Bhubaneswar: In a significant push for educational reform, the Odisha government has approved a ₹11,939.41 crore proposal to upgrade and transform 6,794 government-run primary schools into model schools under the Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamik Vidyalaya (GMAPV) Scheme. The initiative aims to establish at least one model elementary school in every Gram Panchayat, focusing on inclusivity…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward financial restructuring in the energy sector, the Odisha State Cabinet has approved a government guarantee of ₹3108.21 crore for GRIDCO Ltd. This move is aimed at enabling the company to refinance high-interest loans with lower-interest borrowings, easing its financial strain and benefiting consumers. The guarantee, issued by the Energy…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, emphasized the urgent need for energy conservation measures during a meeting held at Kharavela Bhawan. Senior officials from the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) presented plans for enhancing energy efficiency in the state. The meeting highlighted collaboration between EESL…
Bhubaneswar: Twelve Village Water Sanitation Committee (VWSC) members from nine districts in Odisha have been invited as special guests to attend the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti extended the invitation to the VWSC members from Cuttack, Nabarangpur, Koraput, Nuapada, Bargarh,…
Bhubaneswar: The CM Trophy Football Championship has commenced across Odisha, providing a significant platform to nurture young football talent under the age of 15. Organized by the Sports and Youth Services Department in collaboration with the Football Association of Odisha, the tournament aims to promote holistic sports development and identify emerging stars from the grassroots….
Mumbai: A horrific accident in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district on Wednesday claimed the lives of at least 10 passengers, with several others injured, after they were struck by the Karnataka Express. The incident occurred around 4:20 PM near Pachora station, leaving the region in shock. The tragedy unfolded when passengers aboard the Pushpak Express, traveling from…
Port Blair: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, visited the Sports Authority of India (SAI) center at Shri Vijay Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to evaluate local sports facilities and discuss initiatives for further development in the region. The visit aimed to assess the progress in the…
New Delhi: In a proud moment for India, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated the Indian men’s and women’s Kho Kho teams for their historic victories in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup. The felicitation ceremony took place in New Delhi following their triumphs over…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen the cooperative sector and support rural communities, the Odisha government has established 1,542 new Primary Agricultural Cooperatives (PACS) and Large Tribal Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS). These cooperatives aim to empower farmers and marginalized groups through collective efforts and economic support. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the…
Bhubaneswar: A three-day national workshop on the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 began today at Lokseva Bhavan, focusing on its implementation in Odisha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and State School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond were among the prominent attendees who shared their perspectives on the transformative policy….
