Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is looking to strengthen the welfare and social security of Gaja Sathis and mahouts as part of a broader strategy to improve elephant conservation and reduce human-elephant conflict in the state. Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia said the government was exploring an insurance-based social security package for…
Bhubaneswar: Young climate leaders from across Odisha on Wednesday called for greater youth participation in climate action and community-level initiatives as the fourth edition of the Odisha Conference of Youth (OCOY 4.0) concluded at XIM University, Bhubaneswar. The three-day conference, organised under the Youth4Water Plus campaign in collaboration with UNICEF Odisha, the Government of Odisha,…
New Delhi: With the internet becoming an integral part of childhood, CRY – Child Rights and You has launched a nationwide campaign to promote safer online behaviour among children and create greater awareness about emerging digital risks. The ‘Ting Tong’ campaign, launched on August 12, seeks to encourage children and adults to adopt one simple…
New Delhi: Odisha is moving towards the next phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), with physical verification of around 38 lakh surveyed households underway and the state government expecting to submit the final beneficiary list by August 27. The issue was discussed when Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water and Rural Development Minister Rabi Narayan…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s traditional handloom and handicraft products are set to reach a wider national market with the launch of the state’s first-ever ORMAS Pop-up Store in New Delhi, offering weavers, artisans and rural producer groups an opportunity to directly connect with consumers in the national capital. Set up by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing…
New Delhi: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched a detailed investigation into an incident involving an Air India Airbus A320 that experienced a sudden altitude variation during a Phuket-Delhi flight on August 4, with investigators examining technical, operational, medical and human-factor evidence to determine the circumstances and contributing factors. The aircraft, registered as…
New Delhi: The Centre has introduced a monthly Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism for scholarships and fellowships to agriculture students, with Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday releasing ₹21.35 crore to more than 6,000 students through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). The funds were released at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre and Odisha have discussed an integrated roadmap to leverage the state’s rich marine and coastal resources, rare earth reserves, biotechnology ecosystem and space capabilities, with a focus on linking scientific research with technology development and economic growth. The roadmap was discussed by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government held a workshop to explore opportunities for ex-servicemen to establish agricultural and allied enterprises under the Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana (MKUY), with a focus on helping veterans turn their skills and experience into sustainable agri-businesses. The workshop on “Agri-preneurial Prospects for Ex-Servicemen under Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana (MKUY)” was organised at…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s revenue collection crossed ₹61,500 crore by July this financial year, even as capital spending jumped by more than 20 per cent, prompting Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to call for stronger revenue mobilisation and faster execution of development projects. Majhi reviewed the functioning of the Finance Department at Lok Seva Bhawan on Tuesday…
