Bhubaneswar: The Odisha transport department has constituted a five-member high-level committee to tighten safety norms, improve operational discipline and enhance passenger services under the state-run ‘Ama Bus’ system, officials said on Sunday. The move comes in the wake of the death of an autorickshaw driver in a recent accident involving an Ama Bus, following which…
Bhubaneswar: At least seven people lost their lives and more than 15 others were injured in a series of road accidents reported from different parts of Odisha over the weekend, officials said on Sunday. In Sambalpur district, three people were killed after the car they were travelling in crashed into a stationary truck on National…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at curbing air pollution, the Odisha government has instructed oil marketing companies not to supply petrol or diesel to vehicles that do not possess a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. State Transport Authority (STA) chairman Amitabh Thakur has written to the state heads of major oil marketing firms, including…
Baripada: A tribal man from Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, who had been missing for 11 years, was brought back to India on Sunday after authorities found him living in Bangladesh, officials said. Sudam Hembram, aged 41, was handed over to Mayurbhanj district officials at the Haridaspur check post near Petrapole in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a Rs 4,182-crore scheme titled Building and Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) to accelerate the growth of the state’s aviation sector. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Mohan Majhi on Saturday. The B-MAAN scheme aims to position Odisha as a major…
India, the land of diverse cultures, is known for its year-round celebrations of various festivals. Each culture is defined by the unique festivities they observe, and India truly stands as a land of vibrant celebrations. Festivals in India bring people from all communities together, showcasing the rich customs and cultural traditions that make each place…
Odisha has emerged as a prominent destination for sports in India, with its cities Cuttack and Bhubaneswar offering some of the best sports facilities in the country. In this article, we will take a closer look at the sports facilities available in these two cities. Barabati Stadium The Barabati Stadium is the most well-known ground…
More than 260 are killed and over 900 injured in a triple train crash in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the accident site on Saturday and then meet the injured at a hospital in Cuttack. The accident was caused due to the derailment of 10 to…
Bhubaneswar: Good news for the cities of Odisha as the state government has waived off the user fee for using public and community toilets. In case you are asked for user fee, please contact the ‘Mo Sahar Sarkar’ helpline number to lodge your complaint, the Housing and Urban Development (HUDD) department stated. In a letter…
Odisha has won World Habitat Awards 2023 for Jaga Mission, a 5T initiative of the state. According to a government release, Jaga Mission is the world’s largest land titling and slum upgrading programme which aims at empowering the lives of slum dwellers. The Government of Odisha has set itself the ambitious target of becoming the…
