Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has embraced a transformative developmental approach under the mantra ‘Bikashita Odisha for Bikashita Bharat’, focusing on rural progress as a cornerstone for state and national advancement. Central to this vision is the innovative ‘Bridge-cum-Bandhara’ initiative by the Rural Development Department, which strengthens rural connectivity, conserves water, and boosts the rural economy….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is making remarkable strides in ensuring universal access to safe drinking water, with transformative initiatives reshaping lives in Hatadihi block of Keonjhar district and Khariar block of Nuapada district. Mega Pipe Water Supply (PWS) projects in these regions are bringing clean, treated water directly to households, fostering empowerment, health, and development. In Hatadihi…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a revision in the prices of midday meals provided to school students under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana. The increase, effective from December 1, reflects the rising costs of vegetables and essential commodities. As per the revised rates, students in classes 1 to 5 will now receive meals at…
Bhubaneswar: The All India DGP/IGP Conference 2024, held at Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, saw Union Home Minister Amit Shah bestow the prestigious honor of the second-best police station in India upon Pattapur Police Station in Ganjam district, Odisha. State Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania attended the conference and expressed immense pride in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has streamlined the paddy procurement process during the ongoing kharif season to ensure that registered farmers receive the Minimum Support Price (MSP) directly in their bank accounts within 48 hours of selling their produce at mandis. To facilitate this initiative, officials have been deployed at multiple levels to oversee the seamless transfer…
Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the 59th Directors General of Police/Inspectors General of Police (DGsP/IGsP) Conference in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, today. The high-profile three-day event is being held in a hybrid format, with senior police leaders from across the country attending both in person and virtually. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Bhubaneswar: Odia feature film Lahari, written and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Amartya Bhattacharyya, is set to make its world premiere at the prestigious 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). Produced by Jhilik Motion Pictures, Lahari will be showcased in the Indian Languages Competition section, marking it as the sole Odia film in competition this…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is making significant strides toward achieving self-sufficiency in potato production during the Rabi 2024 season. A high-level review meeting was held today at Krushi Bhavan, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, to assess the progress of the initiative aimed at enhancing farmers’ livelihoods and bolstering food security. Singhdeo emphasized…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has issued an advisory regarding public movement and traffic restrictions in view of the all-India Directors General (DG) and Inspectors General (IGP) Conference. The high-profile event, scheduled to be held at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhavan, from November 29 to December 1, will see the participation of Prime Minister…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has ramped up efforts to curb the illegal inflow of paddy from neighboring states during the ongoing procurement season. With the goal of safeguarding the state’s procurement system, special vigilance measures have been implemented in border districts, according to an official press release. A total of 84 enforcement teams have been…
