Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja chaired a high-level video conference with Collectors, District Magistrates, and Superintendents of Police to discuss key governance issues, with a significant focus on curbing illegal mining of minor minerals across the state. Emphasizing the need for a rigorous enforcement drive, the Chief Secretary directed district authorities to conduct extensive raids…
Bhubaneswar: Minister for Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Krushna Chandra Patra held discussions with Elisabeth Faure, Representative and Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), on enhancing food security and nutrition initiatives in Odisha. During the meeting, Minister Patra outlined the state government’s proactive measures to ensure food availability and improve nutrition…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has disbursed ₹5,000 each to over 2.30 lakh women beneficiaries in the final phase of the first installment under the Subhadra Yojana, marking a significant milestone in the state’s flagship welfare initiative. This latest disbursement amounts to over ₹115 crore, reinforcing the government’s commitment to women’s financial empowerment. Announcing the completion…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, Ranjana Chopra and Santosh Kumar Sarangi, two senior IAS officers of the Odisha cadre, have been empanelled for holding posts at the secretary level in the Central Government. As per an official notification, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the empanelment of 37 IAS officers, including Chopra…
Odisha: To enhance early childhood development and support rural families struggling with childcare, Gram Vikas, with backing from the Azim Premji Foundation, launched the Shishu Ghar initiative in February 2024. The community-owned creche program now operates in 61 villages across Odisha’s Kandhamal, Gajapati, and Kalahandi districts, providing essential care, nutrition, and early learning to 421…
Bhubaneswar: Air connectivity from Odisha’s capital is set to expand with the launch of direct flights to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Starting March 30, Air India Express will operate daily flights on these routes under the Odisha government’s New Destination Policy. Announcing the development, the Chief…
Bhubaneswar: IPS officer Jagmohan Meena has officially taken charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Bhubaneswar, succeeding Pinak Mishra. A 2013-batch officer, Meena emphasized his commitment to ensuring law and order while prioritizing citizen-centric policing. Speaking at a press conference after assuming office, Meena highlighted the importance of swift investigations and immediate…
Bhubaneswar: To promote coffee cultivation in Odisha, MJ Dinesh, Chairman of the Coffee Board, met with Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmer Empowerment, and Energy, at Lok Seva Bhawan today. The meeting focused on exploring ways to enhance coffee production and expand market access for Odisha’s growing coffee…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape its urban landscape with the launch of the Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation & Reforms (ANKUR) initiative. In a key development, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD), Usha Padhee chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials and urban experts to outline the framework for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a new colour code for all government and PM-SHRI schools in the state. The walls of the school buildings will be painted in shades of orange frost, with orange tan borders. The new colour code will be applied to all school buildings during construction, repairs, and renovations, replacing all…
