Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at supporting farmers, the Odisha government on Monday announced an increase of ₹69 per quintal in the procurement price of paddy for the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025–26. The revised rate, which aligns with the state’s commitment to ensure better returns for cultivators, will apply to all paddy procured…
Bhubaneswar: To handle the anticipated surge of passengers during the Kartik Purnima celebrations, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced special train services between Berhampur (Brahmapur) and Puri, aimed at facilitating devotees travelling to the holy town for Boita Bandana and other rituals associated with the auspicious full moon day. According to an official release,…
Bhubaneswar: With just two days left for the curtain to rise on the historic Baliyatra, preparations are in full swing across Cuttack. The district administration is giving final touches to the arrangements to ensure that this year’s edition of the iconic fair — one of Asia’s largest open-air festivals — is more vibrant, immersive, and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced on Thursday that the State Government will roll out a week-long awareness campaign across colleges and universities to promote health, fitness, and nutrition among students while curbing substance abuse on campuses. The initiative comes in line with the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s recent directive to ensure drug-free…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre’s ambitious ‘One Nation, One Police Uniform’ initiative has entered its implementation phase, with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directing 16 states and Union Territories — including Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, and West Bengal — to submit detailed information on existing police uniforms and related allowances by November 4….
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Montha slammed into India’s east coast late Monday night, unleashing heavy rains and powerful winds across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, leaving behind a trail of destruction, one fatality, and widespread disruption. The cyclone made landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, near Kakinada in coastal Andhra, with wind speeds touching 100 km/h and gusts up…
Bhubaneswar: Television actress Mahi Vij has strongly refuted ongoing rumours about her alleged separation from husband Jay Bhanushali. The actress, visibly upset over the false reports circulating online, took to social media to slam the baseless speculation, warning that she will take legal action against those spreading misinformation about her marriage. Mahi Vij and Jay…
Bhubaneswar: A powerful new playbook for changing governments midstream is being executed by young voters across the subcontinent — and they’re doing it with metronomic regularity. However, observers caution that the trend, while energising, is far from purely democratic. Over the past decade, South Asia has witnessed a growing wave of youth-led political disruption. From…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclone Montha, brewing over the southwest Bay of Bengal, has put Odisha on high alert as the state braces for heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and potential flooding over the next two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red warning for eight southern districts, including Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Kandhamal,…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, successfully organised a Hand Fracture Fixation Workshop under the aegis of Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH) and Association of Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgeons of Odisha (APRASO). The workshop highlighted the pivotal role of plastic surgeons in the comprehensive management of hand fractures…
