Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Ex-CM Naveen Patnaik's BJD government spent ₹1,206 crore on jute bags and financial aid for Public Distribution System (PDS) beneficiaries before the 2024 General Elections, revealed Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant milestone, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singhdeo flagged off Odisha's first-ever export consignment of dragon fruit to Dubai from Biju Patnaik International Airport on Wednesday. The fruit, cultivated by Singhdeo…

Bhubaneswar: A central team is set to visit Odisha tomorrow to assess the bird flu outbreak affecting the state. The team will focus on Pipili in Puri district, a major hotspot, and consult with health officials, according to Odisha Health…

Balasore: A woman in Odisha's Balasore district reportedly died by suicide on Tuesday, barely two months after her marriage, due to alleged dowry harassment. The deceased, identified as Laxmipriya Sethi from Serpur village under Khaira…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards empowering Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), Odisha has granted habitat rights to the Saora tribals of Gajapati district. The Saoras, known for their sustainable living and rich…

Koraput: In a remarkable display of perseverance, Ishak, a Gadaba tribal student from the Lamptaput area in Koraput district, has cracked the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), turning his dream of becoming a doctor into…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards empowering tribal communities in the state, the Odisha government is set to implement the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996 soon. Panchayatiraj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik…

Berhampur: The death toll in the Chikiti hooch tragedy has climbed to five after another critically ill villager breathed his last at MKCG Hospital today. The latest victim has been identified as Pradeep Behera from Jenapur village.…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has launched a dedicated web portal for the implementation of the Subhadra Yojana, a scheme aimed at empowering women in the state. Deputy Chief Minister and Women & Child Development Minister Pravati…

Bhubaneswar: In response to recent unrest in Bangladesh, the Odisha government has instructed district authorities to identify potential infiltrators from the neighbouring country, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the state…