New Delhi: The Government has launched a transformative Central Sector Scheme, ‘Namo Drone Didi,’ designed to equip 14,500 Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) with agricultural drones to provide services to farmers. With a budget of Rs. 1261 crore, this scheme, which runs from 2024 to 2026, will enable women SHGs under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana –…
Rajnagar: A fishing ban has been enforced in the 1,437 square kilometer Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, a crucial habitat for the rare Olive Ridley turtles, effective from Friday. The restrictions will apply within a 160-kilometer stretch from the Dhamra mouth to the Devi River mouth, lasting for seven months, from November 1 to May 31. While…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost for the performing arts in Odisha, the state government has approved the establishment of an outreach centre for the National School of Drama (NSD) in Bhubaneswar. Initially, the centre will operate temporarily at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre. This initiative is seen as a prestigious milestone for the…
New Delhi: Air Marshal Ajay Kumar Arora took over the prestigious role of Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance (AOM) of the Indian Air Force at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) today. In his first official act, Air Marshal Arora honored fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the National War Memorial, paying tribute to the courageous personnel who…
New Delhi: An Indian Army contingent of 25 personnel left for Jakarta, Indonesia, to participate in the 9th edition of Exercise GARUD SHAKTI, a joint Special Forces exercise with the Indonesian Army, scheduled to run from November 1 to November 12, 2024. Representing India in the exercise are troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces),…
New Delhi: Rajesh Kumar Singh, a 1989-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre, officially assumed his role as Defence Secretary at South Block in New Delhi on November 1, 2024. Previously serving as Officer on Special Duty (Defence Secretary-designate) since August 20, Singh took over from Giridhar Aramane, a 1988-batch IAS officer from the Andhra…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the “Bikasita Bharat Pain Bikasita Odisha” initiative on Wednesday, unveiling its official logo and web portal at the Lok Seva Bhavan. The initiative seeks to drive Odisha’s development to align with India’s growth goals. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Chief Minister Majhi expressed that, under Prime Minister Narendra…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will begin distributing new ration cards to eligible beneficiaries starting next month, announced Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Wednesday. The distribution follows a rigorous review of over one million applications to ensure that only qualified individuals receive benefits. As part of the vetting process, authorities have…
Bhubaneswar: The winter session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly is set to commence on November 26 and continue through December 31, according to a notification issued by the Assembly Secretary. The session will span 30 business days. The schedule outlines that at least 25 days will be dedicated to Official Business, focusing on government bills,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has amended its Excise Rules, banning dance performances in bars statewide. Announced on Tuesday, this move aligns with the state’s new excise policy issued in August, which prohibits dance bars but allows women over 21 to participate in musical or orchestra performances at licensed premises serving foreign and Indian Made Foreign Liquor…
