Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Warehouse Corporation (OSWC) handed over a dividend cheque of ₹4.36 crore to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhavan today. The dividend pertains to the financial years 2019-20 and 2020-21. The cheque was presented in the presence of Minister for Cooperation, Handlooms, and Textiles, Pradeep Bala Samanta, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the three-day Krushi Odisha-2025 event on Friday at the Biju Patnaik Ground, Baramunda, emphasizing the importance of sustainable food systems to ensure food security and environmental conservation. “If our food system is sustainable, our people will not face food shortages, nor will there be adverse environmental impacts,” said…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has launched new domestic flight services connecting Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, to Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, and Patna, as well as Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda, to Hyderabad, Raipur, and Lucknow. This significant step in enhancing air connectivity comes under the New Destination Policy (NDP) 2024, initiated under the visionary…
Bhubaneswar: The Krushi Odisha Mela 2025, Odisha’s flagship annual agricultural event organized by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, commenced today at the Biju Patnaik Ground, Bhubaneswar. This three-day event celebrates the state’s agricultural achievements while paving the way for transformative advancements in the sector. The inaugural day featured a session titled “Transforming Agriculture…
Bhubaneswar: The State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) organized a Refresher Training Programme on “Urban Governance” for Community Organisers, MIS professionals/consultants, and accountants from all 115 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across Odisha. The initiative, under the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, aims to strengthen urban governance and build capacity at the grassroots level. Addressing the…
Bhubaneswar: Haribabu Kambhampati officially assumed office as the 27th Governor of Odisha on Friday. The oath of office was administered by Orissa High Court Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh during a ceremonial event held at the Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. The event was attended by a host of dignitaries, including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi,…
Bhubaneswar: Tigress Zeenat, a three-year-old translocated from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR), has been successfully reintroduced to the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha. Her return marks the culmination of a coordinated rescue mission after she strayed out of the reserve and was tracked across three states. Zeenat, initially released in Similipal’s core area on…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark initiative to bolster financial inclusion and empower women entrepreneurs, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Mission Shakti Department, Women and Child Development, and Tourism, Pravati Parida, chaired a high-level meeting with representatives from leading banks in the state. The meeting focused on advancing credit linkage for Self-Help Groups (SHGs), supporting…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to transform its healthcare landscape with the launch of the National Digital Health Mission. Announced by Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, this initiative will provide citizens with a centralized platform to access their complete medical history, simplifying healthcare processes and improving treatment outcomes. Central to this groundbreaking initiative is the introduction…
Bhubaneswar: In a heartfelt gesture to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s freedom fighters, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a substantial increase in their monthly pensions at the All India Freedom Fighters Day Festival held in the capital today. The revised pension scheme significantly enhances the financial support provided to those who participated in…
