TPCODL Launches Customer Reward Programme Initiative

TPCODL Launches Customer Reward Programme, Bringing Exclusive Benefits to Consumers Bhubaneswar, April 18, 2026: TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has launched its much-anticipated ‘Customer Reward Programme’, marking a significant milestone in strengthening customer engagement and delivering enhanced value to consumers across its service areas.Aligned with TPCODL’s core values of customer delight, trust and long-term […]

Odisha to launch SITI policy think tank

Odisha to Set Up State Policy Think Tank SITI for Strategic Governance Bhubaneswar, April 18: The Odisha government has announced the establishment of the State Institute for Transformative Initiatives (SITI), a premier policy think tank aimed at strengthening strategic governance and driving long-term development in the state. The institute will play a crucial role in […]

TPNODL Strengthens Power Network for Summer

TPNODL fortifies power network to ensure uninterrupted summer supply across Northern Odisha BALASORE, APRIL 17, 2026 : TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL) has stepped up efforts to strengthen its power distribution infrastructure, aiming to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply across Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar districts during the peak summer season. With rising temperatures […]

Women Reservation Bill Defeated in Lok Sabha

Women’s Reservation Amendment Bill Defeated in Lok Sabha; Govt Vows to Persist New Delhi, Apr 17: In a significant political development, a Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at implementing 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures ahead of the 2029 general elections was defeated in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The proposed legislation, titled the […]

Odisha Girls Ace CBSE With Perfect Scores

Odisha CM Congratulates Two Girls for Perfect CBSE Score Bhubaneswar, Apr 16: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday congratulated two girl students from the state for securing a perfect score in the CBSE Class 10 board examination, bringing pride to Odisha at the national level. The two achievers, Teenaa Rath and Alisha Biswal, […]

BJD backs Women’s Bill, seeks unity

BJD Backs Women’s Reservation Bill, Naveen Calls for Unity on Odisha’s Interests Bhubaneswar, April 17 : The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has extended its support to the Women’s Reservation Bill, with party president Naveen Patnaik reiterating the party’s long-standing commitment to women’s empowerment. In a statement issued on Friday, Patnaik said the introduction of the […]

Odisha rolls out marine spatial plan

Odisha to Implement Marine Spatial Plan for Sustainable Coastal Growth Bhubaneswar, April 16: The Odisha government has announced the rollout of a Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) aimed at strengthening the state’s blue economy while ensuring the protection of its coastal and marine ecosystems. An MoU for the initiative was signed between the State Science and […]

Slot-Based Darshan Plan Sparks Mixed Reactions

Odisha Considers Slot-Based Darshan System at Puri Jagannath Temple Amid Mixed Reactions Puri, Apr 15: The Odisha government is actively considering the introduction of a slot-based darshan system at the revered Sri Jagannath Temple to streamline the flow of devotees and ensure a smoother pilgrimage experience, particularly during peak periods. State Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan […]

CM alleges Ambedkar neglected by non-NDA

Ambedkar neglected by non-NDA governments, says Odisha CM Majhi Bhubaneswar, April 14: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday alleged that B. R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, was neglected and ignored by previous non-NDA governments. Addressing a state-level function marking Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, Majhi said that the recognition and respect […]

Shared Festivals Strengthen Unity, Says Governor

Unity in Diversity: Odisha Governor stresses shared festival spirit Bhubaneswar, April 14 : Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Tuesday underscored the importance of celebrating festivals together as a means to strengthen national unity and reflect India’s rich cultural diversity. Addressing a joint celebration at New Abhishek Hall in Lok Bhavan, the Governor marked multiple […]