Chinnamastika Temple in Rajrappa facing acute drinking water crisis as borewells dry up during heatwave. Pilgrims forced to buy packaged drinking water. Temple management seeks help from district administration. Groundwater tables recede further in ongoing heatwave conditions.
Engineering giant L&T has established an all-women team at Tata Steel s mining site in Odisha, handling large machinery repairs, inspired by a successful pilot. Amazon, which initiated all-women virtual customer service in 2020, now operates nine all-women delivery stations in various locations. Companies like Shell, KFC, and Dr. Reddy s are also creating all-women teams in various sectors, boosting productivity, reducing attrition, and attracting female talent. These initiatives aim to address the gender gap and promote inclusive practices across industries.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi for retaining Ashwini Vaishnaw as the railway minister despite a spurt in train accidents, particularly the triple-train tragedy at Bahanaga in Balasore district on June 2 last year. Ramesh questions the value placed on Odia lives by the PM.
Former CM Naveen Patnaik's gesture of camaraderie at the swearing-in ceremony of new CM Mohan Charan Majhi catches attention as he interacts with Prime Minister Modi and other ministers. Read more about the political dynamics in Odisha.
Odisha's new chief minister Mohan Majhi exhibits an accessible and humble approach, marking a significant departure from the previous administration in Odisha. His interactions with the public, journalists, and promises to address basic needs reflect a new era of transparency and responsiveness in governance.