Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has strengthened efforts to protect the shrine’s spiritual and cultural identity by securing intellectual property protection for three more names — ‘Shree Mandira’, ‘Ratna Bhandar’ and ‘Shree Nahar’. The applications have been accepted for publication by the Trade Marks Registry, marking the third phase of the temple’s trademark…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has launched the Odisha Yatri Safety App, described as India’s first state-owned safety application aimed at strengthening security and emergency support in urban mobility. The app has been designed to provide passengers with quick access to emergency assistance while travelling. One of its key features is the ‘Shake…
Bhubaneswar: Students living with HIV or belonging to HIV-affected families in Odisha will receive improved support for higher education through strengthened coordination between the Odisha State AIDS Control Society (OSACS) and the Higher Education Department. The issue was discussed during a meeting between OSACS Project Director Dr Akshay Kumar Satpathy and Higher Education Director Kaliprasanna…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s young swimming talent Aadvika Utkal has brought laurels to the state and the country with an outstanding performance at the 3rd Asian Open School Aquatic Championship 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The eight-year-old student of DN Wisdom Tree Global School, Bhubaneswar, represented India at the international championship held at the Assumption University Aquatic Center…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Coconut Day, the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has developed ‘Konark’, the state’s first indigenous hybrid coconut variety after nearly 18 years of research. The hybrid has been developed by crossing the Sakhigopal and Gangabondam varieties. According to OUAT, ‘Konark’ is expected to produce more than 150…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has significantly reduced penalties for violations related to Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) requirements, bringing relief to vehicle owners across the state. Under the revised penalty structure, fines will now range from ₹1,000 to ₹6,000, depending on the type of vehicle and whether the violation is a first-time or repeat offence….
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: Four-year-old Elena Mishra has created a remarkable milestone in chess by becoming the youngest female player to hold an official FIDE rating at the age of 4 years, 6 months and 16 days. Elena achieved the feat with a Blitz rating of 1432 at the Odisha State Blitz FIDE Rating Open Chess Championship 2026,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a new mechanism to ensure that court-ordered maintenance and alimony payments reach wives and children on time. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed that maintenance amounts owed by State Government employees who fail to comply with court orders will now be deducted directly from their salaries. According to…
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…