RACP Adalat Continues for Second Day, Receives 256 Applications from Forest Department Employees

Bhubaneswar: The second day of the Revised Assured Career Progression (RACP) Adalat of the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department was held today at Aranya Bhavan Conference Hall, witnessing an overwhelming response from retired and working employees seeking redressal for their grievances. The Adalat was chaired by Additional Secretary and Chairman of the RACP Adalat…

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Foreign Tour Operators Explore Odisha’s Heritage and Natural Wonders in Familiarization Tour

Bhubaneswar: In an effort to position Odisha as a premier global travel destination, the state government has organized a familiarization tour for foreign tour operators (FTOs) as part of the 6th Odisha Travel Bazar. The initiative, jointly hosted by the Odisha Tourism Department and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), aims…

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Community Seed Festival in Nayagarh Promotes Organic Farming and Biodiversity Conservation

Nayagarh: A significant event for local farmers, the Community Seed Festival took place at Mantukhaman village under Beruhanbari Gram Panchayat in Nuagaon Block, Nayagarh. Organized by Sambhav in collaboration with a women farmers’ group, the festival brought together a wide array of community members, environmentalists, and agriculture advocates to reinforce the importance of sustainable farming…

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Odisha Govt Pledges ₹10 Crore for Baba Akhandalamani Temple Development

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance religious tourism and infrastructure, the Odisha government has allocated ₹10 crore for the development of the historic Baba Akhandalamani Temple at Aradi in Bhadrak district. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri. Earlier in the day, Deputy CM…

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Odisha Govt Gears Up for Puri Rath Yatra 2025 with Advanced Security and Crowd Management Measures

Bhubaneswar: With the grand Puri Rath Yatra 2025 fast approaching, the Odisha government has begun meticulous preparations to ensure seamless crowd management and security during the annual festival of Lord Jagannath. A high-level preliminary meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, was held at Lok Seva Bhavan today to strategize key aspects of the event….

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Odisha Govt Reviews Final Preparations for Lord Lingaraj’s Jagar Jatra

Bhubaneswar: With the much-awaited Jagar Jatra of Lord Lingaraj set to take place on Wednesday, the Odisha government conducted a final review meeting to ensure seamless arrangements for the grand religious event. The high-level meeting, chaired by Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, focused on coordination among departments and officials to facilitate a smooth…

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Odisha Travel Bazaar 2025 Kicks Off with B2B Exhibition and Adventure Tourism Workshop

Bhubaneswar: The 6th edition of the Odisha Travel Bazaar (OTB) 2025 commenced  with a major B2B exhibition aimed at positioning Odisha as a premier tourism and investment hub. Organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with FICCI, the three-day event is bringing together leading domestic tour operators and Odisha-based sellers, fostering…

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Forest Department Holds RACP Adalat in Bhubaneswar to Address Employee Grievances

Bhubaneswar: The Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department of Odisha conducted the RACP Adalat at Aranya Bhavan Conference Hall today, providing a crucial platform for addressing the grievances of retired and working employees deprived of benefits under the Revised Assured Career Progression (RACP) Scheme. The meeting was chaired by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and…

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Odisha to Conduct State-Level Mock Exercise on Chemical & Industrial Disaster Management

Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to enhance disaster preparedness, the Odisha government, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), will conduct a State-level Mock Exercise on Chemical & Industrial Disaster Management on February 28, 2025. The exercise will take place across 24 industrial locations in 16 districts, including Angul, Dhenkanal, Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack,…

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Odisha’s State Vaccine Store Becomes First in India to Receive ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Quality Management

Bhubaneswar: In a historic achievement, the State Vaccine Store of Odisha has become the first in India to receive the ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP). This prestigious certification underscores Odisha’s commitment to maintaining world-class standards in vaccine storage, cold chain management, and supply chain efficiency. The certification was…

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