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…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha capital is in its final phase of preparations to host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025, slated for January 8. With thousands of overseas Indians expected to attend, the state government is pulling out all the stops to ensure a seamless and memorable experience. Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra led…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday called for an accelerated recruitment process to fill government vacancies, emphasizing the importance of a strong workforce for improving public services. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, was attended by chairpersons of various recruitment commissions and senior government officials. Highlighting the state’s ambitious target of recruiting…
Bhubaneswar: In a major healthcare initiative, Odisha’s Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling announced that women beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat scheme will be eligible for cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh, while male household members will receive coverage of ₹5 lakh. The scheme, set to roll out in Odisha this February, will provide beneficiaries access to…
