Bhubaneswar: Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district will remain closed to tourists from January 14 to 22, 2025, to facilitate the annual saltwater crocodile census, the Forest Department announced. A comprehensive operation has been planned, involving 22 teams and around 100 personnel, including forest officials, wildlife researchers, and trained locals, to ensure the census is…
Bhubaneswar The paddy procurement process for the current Kharif season is in full swing across Odisha, with the state government implementing strict monitoring mechanisms to ensure transparency and efficiency at every mandi. The government has instructed the district administrations to keep a close vigil, ensuring that no eligible farmer faces difficulties during procurement. Paddy procurement is…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards accelerating green economic growth, the Planning and Convergence Department of Odisha Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) today. The agreement aims to advance sustainable development in Odisha through the Green Odisha Initiative. The MoU signing ceremony was held at…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has issued a stern warning against ineligible beneficiaries who have availed funds under the Subhadra Yojana. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida today cautioned that strict action will be taken against individuals found to have received benefits without meeting the eligibility criteria. Addressing the media, Parida urged ineligible recipients to come forward…
New Delhi: Hockey India has announced that tickets for all matches of the upcoming Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 in Ranchi and Rourkela will be free of cost. This move aims to bring the sport closer to its fans while encouraging greater participation and support for the game. The decision aligns with Hockey India’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark announcement, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed that the Odisha government is actively considering introducing education in the Santali language, spanning from kindergarten to post-graduation. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the 7th annual conference of the All India Santali Writers’ Association-Odisha branch at Ashok Batika in Keonjhar. Highlighting…
Bhubaneswar, December 17, 2024: In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the Odisha Government has appointed senior IAS officer Bishnupada Sethi as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the General Administration & Public Grievance Department. Sethi, a 1995-batch IAS officer, is currently serving as Principal Secretary of the Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government took a significant step toward ensuring passenger safety in inland water transport through its flagship scheme, Sahid Baji Rout Noujatra Suraksha Yojana. The Commerce & Transport Department, under the leadership of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, conducted a virtual meeting with District Collectors and District Magistrates to discuss the scheme’s implementation and…
Puri: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) commenced the long-awaited repair and renovation work of the Ratna Bhandar of Puri Srimandir on Tuesday. The repair process, which will follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Odisha government, aims to ensure structural stability while preserving the temple’s sanctity and rituals. The repair work is…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi listened to the grievances of around 1,000 citizens at his weekly grievance cell on Monday. The Chief Minister began the session by hearing the concerns of differently-abled individuals. Approximately 30 Divyangs from across the state submitted their issues, with Majhi personally engaging with each one to understand their…
