Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cabinet has officially approved the launch of the Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana (MKY), a comprehensive state sector umbrella scheme designed to enhance milk production across the state. The initiative will span five years, from the Financial Year 2024-25 to 2028-29, with a substantial budgetary outlay of ₹1,423.47 crore. The MKY encompasses various…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday granted post facto approval for the revision of the fee structure for the Advocate General’s appearances before the High Court, Supreme Court, and various authorities and tribunals. This move comes in response to the substantial increase in the price index and the changing socio-economic conditions in the state. According…
Bhubaneswar: The 2nd ProDG Classical Chess Tournament, organized by the Professional Chess Training Academy (PRO-CHESS-TA) in collaboration with the Sports & Youth Services Department, began today with over 100 participants competing for top honors. The tournament, running from 28th September to 2nd October, is set to be one of the most prestigious state-level chess events this…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance transparency and promote informed decision-making, the Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved the ‘Data Dissemination Policy of Official Statistics, 2024’ for the Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DE&S) under the Planning & Convergence Department. According to an official press release, the policy will provide a comprehensive framework for the timely release of statistical…
New Delhi: In a spectacular tribute to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) 92nd anniversary, a 7,000-kilometer-long car rally named ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ is set to be organized, traveling from Thoise in Ladakh to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will give a ceremonial send-off to the rally at the National War Memorial, New…
New Delhi: On the eve of World Rabies Day, Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, chaired a National Webinar aimed at ramping up the country’s efforts to eliminate dog-mediated rabies. The virtual event saw participation from over 1,000 attendees, including officers from State…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi delivered a compelling address at the concluding session of the two-day conference of Collectors and Superintendents of Police (SPs), emphasizing the need for accountability, transparency, and public trust in law enforcement. Majhi praised the Odisha Police as “disciplined, people-oriented, and efficient,” while also highlighting areas for improvement, particularly in…
Bhubaneswar: A special session focused on strengthening inter-departmental coordination to enhance women’s safety in Odisha was convened today, on the second day of the two-day conference of District Collectors and Superintendents of Police (SPs). The session, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, brought together senior officials from various departments, highlighting the state’s commitment to…
California: A rare celestial event is set to unfold as a small asteroid, known as 2024 PT5, will be captured by Earth’s gravitational pull, temporarily becoming a “mini-moon” from September 29 to November 25. While this phenomenon has sparked excitement among stargazers and space enthusiasts, the mini-moon will be too faint to see with the…
New Delhi: Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW), held a meeting with Martin Raiser, Vice-President for the South Asian Region at the World Bank, to discuss agricultural priorities and deepen collaboration on critical issues. The meeting, held yesterday at Krishi Bhawan, focused on enhancing sustainable agricultural practices, improving…
