Bhubaneswar: A new and exclusive exotic primate enclosure was inaugurated today at the Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) by Odisha’s Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia. The state-of-the-art enclosure is set to house seven species of primates from around the world, showcasing the park’s commitment to conservation and visitor engagement. Designed with a…
Bhubaneswar: The International Symposium on Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods, inaugurated by Odisha’s Chief Minister at the Convention Centre in Lokseva Bhawan, kicked off with dynamic discussions on reviving neglected and underutilized crops (NUS) and enhancing their market potential. This two-day event brought together global and national experts to explore the nutritional and economic promise…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today appealed to the people of Odisha to offer millet prasad to Goddess Laxmi during the Manabasa ritual in the upcoming Hindu month of Margashira. The call was made while the Chief Minister inaugurated a two-day international symposium on ‘Shree Anna & Forgotten Foods’ in Bhubaneswar, aiming to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to host the 5th EMRS National Cultural and Literary Festival & Kala Utsav—‘UDBHAV,’ from November 12 to 15, 2024. Organized by the Department of STSC Development & M&BCW, Government of Odisha, and funded by the National Educational Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), the event will be held at Sikhya O…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday officially approved the rollout of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP-2020) across higher education institutions in the state, with implementation set to begin in the current academic year (2024-25). The new policy will be applied in all public universities and affiliated colleges under the Odisha Higher…
Bhubaneswar: Sambalpur Zoo celebrated a landmark moment as its newly paired leopards, Raja and Rani, began mating soon after being introduced to the same enclosure, sparking hopes for the birth of leopard cubs in Odisha’s zoos—the first since 1982 at Nandankanan Zoo. The male leopard, Raja, aged eight, was rescued from Nuapada district in November…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a monthly honorarium of ₹30,000 for all living Padma awardees from Odisha. This move will benefit 55 distinguished recipients, recognizing their contributions to society and honoring their achievements on behalf of the state. The newly introduced honorarium is expected to cost the state…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday issued a notification for a minor reshuffle of senior IAS officers, with several key appointments and additional charges being reassigned to streamline governance across departments. As per the notification from the General Administration & Public Grievance Department, 1993-batch IAS officer Deoranjan Kumar Singh, currently serving as Additional Chief Secretary…
Mayurbhanj: Tigress Jamuna, recently relocated from Maharashtra’s Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, has now been released into the core area of Odisha’s Similipal Forest, Deputy Director Dr. Samrat Gowda of the Similipal South Wildlife Division announced on Saturday. Jamuna left her soft enclosure at approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, making her way into the dense core of…
Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education Department of Odisha held a virtual review meeting focused on ensuring safe and nutritious mid-day meals (MDM) for students across all districts under the PM-Poshan scheme. The meeting was chaired by Commissioner-cum-Secretary Shalini Pandit, with district education officers (DEOs) and State Nodal Officer (PM-Poshan) Raghuram R. Iyer in attendance….
