Bhubaneswar: In a pre-budget consultation meeting, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented a series of proposals aimed at bolstering the state’s economy and addressing regional development gaps. Majhi emphasized the need for greater financial flexibility under the States for Capital Investment (SACI) scheme and highlighted critical areas requiring immediate support. Majhi urged Union Finance…
Bhubaneswar: The 2024 edition of the state-level Sargiful festival came to a vibrant conclusion, showcasing the artistic, cultural, and academic talents of Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Scheduled Caste (SC) students from across Odisha. The event underscored the importance of nurturing young talent and fostering community pride. Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education, ST…
Bhubaneswar: A delegation from the America India Foundation Trust (AIF) today presented their projects and initiatives to Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, at the conference hall of Lok Seva Bhavan. The presentation was also attended by Minister of School & Mass Education, ST & SC…
Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education (S&ME) Department of the Odisha government on Friday announced the launch of the ‘Panchasakha Shikhya Setu’ initiative, a transformative effort aimed at enhancing school education through community participation and innovative collaboration. Building on the foundation of the former ‘Mo School Abhiyan,’ the Panchasakha Shikhya Setu initiative aspires to revolutionize…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to amplify the voices of young climate advocates, Youth4Water Plus, with support from UNICEF Odisha, hosted a dissemination meeting today at the Press Club in Bhubaneswar. The event was aimed at sharing insights from the recently concluded COP29 in Baku, showcasing Odisha’s youth as leaders in climate resilience and sustainable…
Bhubaneswar: Tigress Zeenat, who strayed from Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district into Jharkhand in May, has now crossed over into West Bengal. Prakash Gogineni, Field Director of Similipal Tiger Reserve, confirmed that the big cat is currently roaming in the Jhargram forest of West Bengal. After spending nearly two months navigating through Jharkhand,…
Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha, in partnership with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies (NPS), hosted a landmark Policy Roundtable in Bhubaneswar, focusing on inclusive agricultural transformation and regional collaboration. The event brought together over 100 participants, including policymakers, researchers, development practitioners, and international experts,…
Bhubaneswar: The enchanting rhythm and grace of Odisha’s classical Odissi dance and its vibrant folk traditions took center stage at the Second Pravasi Nrutya Sangam, held today at the Utkal Rangamanch auditorium of the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre. Organized by the Odisha Paribar Directorate in collaboration with the U.S.-based Nrutyasadhana and supported by…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today to review the preparations for the upcoming ‘Krushi Odisha 2025’. The three-day event is scheduled to take place from January 3 to 5 at the Baramunda Biju Patnaik Ground in…
Bhubaneswar: Minister for Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Krushna Chandra Patra conducted a comprehensive review of the Department’s activities at a meeting held at Lokseva Bhawan Conference Hall today. The meeting saw the presence of Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh, Managing Director of State Civil Supply Corporation Shubham Saxena, and other senior officials. At the outset,…
