Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) in Odisha has taken a significant leap forward in ensuring the security and welfare of transgender individuals. The government has introduced financial assistance for hostel facilities and economic activities under the “Sweekruti” scheme. Transgender persons often face challenges when it comes to…
Bhubaneswar: With an aim to improve the nutrition status of adolescent girls, pregnant women, lactating mothers and underweight children, the Odisha government has decided to launch Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana (MSPY). Informing about the decision Chief Secretary PK Jena said that Rs 3,354.40 crore will be spent under the project which will be implemented in…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recommended a proposal for the inclusion of Saora language in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India. The inclusion of Saora language will help preserve, promote and propagate Saora language and culture. Activities like publication, creation of contents and recognition will get momentum due…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of School and Mass Education has extended the last date for online submission of the Common Application Form (CAF) through Student Academic Management System (SAMS) Portal: www.samsodisha.gov.in for Admission in Plus II Courses to June 26. The decision was taken keeping in mind the requests of students, parents and school Heads concerned. Earlier,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s policymaking and governance delivery system has gone drastic changes in the last two decades enabling huge transformation in the state’s socio-economic and socio-cultural spheres positioning it as one of the aspirational and rapidly developing states in the country. Thanks to its robust governance mechanism and strong political willpower that has visibly repositioned ‘work’…
Bhubaneswar: The blue tigers won the Hero Intercontinental Cup 2023 at the Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. They registered their victory against Lebanon 2-0 with goals from skipper Sunil Chhetri and Lallianzuala Chhangte. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik handed the coveted trophy to the champions in front of a jubilant crowd. On this grand occasion, CM also…
Bhubaneswar: Sunil Chettri lead Indian team wins the Hero Intercontinental Cup held at Kalinga Stadium today. The Blue Tigers defeated Lebanon 2-0 in the finals. Both the teams gave a tough fight and in the first none could score. In the second half, the Indian team made a lead with 2 scores, while Lebanon struggled…
Bhubaneswar: Kerala’s Commonwealth Games medalist in men’s long jump Sreeshankar Murali stole the show on Sunday’s penultimate day of the 62nd National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship. In his opening preliminary round jump Kerala’s 24 years international athlete recorded 8.41m jump to better Budapest World Athletics Championship and Hangzhou Asian Games qualification marks. He also…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been conferred with 4th National Water Awards,2022 today as the 2nd Best State for the water resources conservation and management. Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Anu Garg received the award from the Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, in the presence of Jal Shakti Minister, Govt of India, at a function…
Bhubaneswar: Three athletes achieved the Hangzhou Asian Games qualification time in their respective events on the opening day of the 62nd National Inter State Senior Athletics Championship in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. Haryana’s international sprinter Anjali Devi dipped below the Asian Games qualification time of 52.89 seconds. During the women’s 400m heats today she clocked 52.96…
