Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out at the Unit-I Haat, the largest daily market in Odisha’s capital city, on Wednesday, destroying around 30 shops and causing property damage worth several crores of rupees, officials said. According to fire department sources, the blaze started early in the morning and quickly spread through a section of the…
Bhubaneswar: A fresh low-pressure system is likely to form over the southern Bay of Bengal around October 24–25, further intensifying an already active weather pattern over the region, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD reported that a well-marked low-pressure area currently lies over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is moving west-northwestward….
Bhubaneswar: An upcoming Bollywood film, The Taj Story, starring Paresh Rawal, is placing one of India’s most celebrated monuments—the Taj Mahal—back in the spotlight by questioning its origin. The film poses the provocative question: Was the Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum, or does it have earlier roots as a Hindu temple?…
Focus on providing in-travel medical facilities THCs can be initiated in various medical institutions AIIMS Bhubaneswar to serve as the central hub, providing guidance, training, and support Representatives from different Ministries, 16 AIIMS, State Medical Colleges, participated Bhubaneswa: AIIMS Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family…
Bhubaneswar: Gold and silver prices are witnessing a sharp rise in Odisha as the wedding and festive season approaches, driven by strong market demand. Analysts predict that the upward trend is likely to continue in the coming days. Currently, the price of 22-carat gold has crossed Rs 1,20,000 per 10 grams, reflecting sustained buying by…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on Dhanteras 2025, praying for happiness, prosperity, and good health for all citizens. Taking to social media platform X, Modi said, “Heartfelt Dhanteras greetings to all my family members in the country. On this sacred occasion, I pray for everyone’s happiness, prosperity,…
Bhubaneswar: In a welcome move for nature lovers and the tourism industry, the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district has reopened earlier than usual this year. The decision comes after favorable weather conditions and completion of road restoration work inside the reserve following the monsoon season. The Similipal Tiger Reserve, one of India’s…
Bhubaneswar: Government schools across Odisha are witnessing a gradual decline in student enrolment over the past few years, as more parents—both in rural and urban areas—are choosing private schools for their children’s education. According to data from the School and Mass Education Department, the state has seen a steady fall in the number of students…
Bhubaneswar, Oct 15: Ration card holders in Odisha who have not completed their e-KYC verification will stop receiving rice under the Public Distribution System (PDS) from next month, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced on Tuesday. The decision follows the Central Government’s discontinuation of the e-KYC process, which was mandatory for…
Bhubaneswar, Oct 13: In a significant move toward women empowerment, the Odisha government has announced plans to launch the ‘Mahila Su Vahak’ scheme, aimed at encouraging women to take up driving and related professions in the transport sector. The initiative, part of the state’s broader vision for inclusive development, seeks to train, certify, and financially…
