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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is all set to host the Fifth National Chilika Bihanga Utsav from January 6 to 12, a week-long celebration aimed at promoting bird conservation and raising awareness about the biodiversity of Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. The festival will offer bird enthusiasts, scientists, and environmentalists a unique opportunity to…

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote agricultural entrepreneurship and modernize the agriculture sector, the Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved a five-year budget allocation of ₹847.14 crore for the Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana (MKUY). The initiative aims to encourage the establishment of Commercial Agri-Enterprises (CAE), generate employment, and enhance income opportunities for the state’s farming community….

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to support vulnerable sections of society, the Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved a proposal to increase the monthly pension amount to ₹3,500 for eligible senior citizens aged 80 years and above and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with a disability percentage of 80% or more. The enhanced pension will be provided…

Bhubaneswar: Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania chaired a comprehensive review meeting at his camp office in Bhubaneswar today to discuss security arrangements for the upcoming 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled from January 8 to 10 at Janata Maidan. The three-day event will witness the participation of several high-profile guests, including President Droupadi…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Warehouse Corporation (OSWC) handed over a dividend cheque of ₹4.36 crore to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhavan today. The dividend pertains to the financial years 2019-20 and 2020-21. The cheque was presented in the presence of Minister for Cooperation, Handlooms, and Textiles, Pradeep Bala Samanta, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of…

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the three-day Krushi Odisha-2025 event on Friday at the Biju Patnaik Ground, Baramunda, emphasizing the importance of sustainable food systems to ensure food security and environmental conservation. “If our food system is sustainable, our people will not face food shortages, nor will there be adverse environmental impacts,” said…

Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has launched new domestic flight services connecting Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, to Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, and Patna, as well as Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda, to Hyderabad, Raipur, and Lucknow. This significant step in enhancing air connectivity comes under the New Destination Policy (NDP) 2024, initiated under the visionary…

Bhubaneswar: The Krushi Odisha Mela 2025, Odisha’s flagship annual agricultural event organized by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, commenced today at the Biju Patnaik Ground, Bhubaneswar. This three-day event celebrates the state’s agricultural achievements while paving the way for transformative advancements in the sector. The inaugural day featured a session titled “Transforming Agriculture…