Vishal Kumar

Vishal Kumar serves as a key editor and writer for orissaea.in, a digital news platform. He is dedicated to delivering timely and insightful coverage of current events, with a focus on both local news from Odisha and significant global affairs.

Vishal Kumar

Vishal Kumar serves as a key editor and writer for orissaea.in, a digital news platform. He is dedicated to delivering timely and insightful coverage of current events, with a focus on both local news from Odisha and significant global affairs.

Hy-Vee Now Offers Online Grocery Delivery With EBT Payments

SNAP Shoppers Rejoice: Hy-Vee Now Offers Online Grocery Delivery With EBT Payments

Hy-Vee has launched online grocery delivery using SNAP EBT payments, enabling millions of low-income families across the Midwest to shop online and pay with their benefits. This new service expands access to nutritious food by eliminating transportation barriers and allows users to buy SNAP-eligible groceries from home. The initiative is available in nine states and represents a significant step toward digital equity in food assistance.

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Odisha Postal Division Initiates Major Software Upgrade

Odisha Postal Division Initiates Major Software Upgrade, Offices Closed

The Odisha Postal Division has temporarily suspended all public services across the state for a major software migration to the Core System Integrator 2.0 platform, a key step in India Post's nationwide technological modernization effort

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Odisha Intensifies Anti-Liquor Drive

Odisha Intensifies Anti-Liquor Drive, Dismantling Illicit Operations in Athagarh

Odisha has intensified its statewide anti-liquor drive, with recent raids dismantling dozens of illegal brewing units in the Athagarh region. The crackdown, led by the excise department, aims to curb the dangerous illicit liquor trade and prevent deadly hooch tragedies.

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Vibrant Celebrations Mark Sambalpuri Din

Vibrant Celebrations Mark Sambalpuri Din Across Western Odisha.

Vibrant celebrations for Sambalpuri Din recently took place across Western Odisha, highlighting the region's distinct cultural identity. The annual event, honoring Guru Satyanarayan Bohidar, promotes the preservation of the Sambalpuri language, traditional arts, and the renowned Sambalpuri textiles, underscoring the community's rich heritage and fostering regional pride.

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Aryapalli Beach

Ganjam’s Aryapalli Beach Disappears: Climate Change Accelerates Coastal Erosion in Odisha

Ganjam's Aryapalli Beach has largely disappeared due to accelerating coastal erosion, underscoring climate change's severe impact on India's coastline. Rising sea levels and intense cyclones are driving this beach disappearance, alarming locals and scientists about future climate adaptation and the increasing vulnerability of coastal communities.

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Mohan Majhi to Address Puri Stampede Accountability

Mohan Majhi to Address Puri Stampede Accountability After Receiving Probe.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is set to determine accountability for the Puri stampede that killed three and injured dozens during the Rath Yatra. The administrative inquiry report, submitted by Development Commissioner Anu Garg, details the incident's causes and recommends future safety measures, emphasizing the critical need for improved crowd management at major religious gatherings.

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Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri

RBI Officials to Oversee Inventory of Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar as Odisha Plans Ahead

The Reserve Bank of India has nominated two officials to oversee the Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar inventory, as Odisha’s Law Minister reveals upcoming plans. This transparent process aims to accurately document the ancient temple’s vast and historic valuables, enhancing public trust and preserving cultural heritage.

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Honour Freedom Fighters

Odisha Government Marks August 9 as Kranti Diwas to Honour Freedom Fighters

The Odisha government has officially designated August 9 as Kranti Diwas to commemorate and honor the state's freedom fighters. This move aims to educate younger generations about their pivotal sacrifices during India's independence movement, particularly highlighting Odisha's role in the Quit India Movement.

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Anil Ambani's Reliance Group Faces ED Investigation

Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group Faces ED Investigation Over Fake Bank Guarantee Allegations

Anil Ambani, the billionaire businessman and former chairman of the Reliance Group, is once again in the spotlight. This time, his companies are under ...

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Cuttack Administration Enforces 'No Attendance, No Pay'

Cuttack Administration Enforces ‘No Attendance, No Pay’ Policy on Mahanga Officials

The Cuttack administration has introduced a "No Attendance, No Pay" policy for Mahanga block employees due to absenteeism and failure to implement biometric attendance systems. This policy ensures accountability, promotes transparency, and improves service delivery, setting a standard for future government operations.

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