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…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha, is set to host “Krushi Odisha 2025,” a three-day flagship agricultural event from January 3 to 5 at the Biju Patnaik Playground, Baramunda, Bhubaneswar. This highly anticipated event will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, with Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital is set to host the much-anticipated State-Level Adivasi Mela 2025, a celebration of tribal heritage and culture that promises to transport visitors to a traditional tribal village. Scheduled to run from January 5 to January 16 at the Unit-3 IDCO Exhibition Ground. This year’s fair holds special significance as it coincides with…
Bhubaneswar: In a minor reshuffle of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Odisha government on Thursday transferred and reassigned responsibilities to five senior officers across key departments. NBS Rajput, a 1999-batch IAS officer currently serving as the Principal Secretary to the Governor, has been given additional responsibility as Principal Secretary to the Government in the…
