Orphan’s Remarkable Journey: Sheikh Karim Secures Job in Japan Thanks to Skill Development Program

Bhubaneswar, July 24, 2024: Sheikh Karim (24), a determined young orphan from theJeevan Jyoti Ashram here, has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing a job in Japan.Karim’s journey from hardship to success is a testament to his resilience and thetransformative power of skill development programs by the District Mineral Foundation(DMF), Angul. Before starting his new […]

Beware of Fraudulent SMS: TPCODL Alerts Customers to Avoid Disconnection Scams

Bhubaneswar, July 24, 2024: TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, always prioritizes customer safety and security. Recently, customers have been receiving unauthorized messages on their mobile phones, threatening disconnection due to non-payment and prompting them to contact random mobile numbers. These messages are being […]

Odisha Enforces Fire Safety Norms for School Buses

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has directed regional transport officers (RTOs) to enforce stringent fire safety measures for school buses. Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur issued a circular on Sunday outlining the new regulations, which aim to enhance student safety. The circular mandates that all school buses must be equipped with advanced fire safety systems, including a […]

Odisha CM Confirms Biju Patnaik Sports Award Name to Stay

Odisha CM Confirms Biju Patnaik Sports Award Will Not Be Renamed BHUBANESWAR: In response to criticism from the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Sunday that the state government’s Biju Patnaik Sports Award will retain its original name. The controversy began on Friday when the Sports and Youth […]

Pitambar Acharya Appointed New Advocate General of Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Senior advocate Pitambar Acharya has been appointed as the new Advocate General of Odisha, effective immediately. The announcement was made on Friday by the Governor of Odisha in accordance with Clause (1) of Article 165 of the Indian Constitution. Acharya, renowned for his role in advocating for the reopening of the Ratna Bhandar of […]

BJP to Decide Odisha CM After Modi’s Oath; Party Chief Signals Imminent Announcement

BHUBANESWAR: Following Narendra Modi’s imminent oath-taking as India’s Prime Minister for a third term on Sunday, the BJP’s parliamentary party is poised to select the Chief Minister of Odisha, according to statements from party leader Manmohan Samal in Bhubaneswar. Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal, returning from New Delhi on Saturday, hinted at an upcoming decision, […]

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Covert Alliance: BJD and BJP Together, Serving the Select Few in Odisha

In a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that their respective administrations serve the interests of the wealthy elite rather than the common people. Speaking at an election rally in Cuttack’s Salepur, Gandhi criticized Modi for running a government that caters to billionaires […]

12 Royal Candidates Vie for Votes in Odisha’s Lok Sabha and Assembly Elections

In an intriguing turn of events, twelve members from various royal families in Odisha are stepping into the political arena, contesting both Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state. With elections scheduled from May 13 to June 1, Odisha’s political landscape is witnessing a unique blend of tradition and modern democracy. The ruling Biju […]

Survey Commences for First Phase of Bhubaneswar Metro Project

The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) has initiated the survey for the first phase of the metro construction project in Odisha’s capital. The survey, conducted from Vani Vihar to Sishu Bhawan Square, saw collaboration between various authorities including BMRC, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), and Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), among others. The survey, conducted amidst the […]