Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has highlighted the progress of the world’s largest cooperative grain storage scheme, launched to strengthen food security, improve agricultural infrastructure and meet the growing food grain requirements of both India and global markets. According to officials, the scheme has not only benefited farmers through improved storage facilities and reduced post-harvest…
Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court of India has upheld its earlier directions on stray dog management, stating that the right to life with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution includes the right of citizens to move freely in public spaces without fear of dog attacks. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath refused to recall…
Bhubaneswar: Vijay has reportedly issued strict directions that public convenience must remain the top priority during convoy movement of leaders and ministers across Tamil Nadu, with an emphasis on avoiding unnecessary road blockades and prolonged traffic stoppages. Following the Chief Minister’s instructions, authorities implemented special parallel traffic arrangements during convoy movement to ensure minimal disruption…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has established dedicated cooling stations at Kalpana Square and Fire Station Square in Bhubaneswar to provide relief to residents amid rising temperatures and ongoing heatwave conditions. The initiative aims to create accessible public comfort spaces where people can temporarily escape extreme heat and reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses. Officials…
BHUBANESWAR: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the temporary cancellation of the Puri-Rourkela Express and Rourkela-Puri Express on selected dates in May 2026 due to safety-related modernisation and maintenance work. According to railway officials, the work is being carried out in the Sambalpur–Maneswar section as part of infrastructure strengthening and operational safety improvements. As a…
BHUBANESWAR: Fuel supply has resumed across petrol pumps in Odisha, with the overall petrol and diesel situation expected to return to normal by Monday evening, according to the Utkal Petroleum Dealers Association. Officials said fuel distribution operations have restarted at outlets across the state and supply activities will continue through Sunday to stabilise availability. The…
BHUBANESWAR: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has established dedicated cooling stations at key locations in the city to provide relief to residents amid rising temperatures and prevailing heatwave conditions. According to civic officials, the cooling stations have been set up at Kalpana Square and Fire Station Square as accessible public comfort spaces aimed at reducing…
A Lady Doctor Sets an Example by Saving a Life Even After Death Bhubaneswar: In a landmark achievement for healthcare in Odisha, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully performed its first deceased donor liver transplant this April. This milestone coincides with World Liver Day, highlighting the importance of liver health and the life-saving impact of organ donation. At…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative blending public awareness, correctional education and experiential tourism, Shiv Pratap Shukla on Tuesday inaugurated the “Feel the Jail” experience centre and a new Jail Museum at Chanchalguda Central Jail. The programme, also known as “Jail Anubhavam,” allows ordinary citizens to voluntarily experience simulated prison life within a controlled and supervised…
Bhubaneswar: Petrol and diesel prices have been increased in four major metropolitan cities for the first time in nearly four years amid rising global crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and increasing fuel import costs. The latest revision also includes a ₹2 per kg increase in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices in Delhi and Mumbai. Officials…