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Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has opened the registration window to apply for the Subhadra Yojana from today that is April 1, 2026. With the approval of the government, new applications will be accepted through the 'Subhadra Portal' for one month from 01 April 2026 to 30 April 2026. Females aged between 21 years and 60 years as on 01.04.2026 can apply for the Subhadra Yojana. Note that the applicants who have already registered and received the benefits under the yojana cannot reapply. The women who have not applied earlier under the scheme are eligible to apply for the Subhadra Yojana this time. Moreover, they must be residents of Odisha. Applicants can apply through both offline and online mode. To apply offline, the applicant need to visit the Common Service Centres (CSC), Ama Seva Kendras (ASK), Anganwadi Centres, and CDPO Offices. Meanwhile, to apply online, you need to visit the official Subhadra Portal or nearby CSC/ASK centre. Things to take note of: Applicants should carefully follow the guidelines to ensure that their applications are not rejected. You can check more details on how to apply for the Subhadra Yojana in the article below:
Keonjhar: Odia teachers working to preserve the language in remote areas of neighbouring Jharkhand continue without salaries, allegedly due to apathy by the Odisha government. With the Jharkhand government not recruiting Odia teachers, many are engaged through Utkal Sammilani and receive a monthly honorarium of Rs 3,000, or Rs 30,000 rupees annually. Educational inspectors are paid Rs 5,000 per month. Teachers say it is difficult to survive on such meager pay, but they continue their efforts to protect the Odia language and culture. They said their contributions in preserving Odia language an ...Read More >
The Odisha government has formed a high-level ministerial committee, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, to ensure the smooth execution of the Rath Yatra in Puri on June 27. The committee will oversee all arrangements for the festival, expected to draw around 1.5 million attendees. Preparations are also underway for the Snan Yatra on June 11.The Odisha government has constituted a high-level ministerial committee to ensure the smooth conduct of the upcoming Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannat ...Read More >
Puri: At least three persons, including two women, were killed and around 50 others injured in a stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple during Odisha's Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra on Sunday morning, June 29, officials said. The incident took place around 4 am when hundreds of devotees gathered near the temple to witness Rath Yatra festivities, Puri District Collector Siddharth S Swain said. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital, and the condition of six people is critical, he said. "Out of the 50 injured, six people are still unconscious and their condition is very serious," an off ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 13 (PTI) The Odisha government has started working on securing copyright for the rituals of Lord Jagannath temple in Puri to protect its traditional cultural expressions, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, the titular king of the pilgrim town, said. The statement came amid resentments among the devotees of Lord Jagannath over the untimely celebration of Lord Jagannath's rituals by the ISKCON abroad and the West Bengal government's declaration of a temple in Digha as "Jagannath Dham". These are "gross violations" of sacred scriptures and ancient tradition, the Gajapati Mahara ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday conveyed deepest gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his heartfelt wishes on the occasion of Utkal Divas. Reacting to the letter by PM Modi, CM Majhi said, "On this auspicious occasion of Utkal Divas, I extend my deepest gratitude to you on behalf of the people of Odisha for your heartfelt wishes and your eloquent recognition of our state's glorious history and civilization heritage. Your words have resonated deeply with every Odia heart." The Chief Minister further added that PM Modi's endu ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha is set to roll out the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for its proposed Kanya Sumangala Yojana, with detailed guidelines expected shortly, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said on Thursday. The scheme, announced in the state budget by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, is in the final stages of formulation, with the government preparing to release its implementation framework, eligibility criteria and fund disbursement structure. Addressing the media ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27: Lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad have gathered in the holy town of Puri, full of colourful surroundings, for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, which began on Friday. The festival, one of the most important events in the Hindu calendar, is being held with great grandeur and tight security arrangements. Extending his greetings on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter): in Hindi ,"On the sacred occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra, my best wishes to all fellow citizens. May this divine festival of faith and devotion bri ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 28 (ANI): Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani, along with his family, took part in the annual Rath Yatra celebrations of Lord Jagannath in Puri on Saturday and also offered 'Prasad Seva' to devotees. Accompanied by his wife Priti Adani and son Karan Adani, the industrialist participated in the rituals associated with the procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra. Also Read | Christy Martin Biopic: Sydney Sweeney Says She 'Didn't Care' About Getting Hurt While Filming Fight Scenes With Co-Star Katy O'Brian. "I have got everything from Lo ...Read More >
A tragic stampede occurred at the Gundicha Temple in Puri. Three devotees lost their lives early Sunday morning. The incident took place amidst a large gathering. Devotees had assembled to view the deities. Eyewitnesses reported vehicles triggered the panic. Police response is under scrutiny. Authorities have suspended officials and announced compensation. An investigation into the incident is underway. Three devotees lost their lives early Sunday morning in a stampede outside the Gundicha Temple ...Read More >
Puri, Jun 29 (PTI) Three persons, including two women, were killed and over 50 others injured in a stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple in Odisha's Puri early Sunday during a ceremony related to the ongoing Rath Yatra festivities, officials said. The incident took place around 4.20 am when thousands of devotees had gathered near the chariots parked in front of the temple, they said. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital where the condition of six people is stated to be critical. The Gundicha Temple, located around 3km from the 12th century shrine, is the aunt's house of Lord Jag ...Read More >
Puri, Jul 7 (PTI) Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri on Monday announced that the ASI has completed repair of the 12th century shrine's 'Ratna Bhandar' (treasury) and inventory-related work will begin after approval of the state government. This was announced in a joint press briefing by SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee and Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) Superintending Archaeologist, D B Garnayak here. ASI is the custodian of the 65-metre-tall imposing temple in the seaside town. "By the infinite grace of the Lord, the conservation and renovation work of th ...Read More >
Mumbai: Uddhav and Raj Thackeray, once distant cousins, are coming together to challenge the Maharashtra government's choice to implement Hindi as a compulsory language for Classes 1 to 5 according to the National Education Policy (NEP). They perceive this action as an infringement on local identity and language variety. Uddhav's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) are set to conduct a unified protest march on July 5, representing their first joint endeavour in twenty years. Sanjay Raut, spokesperson for Shiv Sena (UBT), affirmed the collective position through a post o ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jun 7 (PTI) The Odisha government has constituted a high-level ministerial committee to ensure the smooth conduct of the upcoming Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri on June 27. The high-level ministerial committee will be headed by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida as chairperson, according to a notification issued by the Law Department on Friday. Law, Works and Excise minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, Health minister Mukesh Mahaling, Housing and Urban Development minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and Commerce and Transport minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena are the other membe ...Read More >
PURI: Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani, along with his family, took part in the annual Rath Yatra celebrations of Lord Jagannath in Puri on Saturday and also offered 'Prasad Seva' to devotees. Accompanied by his wife Priti Adani and son Karan Adani, the industrialist participated in the rituals associated with the procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra. "I have got everything from Lord Jagannath ji, I had nothing, and by the grace of the people, by the blessings of God, today I have everything. And for the bright future of our country and for the development ...Read More >
Puri: Atleast three persons, including two women, were killed and around 50 others injured in a stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple in Odisha's Puri on Sunday during a ceremony related to the ongoing Rath Yatra festivities, officials said. The incident took place around 4.20 am when thousands of devotees had gathered near the chariots parked in front of the temple, they said. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital, and the condition of six people is stated to be critical. The Gundicha Temple, located around 3km from the 12th century shrine, is the aunt's house of Lord Jagannath ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the first anniversary of Subhadra Yojana, the Odisha Government on Monday launched a dedicated grievance redressal module. "Earlier, the Subhadra Yojana portal only allowed applicants to register complaints, but there was no mechanism for redressal. Through this module, grievances of Subhadra applicants, including 2.85 lakh women beneficiaries who have not received their third instalment of money, will be promptly investigated and resolved," said Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who also holds the Women and Child Development portfolio. Elaborating further, she said ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Saturday issued an advisory to all e-commerce platforms to undertake a self-audit within three months to detect deceptive and unfair trade practices that are in the nature of dark patterns. Dark patterns are design elements used on websites and apps to mislead or coerce users into making unintended choices. These practices erode consumer trust, distort fair market dynamics, and pose a serious threat to the integrity of digital commerce. "All e-commerce platforms have been advised to conduct self-audits to ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): In a tragic turn of events, a stampede during the revered Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri claimed the lives of three devotees and left several others injured. The news of the loss of lives sparked a wave of condolences from across the political spectrum. Leaders expressed deep sorrow over the incident, acknowledging the devotion of the victims and urging authorities to ensure stricter crowd control mechanisms in future. Also Read | 'Misrepresented': Indian Mission in Indonesia Clarifies Defence Attache's Remarks on 'Loss of Rafale Aircrafts' During Ope ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 29 (ANI): In a tragic turn of events, a stampede during the revered Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri claimed the lives of three devotees and left several others injured. The news of the loss of lives sparked a wave of condolences from across the political spectrum. Leaders expressed deep sorrow over the incident, acknowledging the devotion of the victims and urging authorities to ensure stricter crowd control mechanisms in future. As the sacred chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra rolled out, the heavy rush led to chaos and overcrowding, which tri ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has constituted a high-level ministerial committee to ensure the smooth conduct of the upcoming Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri June 27. The high-level ministerial committee will be headed by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida as chairperson, according to a notification issued by the Law Department Friday. Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena are the other members of the committee wh ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is all set to mark the first anniversary of the Subhadra Yojana on September 17, 2025, with a special "Thank You Modi" campaign across the state. The initiative aims to express gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi while showcasing the scheme's positive impact on women and children across Odisha. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced that the campaign will be held in all 338 Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) units throughout Odisha. Beneficiaries of the Subhadra Yojana will share their success stories and experiences, highlighting how th ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 3 (PTI) The Odisha government will soon release standard operating procedure (SOP) for women and girl child-centric initiatives like 'Kanya Sumangal' yojana, 'Subhadra Sambad' and 'Subhadra Wellness', said Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. The initiatives are expected to help reduce female foeticide, an official said, adding that the objective is to empower girls through education and financial security by providing substantial support in adulthood. While Kanya Sumangal yojana is separate, two other initiatives like Subdhra Sambad and Subhadra Wellness come under the sta ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 28 (ANI): Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani, along with his family, took part in the annual Rath Yatra celebrations of Lord Jagannath in Puri on Saturday and also offered 'Prasad Seva' to devotees. Accompanied by his wife Priti Adani and son Karan Adani, the industrialist participated in the rituals associated with the procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra. 'I have got everything from Lord Jagannath ji, I had nothing, and by the grace of the people, by the blessings of God, today I have everything. And for the bright future of our ...Read More >
Puri/Bhubaneswar: Hours after three devotees died while many sustained injuries during Rath Yatra when the darshan of Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath and Devi Subhadra opened early on Saturday morning near Gundicha Temple in Puri, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi apologised to Jagannath lovers for the incident. Taking to X, the Chief Minister stated, "I personally and my government apologise to all the Jagannath lovers for the incident that occurred due to the stampede among the devotees due to the intense excitement of the devotees to have darshan of Mahaprabhu at Sharadhabali. I express my ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The recruitment of police inspectors will now be conducted along the lines of the Public Service Commission (PSC) framework by the Employees Selection Board (ESB), which will conduct the exam, officials said. The last recruitment for sub-inspector (SI) posts was conducted by the then recruitment agency Vyapam in 2018. Officials said that earlier, the plan was to engage PSC in conducting the exam, but due to technical reasons, it was decided that the ESB would handle the recruitment process. ADG recruitment and selection, Sonali Mishra, told Free Press that recruitmen ...Read More >
Koraput: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida arrived in Koraput on Friday on the opening day of her five-day official tour of five key districts. Soon after her arrival at Jeypore Airport, Parida was accorded a rousing welcome by a host of leaders, including representatives of women's groups. She expressed her heartfelt thanks to local leaders, officers, and other dignitaries for their grand welcome at the Airport. During her Koraput visit, the Deputy CM is slated to tour the strategically important Kotia region to review the ongoing developmental activities being undertaken by ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Monday launched a grievance module of the women-centric welfare scheme, Subhadra Yojana, to ensure timely redressal of complaints. She said it will ensure transparency and accountability. Through this module, grievances of Subhadra Yojana applicants, such as rejection of application, non-availability of assistance, among others, will be enquired and a decision will be taken, she said. Parida said the complaints received online through the Subhadra portal or offline at various government levels will be submitted to the block-level or ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Odisha government is mulling to soon impose a ban on selling non-vegetarian food items and alcohol around 2 km radius of the Jagannath Temple at Puri and along the Bada Danda (grand road), the bustling main street of the sacred coastal city. Speaking to the mediapersons here, Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Sunday revealed that no alcohol shop or bar and the selling of non-veg food items will be allowed around 2-km radius of the temple. He also revealed that the government has started efforts to ensure the buildings facing Bada Danda (G ...Read More >
Puri: With giant wooden chariots lined up along the Grand Road, Puri is all set to host the annual Rath Yatra Friday. As the pilgrim town braces for an influx of lakhs of devotees, the administration has stepped up security and logistics to ensure a smooth and safe celebration. "By the grace of Mahaprabhu (Lord Jagannath), we are fully prepared to conduct a smooth Rath Yatra Friday. We are getting complete support and cooperation from the servitors. All arrangements are in place to make the mega event successful," Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhe ...Read More >