Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Tuesday reviewed its cyclone preparedness measures at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, with officials directed to remain fully prepared for any possible weather-related emergency during the cyclone season. The meeting was attended by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary D. K. Singh, Director General of Fire Services S….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday called upon Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) trainee officers to uphold integrity, sincerity and public commitment while discharging their responsibilities in the administration. The Minister made these remarks during a special interactive session with 74 ORS trainees at the Revenue Officers’ Training Institute (ROTI) in…
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Odisha has presented an ambitious urban development roadmap worth over ₹5,000 crore at the first National Apex Committee meeting on the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), positioning itself as a frontrunner in sustainable and technology-driven urban transformation. The meeting, chaired by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in New Delhi, reviewed…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government’s flagship ‘Atmanirbhar Mahila SuVahak’ (Ama SuVahak) scheme is steadily empowering women by helping them become financially independent and encouraging greater participation in the transport sector. Under the scheme, another beneficiary, Bhanupriya Behera, was handed over the keys to a new vehicle during a programme organised at Kharavel Bhavan on Tuesday. Bhanupriya…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health Department on Tuesday asked district officials to intensify disease surveillance and strengthen healthcare preparedness ahead of the monsoon season during a comprehensive review meeting chaired by Health Commissioner-cum-Secretary Ashwathi S.. The high-level meeting, held at the Health Department Conference Hall, reviewed the functioning of health services across the state, including disease…
New Delhi: In a major step towards integrating agriculture, nutrition and healthcare, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on Monday jointly launched “SEHAT – Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation”, a national mission aimed at improving public health through agriculture-based interventions. The initiative was launched…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has moved ahead with a major push towards infrastructure and service expansion through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with the Empowered Committee on Infrastructure approving five new projects worth around ₹1,130 crore. The high-level committee meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, reviewed several proposed and ongoing PPP initiatives covering sectors such as…
Puri: Participants of the 21st edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) on May 10 voiced concern over the deteriorating condition of several historical and cultural landmarks in the holy city, calling for urgent steps to preserve Puri’s rich heritage. The heritage walk began from the nearly 300-year-old Maniram Matha near Marichikote Square on the…
Bhubaneswar: Stressing the need for stricter law enforcement and improved public safety, Odisha Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania on Sunday asked senior police officials to intensify crime monitoring, strengthen field-level policing and ensure quicker response to public grievances across the state. During a high-level review meeting held at the DGP Camp Office in…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said a low-pressure area is likely to form over the Southwest Bay of Bengal within the next 48 hours, even as several districts of Odisha are expected to witness thunderstorms and rainfall over the coming days. According to the IMD, an upper air cyclonic circulation persisting over…
