Odisha Govt Proposes ‘Amruta Anna’ Project for Organic Rice in Shree Mandira Mahaprasad

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards promoting organic farming and ensuring chemical-free Mahaprasad at Shree Jagannath Temple, a consultation meeting was held at Krushi Bhavan Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of Shree Mandira and Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department. The meeting focused on the introduction of…

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Odisha Govt Increases Junior Teacher (Schematics) Salary to ₹16,000

Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for primary and upper primary school teachers, the Odisha government has announced a hike in the monthly remuneration of Junior Teacher (Schematics) engaged under the Samagra Shiksha scheme. The salary has been increased from ₹11,100 to ₹16,000, effective from Thursday. The state government issued a notification on Wednesday stating that…

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Odisha CM Expands Midday Meal Scheme to Class IX and X Students, Announces New School Initiatives

Cuttack: In a significant move to improve student nutrition and reduce dropout rates, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the state’s midday meal programme will now be extended to students of Class IX and X. The announcement was made during the centenary foundation day celebrations of Ranihat High School in Cuttack. The initiative,…

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Odisha Launches ₹511 Crore Maternity Scheme, Increases Benefit to ₹12,000 for Girl Child Birth

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving maternal health and encouraging the birth of girl children, the Odisha government has launched an integrated scheme, merging the existing Mamata scheme with the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the initiative on Tuesday, reinforcing the state’s commitment to maternal and child…

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Odisha Govt Strengthens Welfare Measures for Construction Workers

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s construction workers, known for their exceptional craftsmanship, were recognized for their contributions at the Khordha District Nirman Shramik Kalyan Samaroh, held at Jayadev Bhawan. Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, Bhubaneswar Ekamra MLA Babu Singh lauded their skills, calling them the “Viswakarmas of the modern era.” Singh emphasized that the government is…

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Odisha Strengthens Road Safety Measures, Aims for 50% Reduction in Accidents by 2030

Bhubaneswar: In a determined effort to enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities, a high-level review meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce and Transport Department. The meeting focused on assessing the progress of existing road safety initiatives and formulating new strategies to improve the state’s transportation network. During…

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Odisha Unveils State Action Plan on One Health, Announces Health Emergency Operation Center

Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward strengthening public health systems, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister unveiled the State Action Plan on One Health and released the Annual Report of IDSP-IHIP-2024 at a special event held at the Health & Family Welfare Department’s conference hall in Lok Seva Bhawan. A key highlight of the event…

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Odisha Govt Signs MoU with Cure International India Trust for Clubfoot Treatment

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cure International India Trust to implement a statewide Clubfoot Management Programme. The initiative aims to provide free treatment for children born with the congenital condition, ensuring early intervention and accessible care across the state. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, who…

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HIF Global India Eyes $1 Billion Investment in Odisha’s Renewable Energy Sector

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s investment momentum continues post the Utkarsh Odisha Conclave, with HIF Global India, a multinational company from Chile, expressing its interest in investing $1 billion in the state’s renewable energy sector. The company presented its proposal on e-fuel production before Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh…

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Winners of ‘Oh My Beautiful Odisha 2.0’ Photography Contest Felicitated

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Discoms, a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, honored the winners of the second edition of the ‘Oh My Beautiful Odisha 2.0’ photography contest at a grand ceremony in Bhubaneswar. The contest, which centered around the theme ‘Cultural Heritage of Odisha,’ received an overwhelming 5,000 entries from photography enthusiasts…

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