Bhubaneswar: A three-day national workshop on the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 began today at Lokseva Bhavan, focusing on its implementation in Odisha. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and State School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond were among the prominent attendees who shared their perspectives on the transformative policy….
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre today, a 110-bed facility offering free care for terminally ill cancer patients. Established through the efforts of the Bangalore Hospice Trust’s Karunashraya institution and philanthropic contributions from Sushmita and Subroto Bagchi, the center aims to provide compassionate care and foster research in…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State NSS Awards Ceremony for the year 2023-24 was held today under the auspices of the Higher Education Department, honoring 20 individuals and units for their remarkable contributions to social service. The awards recognized 12 volunteers, three program officers, and three NSS units for their exceptional efforts in advancing the objectives of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a significant increase in the transportation rate for grains such as rice and wheat under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme, raising the maximum price per quintal from ₹75 to ₹150. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved the proposal, according to a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The…
Bhubaneswar: The budget session of the 17th Odisha Assembly is scheduled to commence on February 17, 2025, with the Governor’s address. On the same day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will present the State Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the House. According to the schedule released by the Assembly Secretariat, the session will…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) conducted a public hearing today with landowners from Andharua and Daspur areas to discuss the draft Town Planning (TP) Scheme-8. This initiative is part of the city’s efforts to develop its inner ring road and enhance peri-urban infrastructure. Landowners from the designated mouzas actively participated in the meeting, offering…
Bhubaneswar: In a high-level meeting held at Kharvela Bhavan on Monday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called for an intensified focus on expanding public welfare initiatives and meeting fiscal targets. The Council of Ministers meeting, attended by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, cabinet ministers, and senior officials, reviewed the performance of various…
Bhubaneswar: The paddy procurement process for the current Kharif season is underway in Odisha, with an impressive 17,49,987 farmers from all 30 districts registered to participate. The procurement drive began in Bargarh district on November 20 and will continue across the state until March 31. Bargarh district leads the registration tally with 1,55,617 farmers, while…
Berhampur: The annual dolphin census commenced in the Chilika Wildlife Division on Monday, following the mid-winter waterfowl count. This three-day exercise aims to assess the dolphin population in Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, which is home to the iconic Irrawaddy dolphin. A total of 18 groups, each comprising 5–8 members, including experts from the Wildlife…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a significant increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for Kharif millet under the Shree Anna Abhiyan, aiming to empower farmers and boost millet cultivation in the state. During a review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Department of Agriculture…
