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…
Bhubaneswar: Air India Express has inaugurated direct flights connecting Bhubaneswar to Patna, marking a major milestone in enhancing connectivity between the two state capitals. The Bhubaneswar-Patna route is part of the airline’s broader expansion, which also includes new services to Bengaluru and Hyderabad from Patna. The Bhubaneswar-Patna flight departs daily at 2:55 PM and lands…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has undertaken a significant reshuffling of administrative personnel, transferring several officers from the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS), Odisha Revenue Service (ORS), and Odisha Municipal Administrative Service (OMAS) to new positions. As per a notification from the Housing and Urban Development Department, 11 OAS officers, 17 ORS officers, and 2 OMAS officers…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a groundbreaking step to enhance citizen services by introducing two innovative digital platforms. Through partnerships with IndusInd Bank, PeLocal Fintech Private Limited, and Emertech RND Solutions Private Limited, the initiative aims to simplify municipal services and improve public engagement. A key highlight of the initiative is the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department held a crucial review meeting on Wednesday to assess the state’s readiness to address potential cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). The meeting, chaired by Commissioner-cum-Secretary Ashwati S, concluded with assurances that there is no cause for public concern at present. Officials confirmed that no cases of…
Bhubaneswar: The inaugural meeting of the State Level Insurance Committee (SLIC) was held today in Bhubaneswar, chaired by Development Commissioner cum Additional Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, IAS. The SLIC is envisioned as a tripartite institutional mechanism involving the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI), the Odisha State Government, and insurance companies. Its primary objective…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has officially announced the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in all educational institutions under the School and Mass Education Department. The landmark decision, detailed in a notification issued on Wednesday, aims to strengthen the state’s education system by aligning with the National Curriculum Framework while incorporating local contextual…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure financial security and dignity for the elderly and differently-abled citizens, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today launched an enhanced pension scheme during his visit to Keonjhar district. Under the revamped scheme, individuals aged 80 years or above and those with a disability level of 80% or higher will receive a monthly…
