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…
Puri: As Odisha observed National Panchayati Raj Divas, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to rural transformation, declaring that “without rural development, the progress of Odisha and India is impossible.” The statement came during a grand state-level celebration in Puri on Thursday, where the Chief Minister highlighted the pivotal role of…
Bhubaneswar: In a transformative stride toward infrastructure modernization and regional development, Indian Railways has launched a massive station redevelopment initiative under the Amrit Station Scheme, targeting key railway hubs across Odisha’s KBK (Kalahandi-Balangir-Koraput) region. This ambitious project is designed to elevate railway stations in the region to international standards, equipping them with cutting-edge amenities, green…
