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Ganjam Collector V Keerthi Vasan and Ganjam Superintendent

194 cases resolved in grievance hearing

Chhatrapur: A grievance hearing was jointly conducted Monday by Ganjam Collector V Keerthi Vasan and Ganjam Superintendent of Police Subhendu Kumar Patra at the DRDA complex, where 194 cases were heard and resolved in the presence of both officials. According to the Collector, 183 cases...

KALIKA

Parida unveils crèche at Kharavela Bhavan

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Monday inaugurated KALIKA, a crèche facility at Kharavela Bhavan designed to provide safe, nurturing daycare support for the children of working mothers and staff. The initiative aims to strengthen work–life balance in government offices and marks a step forward...

Odia Inscription

Odia inscriptions found in Birupa–Chitrotpala basin

Cuttack: In a significant archaeological breakthrough, ancient stone inscriptions dating back to the Ganga and Suryavamsi Gajapati periods have been discovered in the Birupa–Chitrotpala river basin of Odisha. The findings follow a joint survey undertaken by the Rediscover Lost Heritage (RLH) Group, Silver City Cuttack...

Brown sugar

Brown sugar worth Rs 34L seized; three held

Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on illegal narcotics, the Bhubaneswar Excise Department on Monday arrested three individuals, including a woman, from the Mainshikhala Basti area in front of Rajiv Awas Yojana Apartment, Block-2, and seized 340 grams of brown sugar worth Rs 34 lakh. The...

BMC

BMC deploys new fleet of mechanical road cleaners

Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward urban cleanliness and sustainable development, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a new fleet of six advanced mechanical road-cleaning vehicles to cover key road networks across the City. The fleet was inaugurated Monday by Housing and Urban Development...

MGNAREGA

State extends enhanced MGNREGA till 2028–29

Bhubaneswar: In a major step to strengthen rural livelihoods and prevent distress-driven migration, the Odisha government approved the extension of enhanced state support under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) until the financial year 2028–29. The move is expected to benefit 5.57...

World AIDs Day

Awareness rally held on World AIDS Day

Bhubaneswar: Odisha observed World AIDS Day Monday with a public awareness rally here, alongside various programmes across the state aimed at educating citizens and curbing the disease. Speaking on the occasion, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling urged everyone to promote awareness. “To control...

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Pravati Parida - Odisha Tourism

Motion on Bhadrak SHG baseless: Parida

Bhubaneswar: The Assembly witnessed a heated debate Monday as Opposition MLAs moved an adjournment motion over an alleged assault linked to a self-help group (SHG) loan in Bhadrak district. The motion claimed that a daughter was beaten after her mother failed to repay loan instalments,...

Odisha IT Policy 2025

Odisha IT Policy 2025 to create one million jobs

Bhubaneswar: Odisha IT Policy 2025, aligned with the state’s long-term vision for 2036 and 2047, aims at creating one million employment opportunities during the policy period, Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Minister Mukesh Mahaling told the Assembly Monday. Responding to a question from Congress MLA...

Berhampur dr. Laxmi Bai

At 99, Berhampur woman doc gifts Rs 3.4 crore to AIIMS

Berhampur: A woman doctor from Berhampur, soon to turn 100, has shown remarkable generosity by donating her lifelong savings to support healthcare development. Identified as Professor Dr K Lakshmibai, a retired obstetrician and gynaecologist, has donated Rs 3.4 crore to All India Institute of Medical...

 

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