TPCODL Implements Robust Plan to Tackle Cyclone ‘Dana’, Ensures Safety and Power Supply

TPCODL Gears Up for Cyclone ‘Dana’ with Comprehensive Preparedness Plan Bhubaneswar: TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, has implemented a robust preparedness plan to minimize the potential impact of Cyclone ‘Dana’ on the power supply and ensure public safety. With a strong commitment to […]

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Promises New Industrial Era

Odisha Chief Minister Majhi Promises New Era of Industrial Development Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Saturday that his government is dedicated to ushering in a new era of industrial development in the state. Speaking at the “Investment Opportunity in Odisha” session in Mumbai, Majhi urged industrialists to consider investing in Odisha, emphasizing […]

Odisha to Seal Borders for Kharif Paddy Procurement

Odisha to Seal Borders for Kharif Paddy Procurement Next Month Bhubaneswar, October 15, 2024: The Odisha government announced on Tuesday that it will seal its borders with neighboring states when the kharif paddy procurement begins next month. The move aims to prevent the influx of paddy from other states into Odisha, ensuring that local farmers […]

Odisha Raises Gratuity Limit for Government Employees to Rs 20 Lakh

Odisha Ups Gratuity Cap for Government Employees Following Service Associations’ Demands Bhubaneswar, October 9, 2024: In a significant move benefiting state government employees, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has raised the gratuity limit under the Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) scheme from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. This enhancement, announced on Tuesday, is applicable […]

Odisha CM Backs ‘One Nation, One Election’ Proposal

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed strong support for the Union Cabinet’s recent approval of the ‘one nation, one election’ proposal. The proposal, endorsed by a panel chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, received the Union Cabinet’s nod on Wednesday, as announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. In a statement on X, […]

Odisha’s Economic Growth Due to Inclusive Policies: Naveen Patnaik

Odisha’s Economic Growth Achieved Through Inclusive Policies: Naveen Patnaik Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Minister and BJD President Naveen Patnaik credited the state’s remarkable economic progress over the last two decades to inclusive policies and prudent economic management. Speaking on Wednesday, Patnaik highlighted that Odisha’s relative per capita income surged from 55.8% in 2000-01 to 88.5% […]

Flag Controversy Disrupts Milad-un-Nabi Procession in Cuttack

Row Over ‘Palestine-Like’ Flag at Milad-un-Nabi Procession in Cuttack CUTTACK: A Milad-un-Nabi procession in Cuttack, Odisha, faced a brief disruption on Monday after a flag resembling that of Palestine was spotted. The incident occurred in the Dargah Bazar area, where a youth was seen waving the controversial flag. Authorities intervened promptly, seizing the flag and […]

Cooking Beef in Hostel Gets 7 Students Expelled

7 Engineering Students Expelled for Allegedly Cooking Beef in Odisha College Hostel Berhampur, Odisha: In a controversial move, seven students of Parala Maharaja Engineering College in Berhampur, Odisha, have been expelled from their hostel for allegedly cooking beef on the premises, a restricted activity as per college rules. The college authorities issued the expulsion order […]

PM Modi to Launch ‘Subhadra’ Yojana in Odisha

PM Modi to Launch ‘Subhadra’ Yojana and Unveil Railway, NH Projects in Odisha on September 17 Bhubaneswar, September 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a one-day visit to Odisha on September 17, during which he will launch the much-anticipated ‘Subhadra’ Yojana and lay the foundation stone for various railway and national highway projects. […]

Heavy Rainfall in Northern Odisha

Bhubaneswar, September 15, 2024: Northern Odisha districts, bordering West Bengal, experienced significant rainfall on Saturday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted further downpours in the coming days. Kusumi in Mayurbhanj district recorded the highest rainfall at 136 mm, followed by Bhogorai and Jaleswar in Balasore at 104 mm and 67 mm, respectively, in the […]