Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been allocated ₹676.7 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) to boost higher education infrastructure, skill development, and research initiatives across the state. Of this, ₹408.7 crore will be contributed by the Central Government, while the state government will provide ₹268 crore, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced today at…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to enhance its air connectivity with the introduction of direct flights linking the state to nine major cities across India. The state government announced today that these services would commence in the first week of January 2025, providing a significant boost to regional connectivity and economic development. According to a statement…
Bhubaneswar: The General Administration & Public Grievances Department of Odisha has directed all government employees to submit their annual property statements for the year 2024 by January 31, 2025. The directive was communicated through a circular issued to all government departments, heads of departments, Revenue Divisional Commissioners (RDCs), and Collectors & District Magistrates. Under the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has extended the deadline for farmers to report crop damage caused by last week’s unseasonal rains and claim compensation to January 1, 2025. This marks the second extension, with the original deadline set for December 29 and previously extended to December 31. The decision, announced on Monday, aims to ensure that…
Cuttack: Cuttack Heritage Walks (CHW) celebrated a landmark achievement with the successful completion of its 68th heritage walk on Sunday. The event, which attracted around 30 history enthusiasts, was marked by the unveiling of a photo book titled Vignettes of Baliyatra, capturing the grandeur of Baliyatra 2024. The walk began at the historic Barabati Fort…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced on Monday that the state’s flagship women-focused financial assistance program, the Subhadra Yojana, will provide support to beneficiaries in three phases during 2025. Addressing the media, Deputy CM Parida revealed that the first installment of financial assistance will be disbursed before March 8, followed by releases on…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has allocated ₹1 crore to ensure the grand success of Dhanu Jatra-2025, slated to be held in Bargarh district from 3rd to 13th January. This iconic festival, a vibrant showcase of Odisha’s cultural heritage, is being elevated with new initiatives aimed at securing international recognition, as highlighted by Culture Minister Suryabanshi…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Sunday visited Ranpur block in Nayagarh district to assess the crop damage caused by unseasonal rains between December 20 and 26. Accompanied by Assembly Speaker and Ranpur MLA Surama Padhy and Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari, the Chief Minister interacted with affected farmers and assured them of comprehensive support….
Baripada: Tigress Zeenat, who strayed from Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve and ventured into the forests of West Bengal, was tranquilized on Sunday afternoon in Bankura district’s Gopalpur forest. Efforts are now underway to transport her safely back to Odisha, officials said. The operation, led by a joint team from Odisha and West Bengal’s Forest Departments,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials to complete the assessment of crop damage caused by unseasonal rains and identify affected farmers by December 30. In a review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan today, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for meticulous efforts to ensure that no farmer is left out of…
