Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Centre has disbursed funds for the preservation and management of Chilika Lake in Odisha. The allocated funds fall under the ambit of the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-Systems (NPCA). Approval for the Integrated Management Plan (IMP) for the conservation of Chilika Lake was granted by the Centre…
Bhubaneswar: The two-day All India Tribal Writers’ Meet commenced at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University, concerns were raised about the disappearing indigenous languages, with nearly 40% of the world’s 7,000 languages and dialects, spoken by various indigenous groups, already lost. K Sreenivasarao, Secretary of the Sahitya Akademi, conveyed that the dwindling languages reflect a broader…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the transformative ‘Mo Jungle Jami Yojana’. The scheme aims to uphold the rights of both individuals and communities entitled to forest land. Furthermore, it envisions the integration of all developmental programs with this scheme, fostering stability…
Bhubaneswar: A three-day Odisha Conference of Youth (OCOY) kicked off, focusing the issue of climate change. Organized by the Youth4Water Plus platform and supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Y20, G20, the Animal Climate Health Save Movement, and UN agencies, the conference brings together various stakeholders to address pressing environmental concerns….
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha government has officially designated Hepatitis “B” and Hepatitis “C” as notifiable diseases. According to a notification issued by the Health and Family Welfare department, all healthcare facilities operating within the state are required to promptly report cases of Hepatitis (both Hepatitis-B and Hepatitis-C) without delay. Under the authority…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the e-audio guided tour at Kalabhoomi Museum. A part of the Odisha Crafts Museum, this e-audio tour is available in three languages – Odia, Hindi, and English. The audio guide serves as a personal companion, leading guests through captivating narratives and providing insights into the displayed artefacts. This immersive…
