Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of the most affordable states in India for hospital treatment, with patients incurring significantly lower out-of-pocket medical expenses compared to the national average, according to findings from the latest National Sample Survey (NSS). The survey, conducted under the 80th round of the National Sample Survey, covered 5,288 households across…
Bhubaneswar: A few weeks of monsoon rain can transform Odisha’s landscape, turning parched fields green and replenishing reservoirs across the state. But an important question is beginning to emerge: what happens when rivers, ponds and groundwater reserves start disappearing even before the monsoon arrives? While Odisha has recently received relief from intense summer heat, concerns…
Bhubaneswar: Raja is much more than a festival. It is a profound cultural tradition that carries a message society still struggles to embrace openly—that menstruation is natural, periods are not a taboo, and the power to create life deserves respect rather than stigma. Long before conversations about menstrual health, gender equality and bodily autonomy entered…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark initiative aimed at expanding educational opportunities and promoting social equity, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the state government will provide free education from kindergarten (KG) to postgraduate (PG) level for students from economically weaker sections. The announcement reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that financial hardship does not…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved a series of significant proposals aimed at strengthening urban infrastructure, promoting industrial growth, supporting affordable housing and improving environmental sustainability across the state. One of the key decisions is the construction of a Working Women’s Hostel at the Kalibeti Industrial Estate in Khordha. The project, estimated at Rs 210…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Young Entrepreneurs Association (OYEA), Khordha Chapter, celebrated its Foundation Day with great enthusiasm at Gita Govinda Sadan in Bhubaneswar, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, MSME stakeholders, government officials and members of the business community. The event was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Odisha’s Minister of State for MSME, Gokula Nanda Mallik….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has put in place an extensive security and crowd-management plan for the upcoming Debasnana Purnima celebrations in Puri, with 72 platoons of police personnel set to be deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the annual ritual on June 29. Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania recently reviewed the security, traffic,…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique blend of cultural celebration and economic empowerment, the Odisha Government’s Mission Shakti Department has launched ‘Pitha on Wheels’, a mobile food initiative aimed at promoting traditional Odia cuisine while creating greater market opportunities for women entrepreneurs during the Raja Festival. The initiative features specially designed vehicles that travel to different locations,…
Bhubaneswar: Three Indian seafarers have been confirmed dead following a US military strike on the Palau-flagged commercial vessel MT Settebello off the coast of Oman, prompting a strong diplomatic protest from India and renewed concerns over the safety of civilian shipping in the region. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal described the…
Bhubaneswar: The decision to remove the word “Dham” from the Jagannath project in Digha and rename it as the Digha Jagannath Cultural Centre has been welcomed by many devotees and stakeholders who had expressed concerns over preserving the unique spiritual identity of Puri. For centuries, Jagannath Temple in Puri has been revered as Jagannath Dham,…