Koraput:17th Sept 2025: In a tragic incident, Surjyakant Nayak, a dedicated soldier of the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) of Odisha Police, passed away due to a heart attack while serving in Koraput. Nayak, known for his commitment and discipline, had been an active member of the battalion for several years, contributing significantly to local law enforcement and public safety. Colleagues and senior officers expressed deep…
Amul GOLD Announces Reduction in Milk Prices
Bhubaneswar, 17th Sept 2025: The price of milk used in every household will decrease, as per a decision taken in the GST Council meeting. Packaged milk will be exempted from 5Percent GST. Once this decision comes into effect, the prices of milk from Amul and Mother Dairy will reduce. The price of milk is expected to drop byRs3 to Rs4 per liter. This new price will be effective…
Government Grants Approval for New Bhubaneswar Development
Bhubaneswar, 17th Sept 2025: In the 26th Cabinet meeting of the state government, five proposals from five departments were approved. The ‘New City Development’ plan was approved to create a modern and inclusive urban center. The New Bhubaneswar project will be developed in the areas of Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur. The project will be implemented over approximately 800 acres of land. It will be developed as a multi-economic growth zone…
Deputy CM Pravati Parida Explains Who Is Excluded from Subhadra Yojana
Bhubaneswar:17th Sept 2025: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida has revealed key information regarding the beneficiaries who were excluded from the “Subhadra Yojana” — the flagship cash assistance scheme recently launched by the Odisha government. As per data from the Health Department, beneficiaries have been excluded on several grounds: 15,984 beneficiaries were removed from the list as they were found to be deceased. 1,805 individuals, who…
Tata Power Introduces Multiple Customer Touchpoints Across Odisha
Bhubaneswar,17th Sept 2025: Electricity in Odisha is no longer just a utility – it has transformed into a customer-centric service experience. Under the leadership of Tata Power, Odisha’s discoms — TPCODL, TPSODL, TPNODL, and TPWODL — have revolutionized customer service in the power distribution sector. These discoms, which serve nearly 10 million consumers across the state, are now recognized for building one of the most…
Bapuji Senior Citizens’ Forum Holds Identity Card Distribution Ceremony
Rasulpur, 17th Sept 2025: An Identity Card Distribution Ceremony was held by the Bapuji Senior Citizens’ Forum on Tuesday at the Rasulpur Block Conference Hall, under the chairmanship of Forum President Jaladhara Sahu. The event was inaugurated by Jajpur Additional Superintendent of Police, Sita Kantha Kanungo. Block Development Officer (BDO) Satyananda Dash graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Rashmiranjan Pashayat, in-charge of Madhuban…
Odisha Aims for 70Percent Electric Vehicle Adoption by 2036
Bhubaneswar ,17th Sept 2025: The Odisha Transport Department has issued a draft of the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy 2025, aiming to drastically increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the state over the coming years. Key Targets: 50Percent EV adoption across all vehicle types by 2030 70PercentEV adoption by 2036 80Percent EV adoption by 2047 Incentives for EV Buyers: Government to offer incentives ranging…
Odisha’s New Recruitment Policy: Exam Fee Compulsory Even for Absentees
Bhubaneswar, 17th Sept 2025: Odisha Approves Revised Rules on Exam Fee Payment and Refund In a move aimed at reducing the number of non-serious candidates applying for government jobs, the Odisha government has revised its exam fee policy for recruitment examinations. The 2022 exemption rule for exam fees has been cancelled. From now on, only SC/ST and persons with disabilities (PwD) will continue to receive exemption…
No Longer on the Plate: Dhamra Hilsa Becomes a Dream Bhadrak
Bhadrak,17th Sept 2025: There was a time when Dhamra and Chandbali ghats in Bhadrak district were renowned for their abundance of Hilsa fish (Ilishi). However, due to the effects of climate change, Hilsa is no longer being caught as frequently as before. Once available at a nominal price at these ghats, Hilsa now costs up to ₹3,000 per kg, making it a luxury item no…
Preparatory Meeting for Dussehra Festival Held at Mahanti Sahi, Kotpad
Kotpad ,17th Sept 2025: Ahead of this year’s Sharadiya Dussehra festival, a preparatory meeting was held at Mahanti Sahi, Kotpad, under the chairmanship of Siddharth Tripathy. In today’s meeting, all committee members and respected residents of Mahanti Sahi were present. With unanimous consent, Siddharth Tripathy was selected as both the President and Secretary for this year’s Dussehra celebrations. The discussion focused on how to celebrate…