CM On Swift Resolution Of Grievances
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today held the 11th edition of the ‘People’s Chief Minister’ public grievance hearing program at the new Grievance Redressal Centre here reaffirming his government’s commitment to addressing the concerns of the citizens. A significant number of people turned up, with 1,000 complainants having registered their names online to voice their issues. The Chief Minister,...
Nuke Power For Development
Bhubaneswar: Eminent nuclear scientist Dr. A.K. Tyagi emphasized the crucial role of harnessing nuclear science in all possible ways for India's sustainable development and to meet future energy demands. Speaking at a lecture organized by the Odisha chapter of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Dr. Tyagi highlighted nuclear energy's...
ICG Cares Olive Ridley Turtles
Bhubaneswar: In a heartwarming victory for marine conservation, the Indian Coast Guard's (ICG) dedicated annual mission, 'Operation Olivia,' has yielded spectacular results this year. A staggering 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley sea turtles were recorded nesting at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha during February 2025, marking an unprecedented surge in the population of this vulnerable species at this crucial...
Minister Unveils eCivil List
New Delhi: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO, Atomic Energy, Space, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, today unveiled the electronic Civil List 2025, a comprehensive digital compendium of serving Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers nationwide. This 70th edition of the Civil List marks its fifth iteration in a fully...
STF To Identify Infiltrators
Bhuabneswar: To crack down on Bangladeshi nationals illegally residing in Odisha, the State Government has initiated measures to identify such infiltrators and their departure to their home country. The Government has entrusted the Special Task Force (STF) of the Crime Branch to carry out the identification process. Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan today informed the media that under no circumstances will non-citizens be...
Singh Deo Care For Labor
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has embarked on a visit to Thimphu, Bhutan, to represent India at the South Asia Labor Mobility Conference. The two-day international conference, organized by the World Bank, is scheduled to take place on May 20th and 21st. Shri Singh Deo, who also holds the portfolios of Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment...
PM Call On Polavaram
Bhubaneswar: All eyes are set on the crucial meeting scheduled for May 28, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage with the Chief Ministers of four states, including Odisha, to discuss the contentious Polavaram project. This marks the Prime Minister's first direct interaction with the Chief Ministers of the stakeholder states regarding the national project being constructed in Andhra...
Sambalpur’s Rising Mercury
Sambalpur: Sambalpur, a major city in Western Odisha, has long been known for its hot summers, but a closer look at temperature trends over the past decade reveals some concerning patterns. While historical data shows high temperatures have been typical, there are indications that the intensity, frequency, and duration of heatwaves may be on the rise, impacting the lives of...
IMD Issues ‘Black Storm’ Alert
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is currently under the grip of a significant heatwave, characterized by elevated temperatures across various regions. This prolonged period of high temperatures has been causing discomfort and posing potential health risks to the population. In a welcome development, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting the arrival of Kalbaishakhi rains today, May 19th, 2025. Kalbaishakhi,...
Veterans Absence Raises Eyebrows
Bhubaneswar: The political landscape in Odisha is currently witnessing significant shifts, particularly within the Odisha Unit of Indian National Congress (INC), and this is causing political analysts to pay close attention. The absence of veteran leaders like Narasingha Mishra, Niranjan Patnaik, Jayadev Jena, Panchanan Kanungo, and others, including figures associated with the "Young Turks" like Navajyoti Patnaik and Manas Choudhury,...