New Delhi: In a significant move to promote entrepreneurship among marginalized communities, the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) and the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Cabinet Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs. The ceremony…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to support farmers and honor its commitments to the people, the Odisha government has announced an additional input assistance of ₹800, raising the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy to ₹3,100 per quintal. This landmark decision aims to benefit thousands of farmers in the state, ensuring better returns for their…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned economist and Nobel Laureate Dr. Michael Kremer, celebrated for his work on “Empirical Approaches to Alleviating World Poverty,” visited Odisha to deliver a lecture at Lok Seva Bhavan. The event, organized by the Planning and Coordination Department, brought together administrative officers, academicians, students, and researchers to engage with Dr. Kremer’s transformative ideas and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has revealed that 11,710 children in the state are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), a stark reminder of the persistent challenge of malnutrition in the region. The data was presented in the Assembly on Saturday by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who oversees the Women and Child Development Department. Mayurbhanj…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at providing social security, the Odisha government has announced a one-time ex-gratia benefit of ₹1 lakh for the next of kin of Cook-Cum-Helpers engaged in government schools under the PM POSHAN scheme in the event of their death during service. A notification issued by the School and Mass Education Department…
Singapore: The sequence of draws continued in the FIDE World Chess Championship Final match between reigning champion Ding Liren of China and challenger Gukesh Dommaraju of India as Games 10 between them finished in an uneventful and uninspiring draw as the two players continued to play risk-free chess. Overall, the two players have one win each…
Bhubaneswar: A long-standing dispute between two groups of servitors at the historic Lingaraj Temple disrupted rituals on Saturday, leaving Lord Lingaraj, the presiding deity, without food for the day. The conflict between the Pujapanda Nijog and the Badu Nijog centered around the performance of the Adhibas Puja, a key ritual conducted before the Odhani Lagi…
Bhubaneswar: The Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) core committee, led by Additional Director General (Conservation and World Heritage) Janhwij Sharma, conducted a detailed inspection of the Sun Temple in Konark on Saturday. The team reviewed the ongoing sand evacuation work inside the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) of the 13th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site, a project crucial…
Bhubaneswar: Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated the East Side Entry of Cuttack Railway Station today, marking a pivotal moment in its redevelopment under the Amrit Stations Scheme. This modern addition, including the new East Side Station Building, is set to enhance passenger accessibility, safety, and convenience…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, today inaugurated the “100-Day Intensified TB Campaign,” marking a decisive step in the State’s fight against tuberculosis (TB). The initiative, which will target 19 districts, is part of a broader effort to eradicate TB by 2025, aligning with India’s national goal. During the launch event,…
