Bhubaneswar:11/2/25:In a significant step towards strengthening public health in the State, Odisha’s Health & FW Minister released the State Action Plan on One Health and the Annual Report of IDSP-IHIP-2024 at Lok Seva Bhawan today. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which was signed with the Government of India to establish a Health Emergency Operation Center (HEOC) was also released there. ...

Bhubaneswar:10/2 /25: After facing strong criticisms over the floodlight failure at the Barabati Stadium, the state government on Monday issued a show cause notice to Odisha Cricket Association, seeking a reply within 10 days. The second ODI between India and England was disrupted for around 30 minutes as floodlights in one of the towers were not functioning. The Sports Department ...

Bhubaneswar:10/2/25; In its fourth phase, the “SUBHADRA” scheme has covered over 98 lakh beneficiaries as of February 8, 2025. An additional 18 lakh beneficiaries were added in this phase. Role of NPCI: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) played a crucial role in ensuring direct payment to beneficiaries. They helped identify payment-ready beneficiaries, reducing payment failures. Eligibility Requirements: To ...

Bhubaneswar8/2/25:: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved a proposal to implement the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for state government employees. The state cabinet approved the scheme for employees currently eligible for a pension under the National Pension System (NPS). Employees under NPS can choose to opt for UPS or continue with NPS. The UPS system will be operational in the ...

Bhubaneswar:8/2/25:Veteran Ollywood actor Uttam Mohanty, who turned critical due to liver-related ailments, was airlifted in an air ambulance from Bhubaneswar airport to Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon for advanced treatment. This evening, the Commissionerate Police first brought Mr Mohanty to the airport through the Green Corridor by a private red ambulance. There, he was shifted to Gurgaon Medanta Hospital in a ...

Hydrabad:4/2/25:Odisha Tourism’s campaign to boost inbound and domestic tourism began today with a roadshow in Hyderabad. The event, organised in association with FICCI, witnessed 40+ travel operators and 20+ tourism investors from Hyderabad engaged in a series of B2B interactions. Odisha is actively promoting its tourism sector within domestic markets by showcasing its diverse attractions, including cultural heritage monuments, waterfalls, ...

Bhubaneswar:3/2/25: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Odisha’s main opposition party, is set to conclude its organizational elections by the first week of April, according to a senior party leader. The announcement was made following a crucial meeting of the party’s coordination committee held at Sankha Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Monday. BJD leader Pradip Kumar Amat disclosed the details after the ...

bhubaneswar:3/2/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday sent a 12-year-old physically disabled boy to the hospital for treatment during the grievance hearing. Shri Majhi met the boy who had come to the CM’s Grievance Cell in Bhubaneswar with a complaint. After understanding his health at the Grievance Cell, the Chief Minister sent him to the medical for treatment. The ...

New Delhi :3/2/25: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, today addressed a press conference, unveiling key highlights of the 2025 Rail Budget for Odisha, through Video Conferencing from New Delhi. Key Highlights from the Rail Budget 2025 for Odisha: 1. Record Budgetary Allocation: Rs. 10,599 crore has been allocated for railway development in Odisha, marking a 12.5-fold increase from the ...

Puri;2/2/25:The ‘Ratha Katha Anukula’ ritual was performed at the Puri Srimandir on Sunday, marking the beginning of preparations for Rath Yatra 2025. This ritual took place on the occasion of Basant Panchami, also Saraswati Puja, involving the ceremonial worship of a 12-foot ‘Dhaura’ wood for the three gigantic chariots of the Holy Trinity. The ritual signifies the start of traditional ...