Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a 50% increase in gratuity benefits for teachers and non-teaching staff of government-aided schools and colleges, providing a significant boost to their financial security. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed the decision on Wednesday, raising the death and retirement gratuity cap from ₹5 lakh to ₹7.5 lakh. According to…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced key decisions taken by the Union Cabinet to benefit farmers and strengthen India’s trade ties. Speaking at a press conference, Chouhan expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating, “The New Year is dedicated to farmers, reflecting the government’s unwavering…
Bhubaneswar: In a major healthcare initiative, Odisha’s Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling announced that women beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat scheme will be eligible for cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh, while male household members will receive coverage of ₹5 lakh. The scheme, set to roll out in Odisha this February, will provide beneficiaries access to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has cleared investment proposals worth ₹4,222.24 crore across 25 industrial projects, unlocking a potential for over 14,497 new job opportunities across the state. The 133rd State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Wednesday, approved these projects spanning 16 diverse sectors, from green energy…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a high-level meeting with senior officials at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday, calling for a united effort to ensure the successful implementation of government programs. The meeting set the tone for a focused and ambitious year ahead for Odisha, with an emphasis on both governance and development. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development Minister of Odisha, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, has urged officers and staff of the department to embrace the New Year with a renewed sense of purpose and dedication. Addressing a gathering at the Kharavela Bhavan Conference Hall, the Minister highlighted the department’s pivotal role in driving Odisha’s growth and…
Mumbai: In a historic event for the Indian Navy, three state-of-the-art combat platforms—INS Nilgiri, the lead ship of the Project 17A stealth frigates; INS Surat, the final ship of the Project 15B stealth destroyers; and INS Vaghsheer, the last Scorpene-class submarine under Project 75—are set to be commissioned together at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. This…
New Delhi: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has officially assumed command of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Western Air Command, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his distinguished military career. The Air Marshal took over the position on January 1, succeeding Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha, who retired on December 31 after over 39…
