Bhubaneswar: Stree Shakti – “The Parallel Force” along with Women Lead organised a press conference on Monday, 1 June 2026 at 4:00 PM at Press Club, Kolkata, to welcome and celebrate the implementation of free bus services for women across West Bengal beginning 1 June 2026. The initiative, was given a go-ahead by BJP-led Government…
BHUBANESWAR: Nabarangpur district has recorded the highest prevalence of child marriage in Odisha, highlighting the continued challenge of ending the practice despite sustained government interventions and awareness campaigns. Official data indicate that child marriage prevalence in the district stands at 39.4 per cent. Authorities have been actively working to prevent underage marriages, stopping hundreds of…
BHUBANESWAR: As the scorching summer gradually gives way to the monsoon, Odisha is preparing for two of its most cherished cultural celebrations—Raja Parba and Ratha Yatra—marking the beginning of what many consider the state’s most vibrant and festive period of the year. The season begins with the celebration of Raja Parba, a unique festival that…
Bhubaneswar: A group of women from Balasore who once depended on collecting sal leaves from forests and making traditional leaf plates for their livelihood have achieved a major milestone by securing an international cloth bag order from London. The development has brought recognition to the Navadurga Producers Group based in Dhobashila panchayat under Nilagiri block…
Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education Odisha has announced the Plus II examination results for 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 85.85%, marking an improvement over the previous year. Girls outperformed boys in all major streams, continuing the trend of stronger academic performance among female students across Odisha. In the Science stream, girls…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of India and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a new eight-year strategic partnership framework under the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for the period 2026 to 2033. The new strategy is aimed at strengthening India’s rural economy by enhancing rural incomes, improving resilience and expanding sustainable livelihood opportunities…
Bhubaneswar: The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly late Monday night passed a resolution advocating 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state Assemblies, to be implemented after the delimitation process. The resolution was moved by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and adopted through a voice vote following a prolonged nine-hour debate. The session witnessed sharp exchanges between…
Bhubaneswar: Several states across India are providing financial assistance ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹3 lakh to couples entering inter-caste marriages, as part of efforts to promote social integration and reduce caste-based discrimination. At the national level, the Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter-Caste Marriages supports such unions, particularly those involving a Scheduled…
Bhubaneswar: Actor Kangana Ranaut has extended support to Deepika Padukone amid the ongoing debate over regulated working hours in the film industry. Commenting on the discussion around 8-hour shifts, Kangana said Deepika has “earned that place” after years of hard work and success, asserting that top actors have the right to define their working conditions….
Bhubaneswar: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday welcomed the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, describing it as a long-awaited and appropriate step toward enhancing women’s representation in legislative bodies. Addressing the media in Lucknow, Mayawati said that despite the delay in implementation, her party supports the provision of 33% reservation for…