New Delhi: In a move aimed at enhancing employment opportunities in the gig and platform economy, the Ministry of Labour & Employment on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with food delivery platform Swiggy. The partnership will enable real-time integration of Swiggy’s job listings with the National Career Service (NCS) portal, providing increased visibility…
Bhubaneswar: Giving a major boost to the state’s dairy sector, the Odisha government has disbursed ₹31.1 crore in incentives to dairy farmers across the state. The funds were transferred directly to the bank accounts of around one lakh farmers registered with OMFED (Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd) under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive push toward digital transformation, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS has called for mandatory capacity building in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for all officers in the state administration. Emphasizing the urgency of upskilling in emerging technologies, he has directed government departments to ensure that officers complete at least one foundational AI course…
Bhubaneswar: Taking a major step toward enhancing internal security and law enforcement support, the Odisha government has approved the creation of 2,500 new Home Guard posts, significantly expanding the state’s auxiliary police force. With this decision, announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday, the total number of sanctioned Home Guard positions will increase…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward boosting women’s financial independence, the Odisha government has extended its interest-free loan scheme for women’s self-help groups (SHGs), allowing eligible groups to borrow up to ₹10 lakh without paying any interest. The decision, approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will see the scheme continue through the financial year…
Bhubaneswar: A 2-year-old boy who was abducted from near the Ram Temple in Bhubaneswar during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations was safely rescued by Commissionerate Police within 48 hours. The accused, Kedarsan Panda (27), was arrested from Puri, while the child was recovered from the Khantapada area of Balasore district. The dramatic rescue followed a desperate search…
Kendrapada: In a bid to protect marine biodiversity during the critical breeding season, the Odisha government will enforce a 60-day fishing ban along the state’s coastline starting Tuesday, April 15. The restriction, which lasts till June 15, aims to conserve marine life by preventing large-scale fishing activities during spawning. Under the ban, all mechanised fishing…
New Delhi: Hockey India on Monday unveiled the 26-member squad for the Indian Women’s Hockey Team’s upcoming tour of Australia, set to be held from April 26 to May 4, 2025, at the Perth Hockey Stadium. The high-stakes tour comprises five matches — the first two against Australia A, followed by three encounters against the…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah addressed the All India Forensic Science Summit 2025 in New Delhi today, emphasizing the transformative role of forensic science in India’s evolving criminal justice system. The summit, hosted by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), centered on the theme “Role of Forensic Science in…
Bhubaneswar: A landmark reform in Odisha’s higher education landscape has taken shape with the Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024 officially coming into force. The Act received the assent of the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati, on April 12, 2025, following its passage in the Odisha Legislative Assembly on April 2, 2025, after extensive…
