Sub-jr Women’s National Hockey: Odisha, MP, UP, Jharkhand reach win, reach semis
Ranchi, April 9 (IANS) Teams from Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand won in the quarterfinals of Division ‘A’ of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh International Astro-turf Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on Thursday. In quarterfinal 1, Hockey Association of Odisha enjoyed a commanding […]
Rs 1,560 crore released to 5 states under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Funds totalling Rs 1,561.53 crore have been released to five states under the new Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 after Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil released its operational guidelines earlier this month, an official said on Tuesday. Uttar Pradesh has been released Rs 792.93 crore, Chhattisgarh Rs 536.53 crore, […]
Odisha CM orders round-the-clock checks to curb hoarding, black marketing
Bhubaneswar, March 30 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday directed district collectors across Odisha to keep enforcement squads on a 24-hour action mode and regularly monitor market conditions to curb black marketing, illegal hoarding, and price rise. In view of the prevailing situation in West Asia, CM Majhi also reviewed the supply of […]
CM Mohan Majhi directs action to ensure safe return of stranded Odia citizens in Middle East
Bhubaneswar, March 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep concern over reports that several Odia people are stranded in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict and crisis in the region. Emphasising the safe return of Odia residents, the Chief Minister has directed Chief Secretary Anu Garg to closely monitor […]
Bharat Bandh evokes mixed response in Odisha; industrial belts affected
Bhubaneswar, Feb 12 (IANS) The nationwide strike call given by the Central Trade Unions on Thursday evoked a mixed response in Odisha, disrupting normal life in several places, particularly in the state’s industrial areas. Members of various trade unions resorted to picketing at markets, bus stops and railway stations in different parts of the state […]
President Murmu to embark on 6-day visit to Odisha, Chhattisgarh
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a six-day visit to Odisha and Chhattisgarh from February 2 to 7, 2026, focusing on education, tribal welfare, cultural promotion, and developmental initiatives in tribal-dominated regions, a press communique has said. The President is scheduled to arrive in Bhubaneswar on the evening of February 2, […]
Celebrate special occasions by sharing fruits with Anganwadi children: Odisha Dy CM
Bhubaneswar, Jan 27 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday appealed to citizens to mark special occasions in their lives by sharing fruits with Anganwadi children in their localities to help eliminate malnutrition in the state. She appealed to a special programme held at the State Institute for Women & Children (SIWC) in Bhubaneswar. […]
MP, AP, Karnataka, and Odisha reach semis at Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026
Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (IANS) Defending champions Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and hosts Odisha made it to the semifinals of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 with commanding performances in the quarterfinals on Day 5 of the elite competition. With Tuesday’s matches, the tournament entered the decisive knockout phase, paving the way […]
Odisha to host 3-day MPSO-2026 conclave in Bhubaneswar from Jan 21
Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (IANS) The Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will host a grand three-day Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha (MPSO-2026) conclave in Bhubaneswar beginning from January 21 onwards, with the objective of strengthening rural livelihoods by bringing prosperity to the farming community across the state. While briefing mediapersons here on Monday, Odisha’s […]
Dharmendra Pradhan offers key suggestions to strengthen education in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday suggested a four-point key action plan to strengthen the education system in Odisha. Pradhan offered the suggestions during a high-level review meeting held here in Bhubaneswar on curriculum reform and textbook development in Odisha. The meeting focused on the implementation of the National Education […]
