New Delhi: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, conducted a virtual review meeting today with Agriculture Ministers from various states and union territories. The meeting, held in New Delhi, was attended by senior officials, including Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. During the meeting,…
New Delhi: The 18th BRIGS Military Nursing Service (MNS) Work Study Conference was held on January 3-4, 2025, under the aegis of the Adjutant General and DGMS (Army) at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral) in New Delhi. Themed “Capability Building & Competency in Nursing,” the conference brought together key stakeholders to discuss pressing issues…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated Sushma Bhawan, a newly constructed working women’s hostel block developed by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), on Friday. He also virtually inaugurated a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in Moti Bagh, New Delhi. The event witnessed the presence of dignitaries, including the Lieutenant Governor…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is all set to host the Fifth National Chilika Bihanga Utsav from January 6 to 12, a week-long celebration aimed at promoting bird conservation and raising awareness about the biodiversity of Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. The festival will offer bird enthusiasts, scientists, and environmentalists a unique opportunity to…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote agricultural entrepreneurship and modernize the agriculture sector, the Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved a five-year budget allocation of ₹847.14 crore for the Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana (MKUY). The initiative aims to encourage the establishment of Commercial Agri-Enterprises (CAE), generate employment, and enhance income opportunities for the state’s farming community….
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision to boost renewable energy adoption, the Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved an additional subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Mufti Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) to promote rooftop solar projects in residential areas. The initiative is aimed at encouraging households and housing societies to switch to solar power, reducing dependency…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to support vulnerable sections of society, the Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved a proposal to increase the monthly pension amount to ₹3,500 for eligible senior citizens aged 80 years and above and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with a disability percentage of 80% or more. The enhanced pension will be provided…
Bhubaneswar: Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania chaired a comprehensive review meeting at his camp office in Bhubaneswar today to discuss security arrangements for the upcoming 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled from January 8 to 10 at Janata Maidan. The three-day event will witness the participation of several high-profile guests, including President Droupadi…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Warehouse Corporation (OSWC) handed over a dividend cheque of ₹4.36 crore to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhavan today. The dividend pertains to the financial years 2019-20 and 2020-21. The cheque was presented in the presence of Minister for Cooperation, Handlooms, and Textiles, Pradeep Bala Samanta, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the three-day Krushi Odisha-2025 event on Friday at the Biju Patnaik Ground, Baramunda, emphasizing the importance of sustainable food systems to ensure food security and environmental conservation. “If our food system is sustainable, our people will not face food shortages, nor will there be adverse environmental impacts,” said…
