Bhubaneswar: AJSA India, an Odisha-based non-governmental organization (NGO), has been honored with the prestigious Bridgestone Mobility Social Impact Award 2024 in the category of “Increase Access to Resources.” The award, accompanied by a cash prize of Rs. 1.5 million, was presented by Bridgestone Corporation in recognition of AJSA India’s outstanding efforts to uplift marginalized tribal…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a major overhaul of its Potato Mission, aiming to significantly enhance potato production and provide stronger support to farmers across the state. Agriculture Minister KV Singh Deo, in a press briefing on Saturday, shared the government’s commitment to revitalizing the mission by extending its tenure for three more years…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen Odisha’s education system, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today handed over appointment letters to 16,009 newly recruited junior teachers (Schematic) in primary and upper primary schools across the state. The special recruitment event, Nijukti Mela, was held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, with a focus on acknowledging the vital role of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to the state’s agricultural sector, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced the release of the 18th installment of financial assistance under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) scheme. Marking PM Kisan Day, the central government initiative aims to enhance farmers’ development and alleviate poverty. The scheme provides Rs….
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the heavy passenger rush during the upcoming festive season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has arranged a series of Special Trains to ensure hassle-free travel for devotees and festival-goers. These Puja Special Trains will operate until the last week of November, covering the Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja holidays. A…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved the voluntary retirement of senior IPS officer Arun Kumar Sarangi, a 1990-batch officer and former In Charge Director General of Police (DGP). Sarangi will take up his new role as the Chairman of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) starting Monday afternoon. According to an official notification issued by…
Bhubaneswar: To tackle the growing threat of climate change and the increasing frequency of natural disasters, the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) is set to undergo a major restructuring. Nearly 25 years after its formation, OSDMA, India’s pioneering dedicated disaster response agency, will be revamped to enhance its capacity for disaster risk reduction and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced today that the birth anniversary of Baji Rout, India’s youngest martyr, will be celebrated on a grand scale at the official level. The decision was revealed during the ‘Saheed Baji Rout Jayanti’ celebration held at Jaydev Bhawan, where Majhi underscored the unparalleled bravery and sacrifice of the 12-year-old…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to host the 35th East Zone Junior Athletics Championships from October 7 to 9, 2024, at the renowned Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Organized by the Odisha Athletics Association in collaboration with the Sports and Youth Services Department under the aegis of the Athletics Federation of India, the event will feature over…
New Delhi: In a crucial step towards celebrating and preserving India’s ancient maritime legacy, the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, convened a high-level meeting today with leading archaeologists, museologists, and historians from across the country. The meeting focused on developing a collaborative strategy to document and promote India’s maritime heritage, which has…
