Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its focus on dignified and safe working conditions for sanitation workers, the Odisha government has intensified implementation of the GARIMA (Gaurav and Respect for Individuals Involved in Manual Activities) Scheme across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the state. The renewed push under the Housing & Urban Development Department aims to eliminate hazardous manual…
New Delhi: In a significant collaboration to explore India’s maritime past and strengthen underwater heritage research, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the National Museum of Denmark have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake a joint underwater archaeological investigation of the historic Danish ship Oresund, believed to have sunk off the coast…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant milestone for India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully carried out the flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. According to officials, the missile successfully met all mission objectives during…
Bhubaneswar: With the Kharif cultivation season approaching and forecasts indicating possible El Niño conditions, the Odisha government on Monday conducted a comprehensive review of agricultural preparedness and water management strategies, directing departments to intensify planning to safeguard crop production and ensure water security. Chairing a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, Chief Secretary Anu Garg…
Bhubaneswar: Showcasing key reforms and administrative milestones achieved over the past two years, the Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Department on Friday released its Achievement Booklet and a documentary video outlining major initiatives undertaken across revenue administration and disaster management sectors. The booklet and video were formally unveiled by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh…
Bhubaneswar: Seeking to align official place names with Odisha’s linguistic traditions and historical identity, the state Cabinet on Friday approved the correction of English spellings of 64 locations across 26 districts that were altered or anglicised during the colonial period. The decision is aimed at bringing official records closer to original Odia pronunciation and etymology…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced that the state government will introduce free education from Kindergarten (KG) to Postgraduate (PG) level, positioning the move as a major social welfare initiative aimed at making education more accessible and easing financial pressure on households. The announcement was made during a press conference held…
Bhubaneswar: In a push to strengthen urban mobility and support Bhubaneswar’s expanding infrastructure needs, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday inaugurated the Infocity–Ekamra Kanan Road and launched new projects aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving public amenities in the capital city. During the programme, the Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for…
Bhubaneswar: With a renewed focus on child rights and protection, the Odisha government on Thursday rolled out a statewide campaign against child labour, combining awareness generation, enforcement measures and community participation to address the issue across districts. The campaign, launched on the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, will continue till June 26 and…
Bhubaneswar: In a major policy intervention aimed at resolving long-pending property registration issues, the Odisha government has introduced a special mechanism to enable the registration of apartment units in projects completed before the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) in 2016. Announcing the decision, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna…
