Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal to introduce the Odisha Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, aimed at tackling malpractice in public examinations across the state. The new law, which seeks to address a range of unfair practices, will be enforced to ensure the integrity of exams conducted for various government…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved eight important proposals during its meeting on Wednesday. These decisions encompass a range of initiatives aimed at boosting infrastructure, animal welfare, fisheries, education, and irrigation in the state. Poultry Development Scheme Approved The Cabinet greenlit the sub-scheme Poultry Development under the State Sector…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida has intervened to address the grievances of women who have yet to receive funds under the Subhadra scheme, launched in May 2024 to provide financial support of ₹50,000 over five years to married women in Odisha. The scheme aims to empower women economically, but delays due to unlinked bank…
Bhubaneswar: A high-profile delegation of healthcare experts, including representatives from the Mayo Clinic and other research institutions, met with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan to discuss advancements in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The discussions focused on cutting-edge approaches to improve treatment accuracy and reduce costs, particularly through rapid DNA testing…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department conducted its monthly review meeting today, led by Principal Secretary Usha Padhee, to assess the progress of ongoing urban development initiatives across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). This regular meeting, set for the second Wednesday of each month, aims to expedite urban development projects by fostering accountability and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced its decision to return land originally acquired for Vedanta Limited’s proposed world-class university in Puri to its original landowners. This move follows years of legal battles and a recent Supreme Court order upholding an earlier decision by the Orissa High Court. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari confirmed…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has greenlit business class air travel for both Cabinet and State Ministers for official journeys, marking a shift in the state’s approach to facilitating efficient and comfortable travel for its top officials. A notification issued by the Parliamentary Affairs Department outlined that ministers could now travel in Executive, Business, or Club class, with…
Bhubaneswar: The surge in onion prices in Odisha has sparked concern among consumers, with the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister, Krushna Chandra Patra, attributing the hike to elevated rates in key onion-producing regions like Nashik. Minister Patra stated, “Onion prices are high even in Nashik, with rates reaching Rs 45 per kilogram. Since Odisha…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to strengthen the use of Odia in government functions, the Odia Bhasa Pratisthan inaugurated a specialized training program for over 100 government officials today at Sanskruti Bhavan’s conference hall. The two-day workshop, running from November 12-13, aims to enhance officials’ proficiency in using Odia for official documentation and communication. The program was…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to combat Maoist violence, Odisha’s Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania has outlined a comprehensive plan to strengthen anti-Naxal operations in Kandhamal district. The DGP’s strategy aims to address the recent uptick in Maoist activity as groups seek refuge in the region after being driven out of neighboring Chhattisgarh….
