Bhubaneswar: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha has announced that the state government plans to ban the sale of meat and fish near educational and religious institutions, as well as in crowded public spaces. The proposal, he said, is driven by health concerns and an aim to curb violent tendencies among children. The move is…
Bhubaneswar: Tribal women in the remote Kotia region of Odisha have begun cultivating German chamomile, a high-value medicinal crop, to improve their livelihoods and income security. The initiative is being supported by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) and the Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), leveraging the region’s favourable climate…
Bhubaneswar: India’s highways have long symbolised speed, connectivity, and economic progress. But they have also represented ecological disruption—fragmented habitats, declining wildlife populations, and vanishing pollinators. Against this backdrop, the National Highways Authority of India’s proposal to create ‘Bee Corridors’ along national highways is a welcome, if overdue, intervention. Pollinators such as bees are not mere…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to ensure piped drinking water reaches every village in Odisha by March 2027, stressing universal and equitable access, especially in tribal-dominated regions. Calling the initiative a mission-mode priority, the CM said no revenue village should be left out and urged the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched 250 new ambulances at Kalinga Stadium, marking the second phase of the state’s emergency medical transport expansion. With an investment of ₹111 crore, the government plans to deploy 428 new ambulances, strengthening rapid response services across the state. Earlier, 150 ambulances were inducted in December…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a significant salary hike for contractual AYUSH doctors working under the National Health Mission (NHM), Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Tuesday. Under the revised structure, AYUSH doctors will receive monthly salary increments ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹40,000, depending on their years of service. The move is expected…
Bhubaneswar: Veteran politician and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) supremo Sharad Pawar was admitted to a private hospital in Pune on Monday following health concerns, party sources said. The 85-year-old leader was taken from Baramati to Pune city by his daughter and NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule and son-in-law Sadanand Sule. He has been…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed field teams to ensure that no garbage-vulnerable points remain in the city from February 14, ahead of the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 cleanliness survey. BMC Commissioner Chanchal Rana instructed sanitary inspectors, Swachh supervisors, and waste collection agencies to intensify cleaning operations and deploy additional manpower and vehicles wherever…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a new waste management initiative mandating four separate dustbins for households and establishments to strengthen source-level waste segregation across the city. Under the new system, residents will be required to segregate waste into four categories: Green bin: Wet/biodegradable waste Blue bin: Dry/recyclable waste Red bin: Sanitary waste,…
Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed report from the Odisha government over allegations that 34 villages in Koraput district continue to live without access to electricity, raising serious concerns about basic human rights and dignity. Taking cognisance of a complaint, the Commission noted that the affected villages are located in…