Bhubaneswar, 2nd Sept 2025: Now you can book bus tickets directly on WhatsApp. The AMA Bus ticket booking system is being introduced on WhatsApp by Odisha’s Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT). On the occasion of Local Self-Governance Day, the Chief Minister will officially launch this service today. Passengers booking tickets via WhatsApp and Ama Bus may receive travel concessions. Travelers commuting between Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri on Ama…
CRCC Organizes Training for Teachers on ‘New India Literacy Program’
Papadahandi, 2nd Sept 2025: A training program under the New India Literacy Program was conducted at the Semala Cluster Resource Center in Papadahandi Block, under the guidance of CRCC Babulal Sagar. The training involved participation from headmasters of various schools. During the session, CRCC Sagar emphasized the social responsibility of teachers in educating people between the ages of 15 to 35, by surveying and identifying them,…
Four Multipurpose Buildings Inaugurated in Malkangiri on Self-Governance Day
Malkangiri, 2nd Sept 2025: On the occasion of Self-Governance Day, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated multiple infrastructure projects in the Malkangiri Sadar Subdivision, including multipurpose halls and a town hall. The virtual inauguration was conducted from the Rail Auditorium in Bhubaneswar during a state-level event organized by the Housing and Urban Development Department. Through the virtual platform, the Chief Minister inaugurated three multipurpose…
Block Chairperson Steps In to Ensure Shelter for Parentless Siblings
Malkangiri,2nd Sept 2025: Kumari Hantal from Papermetla village, located in the Swabhiman area under Chitrakonda Block, lost both her parents at just 12 years old. At such a young age, she took on the responsibility of raising her three younger sisters and one brother. Despite her age, she worked hard to provide food and care for her siblings. A few days ago, their heartbreaking story was…
CM Majhi Announces 16 New NACs, 7 Municipalities on Local Self-Governance Day
Bhubaneswar:1st Sept 2025: On the occasion of Local Self-Governance Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced 16 new NACs (Notified Area Councils) and 7 New Municipalities . 16 New NACs Announced: Loisingha in Balangir district Sohela in Bargarh district Badamba, Narsinghpur, and Salepur in Cuttack district Gandia in Dhenkanal district Jagannathprasad and Patrapur in Ganjam district Jaipatna and Narla in Kalahandi district Tangi in Khordha…
Home Tuition Costs 15 Times More Than Government Schooling
Bhubaneswar, 1st Sept 2025: According to an education report released in Bhubaneswar, the average cost per student for education in government schools is ₹2,098, whereas it reaches ₹31,391 in aided home tuition schools and ₹40,452 in unaided home tuition schools. This means parents bear an economic burden about 15 times higher for educating their children in home tuition schools compared to government schools. This increase is…
Dharmendra Proposes GI Tag Status for Sarasatia
Sambalpur ,1st Sept 2025: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that a proposal will be submitted to grant Geographical Indication (GI) tag to the traditional Odia delicacy Sarasatia Pitha. During his visit to enjoy Sarasatia — a unique dish from Western Odisha — locals placed a formal request to initiate the GI tagging process. Recognizing its cultural and culinary significance, especially during the Nuakhai festival,…
Drones to Keep Vigil Over Festival Crowds This Year
Bhubaneswar, 1st Sept 2025: This year, CCTV cameras and drones will keep a close watch on Durga Puja celebrations across Odisha. Police Director General (DGP) Y.B. Khurania has stated that comprehensive security measures are being taken ahead of the festival. Strict action will be taken against anyone collecting forcible donations in the name of Puja. The DGP emphasized that no tolerance will be shown toward forced or aggressive fundraising…
Bull Rescued from 60-Foot Water Tank Using Chain-Pulling Machine
Tihidi,1st Sept 2025: In an unusual and dramatic incident, a bull climbed atop a 60-foot high water tank but was unable to come down on its own. Fire personnel initially struggled to bring it down safely. Eventually, a chain-pulling machine was used to rescue the animal. This bizarre event took place on Thursday in Talabandh village, under Saya Panchayat in the Tihidi block of Bhadrak…
Traditional Karate Academy Achieves Remarkable Success
Chatia, 1st Sept 2025: The 19th State Satolan Karate Championship was held over two days on the 23rd and 24th at the Biju Patnaik Indoor Sports Complex in Balasore. Participants from the Traditional Karate Academy located in Chatia (Jajpur) and Tangi (Cuttack) achieved remarkable success in the event. From the academy, 1 participant represented Cuttack, and 17 participants represented Jajpur. Together, they won a total of…