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New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation and the establishment of five National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) for Skilling. The ambitious initiative will be implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with an overall outlay of ₹60,000 crore, combining contributions from…

Bhubaneswar: The Go-Palan Yojana (GPY), launched under the Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana (MKY) to revolutionize dairy farming in Odisha, has recorded significant initial success. In the last three months alone, around 1,000 high milk-yielding cows have been inducted into the state, signaling rapid progress in enhancing rural livelihoods through improved dairy productivity. The program facilitates the…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards digital transformation in agriculture, AMNEX, a technology firm specializing in artificial intelligence for geographic agricultural data analysis, has proposed to provide advance, data-driven information to farmers in Odisha. The initiative was presented to Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo during a high-level meeting at the…

Bhubaneswar: The Women and Child Development (WCD) Department of Odisha has launched a “Mother’s Day Selfie Contest” ahead of the global Mother’s Day celebration on May 11, 2025. The campaign was officially flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida and will run from May 6 to May 10. Encouraging public participation, the contest invites…

Bhubaneswar: In a rare international tribute, the Russian Embassy in New Delhi will honour legendary freedom fighter and former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik for his heroic contributions during World War II. The felicitation will be part of the 80th Victory Day celebration on May 9, which commemorates the Soviet Union’s historic triumph over Nazi…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Tourism bagged the coveted “Best Stall in the Public Sector Category” at the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) 2025, held in Jaipur, marking a significant leap in the state’s positioning as an emerging powerhouse on the national and global tourism landscape. The award, jointly presented by FICCI and the Ministry of Tourism, Government…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant push to strengthen fire safety in government-run health facilities, Odisha Health and Family Welfare Secretary Aswathy S conducted a high-level review meeting at Lokseba Bhawan, directing urgent corrective actions and structural reforms to prevent fire-related hazards in hospitals across the state. Focusing on areas most vulnerable to electrical mishaps, Secretary Aswathy…