Bhubaneswar: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his wife, during their two-day visit to Odisha, immersed themselves in the state’s rich cultural heritage with stops at Raghurajpur village and the crafts museum, Kalabhoomi. On Saturday, the President and his wife visited the famed Raghurajpur village in Puri district, known for its pattachitra art and folk traditions….
Bhubaneswar: The eagerly awaited Hirakud Wetland Census 2025 commenced today, with a dedicated team of 70 birders spread across 32 teams conducting the enumeration. Covering the expansive 550 sq. km wetland, the census spans 21 sectors, from the Hirakud Lake to the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, aiming to document the region’s rich avian diversity. The previous census…
Bhubaneswar: As part of the annual tradition, the bird census at Chilika Lake will be conducted on January 18, 2025, under the aegis of the Chilika Development Authority. To ensure the success of this initiative, a training camp was held today, inaugurated by Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister, Sri Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia. Minister Singkhuntia…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing the state’s Vector Borne Disease Control Program, the Directorate of Public Health (DPH) in collaboration with PATH-CHRI (Centre for Health Research and Innovation) has launched a three-day training program for entomologists and insect collectors from both district and state units. The training, inaugurated today at a special session in…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a significant increase in the monthly salary of Junior Teachers (Schematic) working at the primary and upper-primary levels. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the decision to raise the monthly salary from Rs 11,000 to Rs 16,000. In addition to the salary hike, the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contribution…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has taken a monumental step toward renewable energy leadership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar. Spearheaded by Odisha’s Energy Department, this partnership aims to drive innovation, decarbonize industries, and position Odisha as a global leader in sustainable…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark event underscoring the growing partnership between Odisha and Singapore, His Excellency, President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, visited the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar today. The visit showcased the shared commitment of both regions to advancing skill development, innovation, and industrial collaboration. President Shanmugaratnam was warmly received by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced an enhanced monthly honorarium of ₹30,000 for the recipients of Padma Awards from the state. This new provision, effective from January 2025, reflects the state’s recognition of the invaluable contributions of its Padma awardees across various fields. The Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department issued a notification on Thursday,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off a special pilgrimage train from Bhubaneswar Railway Station on Friday, marking a significant moment for the Barishtha Nagrika Tirtha Yatra Yojana. This flagship initiative by the Odisha government is designed to fulfill the spiritual aspirations of economically disadvantaged senior citizens, including those living below the poverty line….
Bhubaneswar: As the Kharif season paddy procurement continues across the state, the Odisha government has intensified its efforts to ensure transparency and prevent the entry of out-of-state paddy into the local market. To maintain strict vigilance, 217 enforcement teams have been deployed across all districts, with each team working proactively to monitor vehicles transporting paddy from…
