Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday reviewed the ‘Jadu Pedi’ (Magic Box) learning kits, aimed at fostering joyful and experiential learning for students in Shishu Vatika, Class 1, and Class 2. Developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) under the framework of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a ₹10 increase in the minimum daily wage for workers across different skill categories. The revised wages will come into effect retrospectively from April 1, 2025. Describing the Chief Minister as a “people’s leader,” officials said the decision underscores his continued commitment to safeguarding the interests…

Bhubaneswar: With the onset of cyclone season approaching, the Odisha government has ramped up its preparedness efforts. A high-level review meeting was held in Bhubaneswar today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja to assess the readiness of various departments for potential cyclones and floods. During the meeting, Ahuja stressed the importance of inter-departmental…

Bhubaneswar: To promote inclusive, climate-resilient agriculture, the Government of Odisha and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on key areas including AI-enabled agriculture, precision farming, climate-smart innovations, and enhanced productivity in dairy and fisheries sectors. The multi-year partnership, anchored by the Department of Agriculture and…

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha braces for an intense summer, the Health and Family Welfare Department has ramped up its heatwave preparedness strategy to safeguard public health. Acting on the directions of Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, a high-level review meeting was conducted under the chairmanship of Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, Director of Public Health,…