Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at bolstering healthcare services at the grassroots level, the Odisha Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal for further amendment of the Odisha Multipurpose Health Worker (Male) Service (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2019. The restructuring is aligned with the Indian Public Health Standard (IPHS), 2022 norms, considering…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at enhancing the quality of healthcare services, the Odisha State Cabinet approved the restructuring of the Odisha Nursing Service Cadre and further amendments to the Odisha Nursing Service (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2019. The amendment is expected to incur an additional expenditure of approximately Rs…
Bhubaneswar: In a noteworthy development for Odisha’s industrial landscape, seven prominent apparel and garment manufacturing units received project approval letters from Minister Pratap Keshari Deb. Choosing Odisha for their establishments in the Apparel & Garment cluster in Khurda, these industries were attracted by the state’s conducive business environment, stable government, swift approvals, and seamless land…
Bhubaneswar: At the Kalinga Stadium, Odisha FC secured a remarkable 2-1 victory over East Bengal FC in the ongoing ISL season 2023-24.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant decision aimed at bolstering the delivery of essential services to vulnerable sections of the society, the Odisha State Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has given the nod to the regularization of 504 Contractual Supervisors within the Department of Women and Child Development. These Contractual Supervisors play a…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards bolstering water resource management, the State Cabinet has given its approval for the establishment of the State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC), Odisha. This center is envisioned to serve as a comprehensive repository of hydro-meteorological data for the state, aiding in informed decision-making and policy planning. Operating under the Department…
Chandipur: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted two flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile on February 28th and 29th, 2024
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to support the livelihoods of marine fishermen during the fishing ban period imposed for Olive Ridley turtle conservation, Ranendra Prasad Swain, Minister of Agriculture & FE, and Fisheries & ARD, disbursed assistance to 15,037 fishermen families under the “Livelihood support to Marine fishermen during the Fishing ban period for Olive…
Bhubaneswar: The 53rd convocation of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar witnessed the esteemed presence of the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, as she addressed the graduating class today, highlighting the university’s significant contributions to education in Odisha and across the nation.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address the demands of Anganwadi workers and helpers, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a substantial increase in their monthly remuneration. The decision, aimed at providing financial assistance and social security, will benefit approximately 1.48 lakh Anganwadi workers, mini Anganwadi workers, and helpers across the state. Responding to requests from…
