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Bhubaneswar: Stressing the need for large-scale training and skill development to strengthen Kendu leaf operations and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for forest-dependent communities, Principal Secretary of the Forest, Environment and Climate Change department, Bhaskar Jyoti Sarma, Wednesday said several upcoming projects hold immense potential for...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police’s cybercrime unit has facilitated the recovery of Rs 1.10 crore lost by a retired professor in a 'digital arrest' scam through prompt intervention under the 1930 Cyber Helpline mechanism, an official said Wednesday. The victim, a resident of Bhubaneswar, lodged a complaint...

Bhubaneswar: Vigilance sleuths Wednesday launched a field investigation into irregularities and embezzlement of government funds in the installation of LED street lights across three districts of the state during 2021-22 and 2022-23. According to sources, acting on reliable information regarding corruption and misappropriation of government...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Wednesday directed an immediate review and audit of fire safety preparedness in all educational institutions, coaching centres and skill development hubs across the state, officials said. The directive was issued by the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) in the wake...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Wednesday released Rs 147.76 crore as interest subvention to 2,88,198 SHGs across the state. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida released the funds during the state-level Subhadra Shakti Vision Summit organised at Mission Shakti Bhawan, an official statement said. Around 330 executive...

Bhubaneswar: A review meeting chaired by the Transport Commissioner was held Wednesday, during which several key decisions were taken to facilitate the movement of devotees. For the upcoming Rath Yatra in Puri, toll fees will not be collected at the Pipili toll gate, providing easier...

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale Wednesday urged the Odisha government to regularly review cases of atrocities against Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities in the state. Athawale made the remarks while reviewing the implementation of various welfare schemes of his ministry with senior...

Bhubaneswar:  Odisha Police's cybercrime unit has facilitated the recovery of Rs 1.10 crore defrauded from a retired professor in a digital arrest scam through prompt intervention under the 1930 Cyber Helpline mechanism, an official said Wednesday. The victim, a resident of Bhubaneswar, lodged a complaint...

Bhubaneswar/Sambalpur: The Odisha Vigilance Wednesday arrested two government engineers in separate corruption cases, including one for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income and another for accepting a bribe from a contractor, officials said. Padmalochan Nayak, executive engineer of the Command Area...

Bhubaneswar: Speculation over former IAS officer Sujata Karthikeyan's possible entry into BJD intensified Wednesday following a meeting between party president Naveen Patnaik and senior leaders at Naveen Niwas. Opposition Chief Whip Pramila Mallik, Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak and Pratap Jena attended the meeting. According to reports,...