August 2, 2026

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Workshop Highlights Traditional Agro-Biodiversity for Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Rainfed Areas

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New Delhi: A Multi-Stakeholder Convention on “Reviving Agro-Biodiversity in Rainfed Areas through Traditional Varieties for Climate-Resilient Agriculture” emphasized the vital role of traditional agricultural and horticultural varieties in combating climate challenges. The event, held in New Delhi, brought together policymakers, experts, and grassroots stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for preserving and promoting traditional crop varieties….

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Center Releases Finance Commission Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Rajasthan and Odisha

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New Delhi: The Union Government has disbursed the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) Grants for Rural Local Bodies in Rajasthan and Odisha for the financial year 2024–25. This financial assistance aims to strengthen grassroots governance and bolster development in rural areas. Rajasthan has been allocated a total of Rs. 614.04 crore, comprising: Rs. 560.63 crore…

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Orissa High Court Directs Odisha Government to Modernize Police Stations with CCTV by March 2025

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Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has directed the Odisha government to install CCTV cameras in all police stations and outposts by March 31, 2025, as part of efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in law enforcement. This directive was issued in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) involving allegations of custodial abuse of a…

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Odisha CM Launches 1,542 New Multipurpose PACS to Strengthen Cooperative Movement

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated 1,542 new Multipurpose Primary Agriculture Cooperatives (PACS) at a grand event held at the Convention Center of Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. This addition brings the total number of PACS in the state to 4,253, marking a significant milestone in Odisha’s cooperative sector. In his…

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Odisha ULBs Launch Online Application Process for PMAY(U)

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM), under the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state to begin accepting applications for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) 2.0 [PMAY(U) 2.0]. The new phase marks a significant shift, as applications will now be accepted exclusively online through…

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Amit Shah Inaugurates 10,000 New PACS and Cooperative Societies, Marks Milestone in Rural Development

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New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated 10,000 newly established Multipurpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (MPACS), along with Dairy and Fisheries Cooperative Societies, in a grand ceremony in New Delhi today. The event, held on Good Governance Day, coincided with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari…

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Defence Secretary Launches Rashtraparv Website and Mobile App on Good Governance Day

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New Delhi: On the occasion of Good Governance Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh launched the Rashtraparv Website and its Mobile App on December 25, 2024. The Rashtraparv platform aims to provide seamless access to information related to the organization of national events, including…

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh Launches ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ Initiative on Good Governance Day

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New Delhi: Marking Good Governance Day, celebrated on the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the transformative ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative. Aimed at strengthening grassroots governance, this initiative is part of the broader ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur’ campaign. The ‘Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi’ initiative seeks to…

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Odisha Govt Appoints R. Santhanagopalan as Commissioner-cum-Secretary of SSEPD Department

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed IAS officer R. Santhanagopalan as the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department. According to a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, Santhanagopalan will hold this role as an additional charge. A 2001 batch IAS officer, he is currently…

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Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to Resume Public Grievance Hearing

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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will resume public grievance hearings on Monday, December 30, at the Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell located in Unit-5, Bhubaneswar. Online registration for the hearing will begin at 11 AM on Monday, December 25. A maximum of 1,000 registrations will be accepted. Interested individuals can register through the Janasunani Portal…

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