Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is intensifying preparations for the disbursement of funds under the fourth phase of its flagship Subhadra Yojana, with the first installment set to be released on December 25. The scheme, which aims to financially empower women, has already distributed the first installment of ₹5,000 each to over 80 lakh beneficiaries across…
Bhubaneswar: Stray dog bites have emerged as a significant concern in Odisha, with over 5 lakh cases reported in the last two years, as revealed by Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokula Nanda Mallik in the Legislative Assembly today. The Minister also informed the House that more than 17 lakh stray dogs are roaming…
Bhubaneswar: The Sports and Youth Services Department of Odisha, in partnership with the Athletics Federation of India and Odisha Athletics Association, is all set to host the 39th National Junior Athletics Championship 2024. The five-day sporting extravaganza will take place from December 7 to 11 at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The championship will…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified paddy procurement efforts during the ongoing kharif season, with operations fully underway in five districts—Bargarh, Nuapada, Sambalpur, Kalahandi, and Balangir. The process in other districts is set to begin soon in a phased manner, with extensive preparations already underway. Registered farmers are being issued tokens and provided necessary information…
Puri: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, attended the Navy Day celebrations at Puri Beach on December 4, 2024, where she witnessed a dynamic Operational Demonstration by the Indian Navy. The event paid tribute to the valiant service of naval personnel and highlighted India’s maritime heritage and future aspirations. In her address, President Murmu extended heartfelt…
New Delhi: The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), hailed as the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative, is reshaping India’s solar energy landscape with ambitious targets and rapid progress. Launched in February 2024, the scheme has already achieved 6.3 lakh rooftop solar installations within nine months, a ten-fold increase from the earlier average…
Puri: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the 75th-anniversary celebrations of Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya in Puri on December 4, 2024. In her address, the President emphasized the enduring relevance of Ayurveda and the need to blend traditional wisdom with modern scientific approaches to make it globally recognized. Highlighting the advancements in science and technology, President…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards ensuring safer workplaces for women, the Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the SHe-Box portal, an online system aimed at enhancing the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (SH Act). The SHe-Box portal serves as a centralized…
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA), a landmark initiative to promote digital literacy in rural India, has surpassed its ambitious target of training 6 crore individuals. By the scheme’s conclusion on March 31, 2024, a total of 6.39 crore rural citizens, representing one individual per household, were empowered with digital skills,…
Bhubaneswar: The average monthly income of agricultural households in Odisha is ₹5,112, as per data from the National Statistical Office (NSO), revealed Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo in the state Assembly on Wednesday. Responding to a question by Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati, Singh Deo shared insights into the financial status…
