Bhubaneswar: The 18th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is set to take place at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, from January 8 to 10, 2024. In preparation for this prestigious event, Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania chaired a review meeting at the DGP Camp Office to oversee security and logistical arrangements. The…
Bhubaneswar: Nobel Laureate and University of Chicago Professor Dr. Michael Kremer visited Krushi Bhavan in Bhubaneswar today to observe the advancements in Odisha’s agriculture sector. Recognized with the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics for his work on reducing global poverty, Dr. Kremer praised the state’s resilience and innovative strategies in agricultural development. Dr. Kremer commended…
Rairangpur: In a significant boost to regional development, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, laid the foundation stones for several critical infrastructure projects in Rairangpur, Odisha, today. The projects include three new rail lines—Bangiriposi-Gorumahisani, Buramara-Chakulia, and Badampahar-Kendujhargarh—along with a Tribal Research and Development Centre, Dandbose Airport, and a new building for the Sub-Divisional Hospital in Rairangpur….
Bhubaneswar: A 27-member delegation of media representatives from countries such as Fiji, Indonesia, Israel, Kenya, and Malaysia participated in a meeting at Kharvel Bhawan as part of the 79th Know India Program (KIP). The event, coordinated by the Ministry of External Affairs and Odisha’s Home Department, focused on preparations for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas…
Bhubaneswar: The 6th Odisha State Book Fair was officially inaugurated today, with around 400 stalls set up, offering a vibrant platform for literary enthusiasts and book lovers. Organized by the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture, the fair features the participation of over 200 publishers and booksellers, making it one of the largest book…
Bhubaneswar: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country, with eight of them set to be built in Odisha. This initiative comes with an investment of Rs 5,872 crore, aimed at expanding access to quality education in…
Bhubaneswar: A review meeting on the Simplified Application for Agricultural Loans (SAFAL) initiative was chaired by Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment and Energy, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at Krushi Bhavan on Friday. The Deputy CM emphasized the need to expand the number of farmers benefiting from SAFAL in…
Bhubaneswar: A staggering 12.13 lakh unemployed youths in Odisha are currently awaiting jobs, according to the state government’s report presented in the Assembly on Friday. The youths have registered themselves with various employment exchanges in the state over the past five years, highlighting the growing employment challenges in Odisha. In a written reply to BJD…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is considering a ban on obscene dance performances in Jatra shows, with steps underway to formulate guidelines to prohibit vulgarity on stage. This was revealed by Odia Language, Literature & Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj in the Odisha Assembly today, in response to concerns raised by legislators during the ongoing winter session….
Bhubaneswar: Thirteen major companies that had signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the previous Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government in Odisha have withdrawn their proposed industrial projects, Minister of State for Industries Sampad Chandra Swain informed the Assembly on Friday. Responding to a query from MLA Aswini Kumar Patra, Swain revealed that these companies had…
