Odisha Launches Nutrition at Doorstep Programme: Distribution of Chicks to Combat Malnutrition and Anaemia

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards addressing malnutrition and anaemia, Ranendra Pratap Swain, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, flagged off the distribution of chicks to over seven lakh families under the Nutrition at Doorstep Programme. The event, held at Krushi Bhawan, saw officials from all districts participating via video…

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Cuttack’s Unique Silver Filigree Granted Geographical Indication (GI) Tag

Bhubaneswar: Cuttack’s renowned Rupa Tarakasi, or silver filigree, a distinctive craft exclusive to Odisha, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai. This accolade brings the total number of products with GI tags in Odisha to 26. The Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts Corporation Ltd (UTKALIKA) took the initiative to…

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Inaugurates Teaching Hospitals, Marks Milestone in Healthcare Sector

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development for the health education and healthcare sector in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated teaching hospitals in five government medical colleges and laid the foundation for the transformation of four medical colleges in the state. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the Chief Minister dedicating 650-bedded Bhima Bhoi Medical College & Hospital…

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Odisha Govt Raises Monthly Remuneration for Physically Disabled Education Volunteers (PHIEV)

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has taken a significant step towards recognizing and supporting the contributions of Physically Disabled Education Volunteers (PHIEV) engaged in Gram Panchayats to provide education and special services to differently-abled school students. In a recent announcement, the government has increased the monthly remuneration for PHIEV from Rs 5379 to Rs 10,000. This decision…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Inaugurate 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Unveils Rs 15,000 Crore Development Blitz in Krishnanagar, West Bengal

Krishnanagar:  In a transformative move towards bolstering West Bengal’s economic landscape, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated a slew of development projects worth Rs 15,000 crore in Krishnanagar, Nadia district, today. These initiatives span critical sectors such as power, rail, and road, marking a significant stride in the state’s march towards progress.

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Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan Welcomes Public Amidst Extended Hours for Udyan Utsav-1, 2024

New Delhi:  In a bid to offer citizens an extended rendezvous with nature and history, the iconic Amrit Udyan of Rashtrapati Bhavan is now open for public viewing until March 31, 2024, as part of Udyan Utsav-1, 2024. This announcement brings exciting news for enthusiasts and nature lovers seeking to explore the verdant beauty of the President’s estate.

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