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Bhubaneswar: The National Commission for Women (NCW) Wednesday underscored the need for proper training for committee members for effective enforcement and capacity-building initiatives to prevent sexual harassment of women at workplace. NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said this while reviewing the implementation of the 'Prevention of...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday inaugurated the 'Digital House' under the e-Vidhan Application, transforming the Odisha Assembly into a paperless institution where members will now use tablets to access documents and other information during proceedings. Majhi inaugurated the facility in the presence of...

Cuttack: The East Coast Railway has decided to divert three long-distance trains for one month in view of the construction of an air concourse at Cuttack Railway Station and other safety-related modernisation works at the railway station, an official said Wednesday. The temporarily diverted trains...

Bhubaneswar: An all-party meeting was held in Bhubaneswar Wednesday ahead of the budget session which is scheduled to commence Thursday. Leaders from different political parties attended the all-party meeting held under the chairmanship of Speaker Surama Padhy at her Chamber in Odisha Assembly here Wednesday....

  Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Wednesday increased the monthly remuneration of junior teachers working in the state's elementary schools under the ‘Samagra Sikshya' programme. According to a resolution issued by the school and mass education department, the monthly remuneration of junior teachers (under various schemes)...

Bengaluru/Cuttack: Odia rapper Abhinav Singh, popularly known as 'Juggernaut', was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bengaluru. While the exact cause of death has not yet been established, initial reports suggested that it might be a possible suicide. Bengaluru police have launched an investigation to...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cure International India Trust to implement a state-wide Clubfoot Management Programme. The agreement aims to provide free treatment for clubfoot, a congenital condition that affects newborn babies, ensuring immediate at the same time...

Bhubaneswar: England men’s hockey team touched down in Bhubaneswar, Wednesday ahead of their participation in the India leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25. The upcoming matches, which will be held at the iconic Kalinga Hockey Stadium, promise to showcase top-tier international hockey, with...

Bhubaneswar: The Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) department has stepped up efforts to enhance the state’s telemedicine network, ensuring better healthcare access for rural and remote areas. A high-level review meeting was held at the department’s conference hall Tuesday, chaired by Commissioner-cum-Secretary Aswathy S. The...

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to reduce road accidents and fatalities, the Odisha government is ramping up its road safety initiatives. A high-level review meeting was held Tuesday, chaired by Commerce and Transport department principal secretary Usha Padhee. During the review, Padhee reaffirmed the state’s commitment...