Bhubaneswar: Millions of people in Kolkata and Mumbai face an “immediate risk” of losing their homes due to rising sea levels and permanent inundation, according to a report by the United Nations. The UN Secretary-General’s report, titled “Challenges related to sea level rise and ways and approaches to address it,” warned that rising seas are…
Bhubaneswar: Devotees visiting the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri can now experience a more comfortable environment during darshan, with the historic Nata Mandap equipped with an air-conditioning facility. The system, installed by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), became fully operational on Monday. The facility is expected to provide relief to devotees, particularly during periods…
Bhubaneswar: The government has welcomed the decision announced by the CJP to call off its protest scheduled for Saturday, following assurances from Union Minister JP Nadda regarding cases registered against protesting students. Nadda assured that the cases filed against the protesting students would be withdrawn and that no harsh action would be taken against them…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has issued a strict warning against forced ‘chanda’ collections during the festival season and directed police to take immediate action against those involved in extortion. The warning comes amid reports of alleged extortion incidents in different parts of the state. In Jajpur district, a contractor was allegedly assaulted…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Paatil said a long-pending interstate dispute over the sharing of Sone River water between Bihar and Jharkhand has been resolved through sustained dialogue, cooperation and technical coordination. Speaking on the resolution, Paatil said the issue had remained pending since 2000, following the formation of Jharkhand. He credited the…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of Local Self-Governance Day, the Odisha government inaugurated more than 590 infrastructure projects worth around ₹323 crore across 62 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the state. Odisha Housing and Urban Development Secretary Usha Padhee said the projects include both small and major infrastructure works aimed at improving the quality of urban…
Bhubaneswar: : Heavy rainfall and flooding in Nepal have raised concerns across northern Bihar, with authorities closely monitoring water levels in rivers originating in Nepal and flowing into the state. Districts along the India-Nepal border have stepped up preparedness amid the possibility of rising river levels and flooding in downstream areas. The districts under close…
Bhubaneswar: The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has criticised the Odisha government’s proposal to introduce a biometric attendance system for college students, describing it as an unnecessary and intimidating measure. BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty questioned the proposal, pointing out that biometric attendance has not yet been implemented for teachers and other college staff. He termed…
Bhubaneswar: The Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign, which involves visiting government schools to highlight infrastructure and other shortcomings, has run into legal trouble in Maharashtra and Rajasthan. In Latur, Maharashtra, police registered an FIR against CJP founder and convenor Abhijeet Dipke and others following a complaint by a teacher at a Zilla…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling has highlighted the state’s move towards digital healthcare, including the use of digital prescriptions and secure online storage of medical records. Mahaling said the initiative is being pursued under the broader digital-health framework associated with Aarogya Setu 2.0, which includes a “Scan and Share” facility. The system allows patients…