Odisha CM Reviews Forest and Climate Initiatives, Focuses on Employment and Conservation

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conducted a comprehensive review of the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department’s programmes at Lok Seva Bhavan on Thursday, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to prevent illegal tree felling and provide labor-based employment to marginal communities. During the meeting, Majhi highlighted the critical issue of human-animal conflict, revealing that…

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East Coast Railway Signs Landmark MoU with SBI to Enhance Financial Security for Employees

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster the financial security and well-being of its workforce, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI). This partnership brings a host of exclusive financial benefits and services tailored specifically to the needs of ECoR’s 59,762 employees, spread…

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India Post Officers’ Conclave 2024: A Vision for Transformation and Innovation

New Delhi: The Department of Posts today held its much-anticipated Officers’ Conclave 2024, marking a pivotal moment for the future of India’s postal services. In a country with over 150 years of postal legacy, the event focused on driving transformation and innovation across India’s vast postal network, positioning India Post as a key player in the…

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PM Modi and Singapore’s Pm Wong Elevate Bilateral Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of Singapore, today in a pivotal meeting held at the Parliament House, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome. The discussions between the two leaders marked a significant step in the evolution of India-Singapore relations. In their talks, Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister…

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PM Modi interacts with Odisha’s World Skill Center Interns During Singapore Visit

Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Singapore included a notable engagement with interns and engineers, underscoring the growing cooperation between India and Singapore in skill development and technological innovation. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi met with interns from Odisha’s World Skill Center who are undergoing skill development training in Singapore. He also interacted…

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Odisha Launches State-Level Workshop to Train Mission Shakti SHGs in Disaster Management

Bhubaneswar: Mission Shakti, in partnership with the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA), has inaugurated a pivotal workshop titled “Training of Mission Shakti SHGs on Disaster Management” at Mission Shakti Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to empower women Self-Help Group (SHG) members with crucial disaster preparedness skills. The workshop, chaired by Sumitra Pattanaik, Additional Secretary…

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PM Modi Meets Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Discusses Enhanced Bilateral Ties

Singapore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of Singapore, in a significant diplomatic engagement today. The meeting highlighted the enduring partnership between India and Singapore, focusing on strengthening bilateral and global cooperation. During their discussion, Prime Minister Modi expressed his appreciation for President Tharman’s fervent support for the India-Singapore partnership. The leaders…

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Odisha to Launch ‘Madho Singh Haath Kharch Yojana’ to Support Tribal Students with ₹5,000 Each

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting tribal students with the introduction of the ‘Madho Singh Haath Kharch Yojana.’ Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling unveiled the scheme in the Assembly on Thursday, revealing that the Cabinet will formally approve the proposal in its upcoming meeting on Friday. Under this new…

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Odisha Reports 1,625 Lightning Deaths in Five Years, Highest in India

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has recorded the highest number of lightning-related fatalities in India over the past five years, according to Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari. Addressing the Odisha Assembly on Thursday, Minister Pujari revealed that the state experienced a staggering total of 1,625 lightning deaths during this period. In response to this alarming statistic, the state government…

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Odisha Teachers Shine at National Teachers’ Awards Ceremony

Bhubaneswar: In a momentous event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu honored two distinguished teachers from Odisha with the National Teachers’ Award. Santosh Kumar Kar from Jayadurga High School in Kalahandi and Dwiti Chandra Sahu from Bilesu Government High School in Rayagada were honored  for their exceptional contributions to education in their respective…

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