New Delhi: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, proudly participated in the 15th edition of the Rozgar Mela held today across 47 locations nationwide. The event, addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via videoconferencing, marked the distribution of over 51,000 appointment letters to young recruits joining various government…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark achievement for the state’s healthcare sector, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully conducted Odisha’s first-ever robotic knee replacement surgery, ushering in a new era of precision-based orthopaedic care. The breakthrough procedure was carried out by the Department of Orthopaedics on a 66-year-old female patient using cutting-edge robotic technology. According to AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive…
Bhubaneswar: Acting on a nationwide directive from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the Odisha government has begun the process of deporting 12 Pakistani nationals currently residing in the state. The decision comes in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which killed 26 people and injured several others. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced comprehensive arrangements for smooth and transparent paddy procurement during the ongoing Rabi season, with a target to procure 14 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from over 3.37 lakh registered farmers across 20 districts. The roadmap was finalised during a State-level Paddy Procurement Committee meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida today announced that the Subhadra Yojana would be further enriched with skill training initiatives to empower women beneficiaries across Odisha. Speaking at a high-profile media interaction in Bhubaneswar, she acknowledged the pivotal role played by journalists in disseminating accurate information and creating widespread awareness about the scheme. Addressing over…
Bhubaneswar: At a regional workshop on the Darpan portal held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha’s Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg emphasized the urgent need for States and Union Territories to adopt stricter measures in ensuring transparency in NGO operations. She called for making the Darpan Unique ID mandatory for all Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) seeking…
New Delhi: In a major step towards securing India’s leadership in next-generation technologies, the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), hosted the Third International Quantum Communication Conclave in the capital today. The high-level gathering brought together global experts,…
New Delhi: In a major push to bolster India’s weather forecasting and disaster preparedness capabilities, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a high-level review meeting with officials of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and key ministries on Thursday. The meeting laid out an ambitious roadmap to modernize the country’s meteorological infrastructure and expand radar coverage…
New Delhi: In a significant step toward advancing India’s capabilities in critical mineral processing and sustainable resource development, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), through its flagship minerals research institute CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT), has signed two Joint Declarations of Intent (JDIs) with premier Russian institutions. The agreements were formalized…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday approved a substantial increase in uniform allowances and extra duty incentives for police personnel across the state. The decision reflects the state government’s commitment to building a more responsive, motivated, and people-centric policing system. As per an official press release, the annual uniform allowance for personnel…
