World Odia Language Award Conferred on Eminent Linguist Dr Debi Prasanna Pattanayak

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will bestow the inaugural World Odia Language Award upon distinguished Odia linguist Dr Debi Prasanna Pattanayak. The ceremony, scheduled to take place during the first World Odia Language Conference, will include the presentation of a citation and a prestigious award amounting to Rs 20 Lakhs. Dr Debi Prasanna Pattanayak, renowned…

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Odisha Receives Rs 10,536 Crore Boost in Union Interim Budget for Railway Projects

Bhubaneswar: In the Union Interim Budget 2024-25, Odisha secured a significant fund allocation of Rs 10,536 Crore under the proposed financial plans of ‘Viksit Bharat’ to undertake multiple railway projects in the state. Notably, the state is witnessing the ongoing progress of railway works spanning approximately 473 kilometers each day. The augmented funds are anticipated…

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Regional Workshop Focuses on Enhancing Food, Nutrition, Health, and WASH Outcomes for SHG Members

New Delhi:  The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), recently organized a two-day regional workshop to discuss strategies for improving food, nutrition, health, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) outcomes for over 9.98 crore members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their households across India. The workshop brought together 17 State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs) and various stakeholders.

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Finance Minister Sitharaman Affirms Government’s Commitment to Inclusive Development in Interim Budget 2024-25

New Delhi:  During the presentation of the Interim Budget 2024-25 in Parliament, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, reiterated the government’s steadfast commitment to prioritizing the welfare and development of four major segments – the ‘Garib’ (Poor), ‘Mahilayen’ (Women), ‘Yuva’ (Youth), and ‘Annadata’ (Farmer), under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister.

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