Odisha Prepares for 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Preparations are in full swing for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), set to be held in Odisha’s capital, Bhubaneswar, from January 8 to 10, 2024. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra presided over a preparatory meeting today, attended by MLAs, Mayor Sulochana Das, and senior officials. The meeting aimed to finalize…

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Odisha Committed to Strengthening Consumer Protection, Celebrates National Consumer Day

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the state government’s dedication to making the consumer protection campaign a success through active collaboration with government bodies, private organizations, civil society, and the media during the state-level National Consumer Day celebration held at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Center on Tuesday. During the event, the Chief…

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Odisha CM and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurate Atal Bihari Vajpayee Statue in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan jointly inaugurated the statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Bellevue Square in Cuttack on Tuesday. The statue, skillfully crafted under the guidance of artist Sanjib Biswal, was created by a team of 18 artisans in just 35 days. The…

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Two-Day State-Level FPO Training Program Concludes in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Empowerment (DAFE), Government of Odisha, in collaboration with The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies (NPS), successfully conducted a three-batch, two-day state-level training program for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) at the State Institute of Training and Extension (SITE), Bhubaneswar….

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Inauguration of Dialysis Unit at ESI Hospital in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: A new dialysis unit exclusively for insured employees and their families was inaugurated today at ESI Hospital in Bhubaneswar. Ganesh Ram SingKhuntia, Minister of State for Labour and Employees’ Insurance, Forest, Environment and Climate Change, inaugurated the facility and expressed his happiness, stating, “Today is a moment of joy for all of us. With…

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NHM Odisha Conducts Review Meeting on Quality Assurance; Ganjam and Berhampur Units Felicitated for NQAS Certification

Bhubaneswar: The National Health Mission (NHM), Odisha, organized a State-Level Review Meeting on Quality Assurance Initiatives, highlighting the critical role of high-quality care in building a robust and sustainable health system. The meeting, held in Bhubaneswar, brought together health officials from across the state to assess progress and set the roadmap for achieving excellence in…

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Orissa High Court Directs Preparation of Second Merit List for 4,000 Junior Teachers’ Posts

Bhubaneswar: In a significant judicial development, the Orissa High Court today directed the preparation of a second merit list to fill the remaining 4,000 junior teachers’ posts lying vacant across the state. The High Court issued this order after hearing a petition filed by aspirants who were previously denied appointment despite being eligible under the…

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Odisha Govt to Provide Compensation for Farmers Affected by Unseasonal Rainfall

Bhubaneswar: Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced on Monday that the Odisha state government will provide compensation to farmers for crop losses caused by unseasonal rainfall within the next five days. Addressing the media in Bhubaneswar, Minister Pujari stated that district administrations have been instructed to conduct a thorough assessment of the crop…

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