New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been honored as the best state in India for road safety initiatives at the sixth edition of FICCI’s Road Safety Conclave held in New Delhi. The award was presented by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, Joint Transport Commissioner (Road Safety), received the accolade on…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, announced that a comprehensive micro and ground-level action plan to contain bird flu has been fully implemented following an outbreak in two blocks of Puri district. The outbreak, reported on 23 August 2024 in Satyabadi and Pipili blocks, had its epicenters at Raichakradharpur and Abalpur,…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has officially launched the Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program, also known as the Vehicle Scrapping Policy, aimed at phasing out old, polluting vehicles across India. The program aims to create an ecosystem for scrapping unfit vehicles through a nationwide network of Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facilities (RVSFs) and…
Bhubaneswar: Valerie N. Guarnieri, Assistant Executive Director for Program and Policy Development at the World Food Programme (WFP), met with Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, to discuss ongoing and future collaborations between WFP and the state government. The meeting took place during Guarnieri’s visit to Odisha, where she engaged with state…
Bhubaneswar: The “UK-India Strategic Trade Workshop: Strengthening Millets Value Chains (State, National, and Global)” was successfully held at Krushi Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, jointly organised by the University of York and the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha. The workshop aimed to explore ways to enhance Shree Anna (millets) value chains at the state,…
New Delhi: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) hosted a series of significant events today, showcasing its ongoing commitment to recognizing the contributions of retiring central government employees and enhancing support for those preparing to retire. The day began with the 7th Anubhav Awards ceremony, held to honor exceptional contributions made by central…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved a progressive expansion of the Central Sector Scheme of financing under the ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’ (AIF). This significant move is aimed at enhancing and strengthening agricultural infrastructure across the country, making the scheme more attractive, impactful, and inclusive. Key Highlights of the Expansion: Viable Farming Assets: The scheme…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved 12 new project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with a total estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. This ambitious initiative will establish a network of industrial smart cities across India,…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three major railway projects with a total estimated cost of Rs 6,456 crore. These projects are aimed at enhancing logistical efficiency, expanding railway capacity, and fostering economic growth by improving transportation networks across India. The approved projects are…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for the third batch of ascending e-auctions for 730 private FM radio channels across 234 new cities, with an estimated reserve price of Rs. 784.87 crore under the Private FM Radio Phase III Policy. Alongside this, the Cabinet greenlit the establishment…
