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Odisha Cabinet extends two child welfare schemes for 5 years at Rs 883.49 crore

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 13 -- Odisha cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of two child welfare schemes for another five years, from 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a combined allocation of around Rs 883.... Read More


Odisha CM dismisses government medical officer over corruption charges in Sundargarh

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 13 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday dismissed Dr Patitapaban Barik from government service. The action was reportedly taken over corruption charges against h... Read More


Semiconductor push in Odisha: Two projects to create over 1,280 direct jobs

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 13 -- Odisha's growing semiconductor ecosystem is expected to generate more than 1,280 direct jobs through two projects approved under the Semicon India Programme. Minister of State... Read More


Once Balasore Collector, now Railway Minister: Vaishnaw recommends Rs 3.10 Cr for district hospitals

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 13 -- Healthcare infrastructure in Odisha's Balasore district is set for a boost as Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has recommended development works worth Rs 3.10 crore under the MP... Read More


Odisha under red alert, low-pressure system intensifies

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 13 -- Odisha is set to receive very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours under the influence of a low-pressure area, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday. Acc... Read More


Sugar prices hit record high! Government planning to cut sugarcane use for Ethanol

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 12 -- The Centre is reportedly considering restricting the amount of sugarcane for ethanol production, beginning in October. As per reports, the move is being considered amid concern... Read More


Jajpur jewellery shop owner robbed: 4 miscreants flee with 5 kg silver, 150g gold after firing

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 11 -- Four miscreants opened fire at a jewellery shop owner then robbed gold and silver ornaments along with Rs 50,000 in cash. The incident reportedly took place near the Indarai-Ba... Read More


BJP National VP and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda lists Bill to restrict social media use by children

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 11 -- Children may face tighter restrictions on social media and online gaming platforms if a proposed Private Members' Bill introduced by BJP National Vice-President and Kendrapara ... Read More


Odisha vehicle owners beware! Strict action against uninsured vehicles, RCs to be cancelled

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 11 -- The Odisha Transport Department has adopted a strict approach against vehicles operating without valid insurance in the state. As part of the crackdown, vehicles without valid ... Read More


Major theft in Ganjam: Cash, gold worth lakhs stolen from teacher's house

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 11 -- A retired teacher's house in Digapahandi of Odisha's Ganjam district was allegedly burgled on Monday evening after thieves broke open an almirah and escaped with Rs 8 lakh in c... Read More