Bhubaneswar: Although there is a provision to provide 56 citizen-centric services through mandatory online platforms, Odisha currently offers only 25 of these services, resulting in a saturation level of just 44.14% in this category. In contrast, states like Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka have integrated all 56 services into their mandatory e-service systems. However, when it…
Odisha Cricket Association Moves to Online Ticket Booking System
Bhubaneswar, OCA (Odisha Cricket Association) shifts focus from offline to online ticket booking. The India vs South Africa T20 match will be held at Barabati Stadium on December 9. The Odisha Cricket Association has begun preparations for the match. Like other states, OCA also plans to sell tickets online. A decision regarding ticket sales will be made based on the opinion of all committee members. After the finalization of the sports…
Villagers Urge Panchayat Camps Amid Rush to Update Ration Cards
Baipariguda: There is chaos and confusion among beneficiaries trying to add new names to their ration cards. In light of this, villagers have submitted a memorandum to the Supply Department, demanding that camps be organized at the panchayat level. The villagers handed over the memorandum to the Supply Department officer at the Baipariguda Block Office premises. According to the memorandum, people from 20 panchayats under…
Health Dept. Issues Statewide Alert Amid Diarrhea Outbreak Fears
Bhubaneswar: After the spread of diarrhea in five districts, the State Health Department has issued an alert to all districts. The Health Secretary has directed all districts to take precautionary measures. Health Secretary Shalini Pandit stated that steps are being taken to clean and disinfect water sources. Hospitals have also been instructed to stay prepared. By 10 AM today, 10 new diarrhea cases were reported…
Ambulance Services Now Available Through Online Booking
Bhubaneswar, Common people will be able to book ambulances online, making the process easier and more accessible. This information was shared by Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, who stated that the process will begin very soon. The ambulance service will be integrated with the ‘Odisha Yatra’ mobile app, allowing seamless access. The Transport Department will be responsible for overseeing the service, and it will be operated with technical support…
OTET Rush: 75,000 Teachers Submit Qualification Proof for Promotion
Cuttack: The Department of Mass Education has made it mandatory for all teachers appointed before 2011 in the primary education system to possess a valid OTET (Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test) certificate to be eligible for promotion. Following this directive, thousands of senior teachers have been compelled to apply for OTET. As per available data, a total of 75,403 in-service teachers have applied for the upcoming…
Meeting Held in Nishchintakoili to Prevent Possible Diarrhea Outbreak
Nishchintakoili: A meeting was held at the Nishchintakoili Group Health Center to discuss preventive measures against a possible outbreak of diarrhea. The meeting was chaired by in-charge doctor Dr. Amit Kumar Jena. Local MLA Sharada Prasad Pradhan attended the meeting and emphasized the need to protect public health and the environment, ensure the supply of clean drinking water, and take steps to disinfect tube wells,…
Nabarangpur Hosts Awareness Rally Against Child Labour
Nabarangpur : As part of a 15-day awareness campaign to eliminate child labour from all forms of occupation and work, a child labour eradication awareness rally was held today in Nabarangpur. The rally was flagged off by Additional District Magistrate (Revenue), Bishwajit Nanda Barman. The rally began from Ambedkar Square in Nabarangpur and proceeded to Chaunriyaguda Square. Through slogans, posters, and awareness leaflets, the rally…
Hotel Sealed in Nabarangpur After Surprise Food Safety Inspection
Nabarangpur: In light of the rising concerns over a potential diarrhea outbreak in the state, the district administration has taken prompt action. A team from the Food Safety Department, under the leadership of District Public Health Officer Dr. Nava Kishore Behera, carried out raids at various hotels across the city. During the inspections, food quality and hygiene standards were checked. At six major hotels, adulterated,…
Gratuity Now Included in Unified Pension Scheme for Employees
New Delhi Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has announced that all central government employees under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) will now be eligible for retirement benefits and death gratuity, similar to those under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). The gratuity benefits from the OPS have been incorporated into the UPS. This change comes after long-standing demands by employees for inclusion of such benefits. Minister…