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Bhubaneswar: Central Trade Unions staged a protest Wednesday in front of the Labour Commissioner’s office, strongly opposing the Odisha government’s recent notification permitting women to work night shifts in shops and commercial establishments. In a joint statement, representatives of major unions — including INTUC, AITUC,...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha must take the lead in promoting women-led Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), said MSME, Fisheries and Animal Resources Minister Gokulananda Mallik Wednesday. He stressed that boosting women’s entrepreneurship is essential for the state’s economic growth and social progress. Speaking at a review...

Khurda: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Khurda Collector to immediately stop the unauthorised construction of a concrete jetty at Gadadwara of Chilika Lake by Vikash Eco Resort Private Limited. The environmental watchdog has also ordered the Collector to ensure the demolition of the...

Bhubaneswar: The BJP government in Odisha has issued a notification making saffron colour code mandatory for all new and old office buildings owned by the state. The notification issued by the Works department said, The government has been pleased to adopt of uniform colour code...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several other central ministers in New Delhi and discussed various state-related issues, including the Mahanadi water dispute with neighbouring Chhattisgarh. In a social media post, Majhi said, "Had a courtesy...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will set up breastfeeding centres in various public places, including railway stations and bus stands, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said here on Wednesday. We will open dedicated centres for breastfeeding in public places. In the railway stations, a lady attendant...

Bhubaneswar: A man Wednesday alleged he was subjected to third-degree torture at Biridi police station in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district, prompting the authorities to order an investigation. The man was identified as Partha Sarathi Das, a resident of the Balia area. Speaking to reporters, Sarathi said...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Wednesday made it mandatory for all shops and commercial establishments in urban areas to prominently display signboards in the Odia language. The direction was issued by Housing & Urban Development Department Principal Secretary Usha Padhee for businesses under the jurisdiction of municipal...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday met Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi, urging the Centre to enhance the rice procurement target from the state for the upcoming Kharif season. In a post on social...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Congress Wednesday announced a series of demonstrations it will hold in various districts to protest the rise in crimes against women. The 'Nari Naya Yatra' will begin August 8 and continue till August 14, state Congress president Bhakta Charan Das said. Congress members...