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FIH Hockey Pro League: Indian Women’s Hockey Team Falls Short Against China
Rourkela: The Indian women's hockey team faced a disappointing start in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, succumbing to a narrow 1-2 loss against China at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Monday.
Despite taking an early…
Odisha Govt Expands KHUSI Scheme to KHUSI+, a step to boost Menstrual Hygiene
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has taken a significant stride in women's health and hygiene by expanding the successful KHUSI Scheme to KHUSI+. Launched in 2018, the KHUSI Scheme aimed at providing free sanitary napkins to adolescent…
Odisha Govt approves Second High-Level Bridge Over Mahanadi River
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance road connectivity between Boudh and Sonepur districts, the Odisha government has given the go-ahead for the construction of the second high-level (HL) bridge over the Mahanadi River. The…
Cuttack and Kendrapara Triumph in Nua-O State Football Tournament
Bhubaneswar: The thrilling Nua-O State Football Tournament, orchestrated by the Sports and Youth Services Department of the Government of Odisha, reached its exciting conclusion in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Over twelve days of intense football…
Odisha Govt approves SWAYAM Scheme Empowering Rural Youth
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move towards fostering self-employment opportunities for the youth, the Odisha Government has given its nod to the "SWAYAM" Scheme. This initiative, targeted at individuals in the age group of 18-35 years (18-40…
Odisha Govt Extends Malati Devi Prak Vidyalaya Paridhan Yojana Till 2026-27
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards enhancing early childhood education, the Odisha Government has decided to extend the Malati Devi Prak Vidyalaya Paridhan Yojana until the financial year 2026-27. This State Sector Scheme focuses on…
Odisha Govt to Distribute Jute Bags and Livelihood Assistance to PDS Beneficiaries
Bhubaneswar: In a significant welfare move, the Odisha Government, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has sanctioned the distribution of two jute carry bags and Rs. 1,000 as livelihood assistance to each family benefiting from the Public…
Odisha Cabinet approves Rs.656.73 Crore for Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monument Revival Action…
Bhubaneswar: In a pivotal move, the Odisha Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, granted approval on Monday for Rs.656.73 crore to be allocated to the Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monument Revival Action (EKAMRA)…
Odisha to Host ‘Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha’ to Boost Fisheries and Animal Husbandry
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote modern technology adoption in the fisheries and animal husbandry sector, the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department of Odisha is set to host the first-ever state-level event, 'Matsya-Pranee…
Odisha Aims to Cover 4 Lakh Hectares Under Rice Fallow Management Program
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to enhance agricultural productivity and utilize fallow lands efficiently, the Odisha government has set an ambitious target of covering 4 lakh hectares of farmland under the "Comprehensive Project on Rice Fallow…