced the schedule of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase-III of electoral rolls in Odisha, aiming to ensure a clean, updated and error-free voter database ahead of upcoming electoral exercises. The drive will involve active participation from electors, political parties and election officials.Odisha has 3.34 crore…

In many homes, the glow of cell phone screens has begun replacing the warmth of conversation. Parents often complain that children respond to them with shrugs, irritation or silence, spending hours scrolling, gaming or watching videos. BHUBANESWAR: In many homes, the glow of cell phone screens has begun replacing the warmth of conversation. Parents often…