Bhubaneswar:16/3/25:The Odisha government is set to introduce Poshan Kendras, modeled after Gujarat’s successful initiative, to provide essential commodities at subsidized rates. The announcement was made by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Sunday. These centers will cater to both economically weaker sections and middle-class families, offering essential items like rice, pulses, flour, and cooking oil at ...

Bhubaneswar: 16/3/25:Padma Bhushan Ramakanta Rath, one of the most renowned modernist poets in Odia literature, passed away this morning at Bhubaneswar at the age of 91. His passing has cast a deep shadow of mourning over the literary world, marking the end of an era in Odia literature. Born on December 13, 1934, in Cuttack, Rath pursued his master’s degree ...

Bhubaneswar:14/3/25: The Odisha government has constituted a high-level committee to oversee the planning and execution of the Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project, informed Housing & Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra on Friday. The committee will conduct detailed studies and assessments to ensure the project’s feasibility and smooth implementation. Speaking about the progress of the metro project, Minister Mahapatra revealed that discussions ...

Bhubaneswar:14/3/25: Dola Purnima, a vibrant spring festival, is being celebrated on the full moon day of the Phalguna month. This year, it falls on March 14, 2025. It marks the onset of spring and the beginning of the new Odia calendar year. This festival is a unique blend of devotion, tradition, and cultural exuberance, deeply rooted in Odisha’s rich culture ...

Bhubaneswar:14/3/25:  In a significant move to address the escalating traffic congestion in Bhubaneswar, Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan announced today that an elevated corridor will be constructed on the Jayadev Vihar-Nandankanan Road. The ambitious project, estimated to cost around Rs 2,700 crore, is designed to enhance connectivity and streamline transportation in the capital city. The proposed corridor will span from Jayadev ...

Bhubaneswar:14/3/25:In a significant development, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) Bhubaneswar Zonal Office has successfully facilitated the release of Rs. 450 crore (approximately) in connection with the Rose Valley Group financial scam. The funds, originally attached as proceeds of the scam, will be restituted to the affected investors following a court order from the Special Court (PMLA) in Khurda, issued on ...

Bhubaneswar:14/3/25:The suspension of Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati from the Odisha Legislative Assembly remains in place after an all-party meeting called by Speaker Surama Padhi failed to reach a resolution on Thursday. During Zero Hour, Congress Legislature Party Leader Rama Chandra Kadam raised the issue, urging the Speaker to revoke the suspension order against Bahinipati. However, the Speaker’s condition—that Bahinipati ...

Bhubaneswar: 13/3/25:The principal Opposition party, BJD, today stalled the Odisha Legislative Assembly proceedings demanding a debate on the controversial Polavaram project constructed by the Andhra Pradesh Government. As soon as the House assembled for the day at 10.30 am, the BJD Members trooped into the well of the House, shouting slogans demanding a debate on the Polavaram Project. BJD Deputy ...

Bhubaneswar:13/3/25: The implementation of a sustainable irrigation project in Odisha was reviewed on Wednesday in a high-level meeting chaired by Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (DC-cum-ACS) of the Department of Water Resources. According to an official press release, the meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development (FARD), directors, and senior officers from stakeholder departments. ...

Cuttack:13/3/25: The 73rd All India Hockey Championship 2025 will be held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar from April 7 to 15 under the auspices of Odisha Police. A preparatory meeting, chaired by State Director General of Police YB Khurania, was held at the State Police Headquarters to discuss arrangements for the championship. Twenty-seven men’s and 10 women’s police teams from ...