Odisha Conducts Statewide Annual Disaster Preparedness Drill Across 30 Districts

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government conducted its Annual Table Top and Disaster Management Exercise across all 30 districts on June 18 and 19, reaffirming its commitment to disaster preparedness and response. The exercise aimed to instill a culture of readiness, evaluate emergency protocols, and identify gaps in response mechanisms for future improvements. On June 18, Table…

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MoPR Signs MoU with Bhashini to Enable Multilingual Access to eGramSwaraj Platform

New Delhi: In a major step towards fostering citizen-centric and inclusive digital governance, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhashini, the National Language Translation Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The agreement aims to integrate Bhashini’s AI-powered language translation capabilities with the eGramSwaraj…

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Centre Hosts First-Ever National Consultation on Gender Budgeting, Launches Digital Knowledge Hub

New Delhi: In a significant move toward inclusive governance and in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, today hosted the first-ever National Consultation on Gender Budgeting at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The landmark event brought together senior officials from 40 central ministries and departments,…

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Odisha Approves 14 New Crop Varieties to Enhance Farm Income and Climate Resilience

Bhubaneswar: To promote sustainable agriculture and strengthen climate resilience, the Odisha State Seed Sub-Committee has approved the release of 14 new agricultural crop varieties for cultivation in the state. The meeting, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE), brought together senior officials and experts from OUAT and…

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Odisha Launches Landmark Scheme to Revive Forgotten Foods and Neglected Crops Across the State

Bhubaneswar: To preserve agricultural heritage and boosting farmer livelihoods, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, has officially launched the scheme titled “Revival and Sustainable Intensification of Forgotten Food & Neglected Crops in Odisha.” The initiative, developed under the guidance of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment,…

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Odisha Govt Steps Up Public Health Measures in Puri Ahead of Rathayatra Amid Water-Borne Disease Alerts

Puri: In response to rising concerns over water-borne diseases and the expected influx of devotees during the upcoming Rathayatra festival, the Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha has intensified public health preparedness in Puri. A high-level review meeting was held today at the Special Circuit House following the directive of Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra,…

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Odisha Vigilance Expands Probe into IAS Officer Dhiman Chakma’s Bribery Case; Raids Conducted in Tripura and Himachal Pradesh

Bhubaneswar: Following the arrest of Dhiman Chakma, IAS (2021 batch), Sub-Collector of Dharamgarh in Kalahandi district, Odisha Vigilance has intensified its investigation by conducting raids across multiple states to trace assets and gather evidence linked to the bribery case. Chakma was arrested on June 9, 2025, in a trap case for allegedly demanding and accepting…

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Mizoram Signs MoU with Digital India BHASHINI to Boost Multilingual Governance and Digital Inclusion

New Delhi: The Government of Mizoram and the Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to integrate language technology into governance and make digital services accessible in the Mizo language. The MoU signing ceremony took place at the MeitY office, CGO…

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Gratuity Benefits Extended to NPS Employees: Dr. Jitendra Singh Announces Major Reform

New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today outlined the sweeping governance reforms undertaken by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions over the last 11 years, marking what he described as a transformational journey towards simplified administration, citizen empowerment, and human-centric policymaking. Speaking at a special commemorative event at the National Media Centre, Dr….

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Centre Signs Landmark Tripartite MoU to Promote Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities

New Delhi: In a significant move towards building an inclusive educational ecosystem in India, a Tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today in the national capital between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), and the National Council of…

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