New Delhi: The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, has declared November as National Adoption Awareness Month, focusing on raising awareness about the legal process of adoption in India. This year, the theme is “Rehabilitation of Older Children through Foster Care and Foster Adoption,” spotlighting the needs of…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to enhance food security for residents, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed the Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Department to distribute rice in advance for the months of October to December. During a review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan, Majhi instructed officials to ensure that each beneficiary of the…
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards realizing its ambition of becoming a major player in global sports, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has officially submitted a Letter of Intent to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on October 1, indicating India’s desire to host the Olympics and Paralympics Games in 2036. Sources close to the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed that the central government is set to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of ‘Utkal Keshari’ Harekrushna Mahatab, the first Chief Minister of Odisha in independent India, with a national event. Expressing his appreciation on social media, Majhi called it “a great tribute to the legendary nationalist leader of…
Bhubaneswar: In response to an uproar from the Opposition regarding the deaths of two tribal individuals in Kandhamal after consuming mango kernel, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered an administrative inquiry to be conducted by the Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC). Roopa Roshan Sahoo, the RDC of the Southern Division, will lead the inquiry and…
Bhubaneswar: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has decided to cancel its planned Rath Yatra in Houston, USA, following significant backlash from devotees, servitors, and Puri Gajapati Dibyasingh Deb. In a statement, ISKCON expressed its respect for the sentiments of Lord Jagannath’s devotees and announced that it would instead hold a Gour Nitai Sankirtan…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today to review the state’s public distribution system (PDS) and to ensure timely support for beneficiaries. During the meeting, he instructed the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department to provide a three-month advance quota of rice to beneficiaries, emphasizing the need for…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level delegation from Odisha, led by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, is currently on a mission in the United Kingdom to enhance the state’s tourism sector. The visit aims to promote Odisha’s rich cultural heritage and unique attractions to potential tourists from the UK and Europe. During her visit, Deputy Chief Minister Parida met…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment in Odisha is set to organize the International Symposium on Shree Anna & Forgotten Foods (ISSFF) at Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, on November 10 and 11. The event, themed “Celebrating Shree Anna & Agricultural Heritage of Odisha,” will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, unveiled three significant publications of the Supreme Court of India during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The released publications include: (i) Justice for Nation: Reflections on 75 Years of the Supreme Court of India; (ii) Prisons in India: Mapping Prison Manuals and Measures for Reformation and…
