Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called upon newly appointed officers and employees to play a key role in advancing the state’s development and ensuring the effective implementation of government schemes. His address came during the ‘Nijukti Samaroh’ held at the Lok Seva Bhavan’s Convention Center on Tuesday, where 282 officers and employees received their…
Bhubaneswar: To intensify efforts against illegal wildlife trade and strengthen the protection of wild animals, Odisha is set to establish special courts in all districts to exclusively handle wildlife-related cases. This decision comes following a directive from the Orissa High Court aimed at streamlining the legal process for wildlife offenses. According to an official communication…
New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared that India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem, making it the third country in the WHO South-East Asia Region to reach this milestone. The official certification was presented to Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director of the National Health Mission, Ministry…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an enhancement of the Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) limit from ₹15 lakh to ₹20 lakh for all regular state government employees. This decision will take effect retrospectively from 1 January 2024. The enhancement follows multiple appeals from various Service Associations in the state, which had requested an…
Ladakh: From September 29 to October 4, the serene landscapes of the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve (HDSR) served as a celestial gathering point for expert astro-photographers and amateur astronomers during the second Star Party. Organized by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in collaboration with the Department of Wildlife Protection of UT Ladakh and the Bhabha…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, presented the prestigious 70th National Film Awards in a grand ceremony held in New Delhi today. Recognizing excellence in various categories of Indian cinema, the awards celebrated the diversity and creativity of the country’s film industry. A highlight of the event was the conferring of the Dadasaheb…
Mayurbhanj: As climate change continues to pose significant challenges worldwide, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. In Odisha, erratic rainfall patterns and growing population pressures have led to increased reliance on groundwater. In response, the Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC) is actively supporting the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change…
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway Bharat Scouts & Guides is currently hosting a State Level Rovers & Rangers Meet at its headquarters in Bhubaneswar, bringing together enthusiastic volunteers from various divisions across the region. Participants from the Khurda Road, Sambalpur, and Waltair Divisions, along with teams from the Headquarters, Mancheswar Carriage Repair Workshop, and the…
Kolkata: The Indian Navy celebrated a significant milestone today with the delivery of Nirdeshak (Yard 3026), the second of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships being constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. This delivery comes just a few months after the commissioning of the first ship in the class, INS Sandhayak, on…
Bhairunda: In a significant move towards enhancing rural self-employment, Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan participated in the Rural Self Employment Programme held in Bhairunda, Madhya Pradesh. During the event, he launched the Awas Sakhi Mobile App under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and inaugurated 100 Community Managed Training Centres (CMTCs) across 18…
