Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The members of Sikh community feel very safe and secure in Odisha and consider the State as their home, said Orissa Sikh Pratinidhi Board (OSPB). Strongly condemning the assault on Parbindar Pal Singh by some local goons over a dispute relating to parking of a car on January 14, the Board said that it [...]

Bhubaneswar: Any project that is intended for the good of the common man needs to be evaluated for its effective implementation. Rural Housing, being one of the most important schemes in Odisha has been providing dwelling units to the needy and has been evaluated through a number of steps including feedback and ground visits. The [...]

Bhubaneswar: Iconic Dakota DC-3 aircraft used by former Odisha Chief Minister and legendary freedom fighter Biju Patnaik will be brought to the State soon, said Transport Department Special Secretary Manoj Mishra here today. A letter will be sent to the Union Civil Aviation Ministry in this regard and steps will be taken accordingly, the official [...]

Bhubandswar: In yet another step for the welfare of the people, Chief Minister naveen Patnaik flagged off ‘Pashyantu’, a mobile eye health diagnostic vehicle at his residence Naveen Nivas here Today. The State of art vehicle is equipped with ultra-modern equipments to provide on-spot eye care to people. This mobile unit will provide treatment to [...]

Puri: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today laid foundation stones for several mega projects under the Augmentation of Basic Amenities and Development of Heritage and Architecture (ABADHA) scheme to transform Puri into a World Heritage City. After paying obeisance to the Trinity at the Sri Mandir during his visit to the holy city, Naveen launched [...]

Puri: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today paid a visit to the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri and offered prayers to the deities. This is the first visit of the Chief Minister to the temple this year. He could not visit the temple on the New Year day due to the bereavement in family. The [...]

Puri: The aerial video of the Marine Drive today shows that it has got back its live in a record time after losing the sheen during Cyclone Fani. The clean and green picturesque drive today welcomes all including nature lovers. The serene beaches and the sanguine environment today ascertain the resilience of Odisha and its [...]

Cuttack: Several passengers sustained injuries as Mumbai LTT – Bhubaneswar SF Express (12879) derailed near Nergundi railway station in Odisha’s Cuttack district today. Chief Public Relations Officer, East Coast Railway has informed that twenty people were injured after eight coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed near Salagaon. No casualty has been reported till now. The [...]

Berhampur: The Ganjam district administration has come forward to extend helping hand to a child suffering from a rare skin disease. Ten-year old Jagannath Pradhan from Ganjam’s Sheragada block has been suffering from an autosomal genetic disorder that causes his skin to grow very fast, dry and shed, according to sources. The boy often faces [...]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the ICC Women’s Leadership Summit here today. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, “We have always been championing the cause of Women Empowerment”. He said, “We have encouraged women for their socio-economic empowerment with initiatives like Mission Shakti, Start-up Odisha, Skilled-in-Odisha and several other initiatives”. Through [...]