Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has made a groundbreaking decision to double the assistance provided under the ‘Mamata Yojana,’ a move aimed at supporting pregnant women in the state. Presently, beneficiaries receive Rs 5,000 in two installments, but with the Chief Minister’s recent decision, pregnant women will now receive an enhanced assistance amount of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant recognition of excellence in healthcare services, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik presented the “Chief Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Healthcare Services” today, honouring individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions. The ceremony, held at the state convention centre in Lok Seva Bhawan, saw the presentation of 153 awards across six categories in…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at providing relief to consumers, the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has announced a reduction in the retail supply tariff for the domestic category. The decision results in a 10-paise reduction in each slab of the domestic category. It’s important to note that the retail supply tariffs for all other categories…
Bhubaneswar: VK Pandian, Chairman of Odisha 5T, revealed details of the Nua-O Magic Smart Card during an event in Jajpur district. The announcement stated that all eligible students in the state would receive the Nua-O Magic Smart Cards by August. These smart cards come equipped with a range of benefits, including discounts on bus and…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment has taken a proactive step to acknowledge and reward exceptional performance among its employees. The department aims to foster a culture of excellence by felicitating outstanding individuals on a monthly basis and promoting their achievements on social media platforms. Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee highlighted that…
Mumbai: The cricket fraternity, particularly the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is in deep sorrow over the demise of Dattajirao Gaekwad, the former India captain and the nation’s oldest Test cricketer. Gaekwad, who led India on a significant tour of England in 1959, passed away in his hometown Vadodara at the age…
Bhubaneswar: Strengthening its presence in Odisha, technology giant Incture has inaugurated its second development center in Bhubaneswar. The ceremony took place at Fortune Tower, Bhubaneswar, with the presence of Tusharkanti Behera, Minister of Electronics & Information Technology (E&IT), Manoj Kumar Mishra, Principal Secretary of E&IT Department, Manas Ranjan Panda, Special Secretary of E&IT, and other…
Bhubaneswar: The candidates from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) submitted their nominations on Tuesday for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for February 27, 2024. Renowned BJD leader Debashish Samantaray and Biju Yuva Janata Dal (BJYD) Vice-President Subhasish Khuntia filed their nomination papers in the presence of Abanikant Patnaik, the Returning Officer of the Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable tale of community-driven development, the Baisakhi Mahasangha in Bhubaneswar has achieved a significant milestone by completing the construction of a park under the “MUKTA” initiative. Laxmipriya Raut, a representative from Baisakhi Mahasangha, shared insights into the group’s transformative journey, highlighting their newfound identity and the positive ripple effects felt within the…
New Delhi: In a significant move towards sustainable development and promoting clean energy, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced the launch of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a rooftop solar scheme aimed at providing free electricity to households across the nation.
