Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, emphasized the urgent need for energy conservation measures during a meeting held at Kharavela Bhawan. Senior officials from the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) presented plans for enhancing energy efficiency in the state. The meeting highlighted collaboration between EESL…
Bhubaneswar: Twelve Village Water Sanitation Committee (VWSC) members from nine districts in Odisha have been invited as special guests to attend the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi. The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti extended the invitation to the VWSC members from Cuttack, Nabarangpur, Koraput, Nuapada, Bargarh,…
Bhubaneswar: The CM Trophy Football Championship has commenced across Odisha, providing a significant platform to nurture young football talent under the age of 15. Organized by the Sports and Youth Services Department in collaboration with the Football Association of Odisha, the tournament aims to promote holistic sports development and identify emerging stars from the grassroots….
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen the cooperative sector and support rural communities, the Odisha government has established 1,542 new Primary Agricultural Cooperatives (PACS) and Large Tribal Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS). These cooperatives aim to empower farmers and marginalized groups through collective efforts and economic support. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the…
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…
