Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a new dress code for employees in the Nursing Service Cadre, effective immediately. The decision, made after reviewing a proposal from the Odisha Nursing Employees’ Association, aims to bring uniformity and professionalism to the attire of nursing staff across the state. As per the official notification issued by the…
Bhubaneswar: The fourth graduation ceremony of the World Skill Center (WSC), a premier global skilling facility established by the Odisha state government, was held in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Minister of Industries, Skill Development, and Technical Education, Sampad Chandra Swain, graced the occasion as the chief guest, congratulating the students who successfully completed their training in…
Bhubaneswar: A series of insightful sessions in Bhubaneswar recently highlighted the state’s efforts to revive neglected crops and empower women entrepreneurs, with a focus on sustainable agriculture, food security, and climate resilience. Organized in collaboration with Mission Shakti and supported by various organizations, the event brought together prominent leaders, experts, and progressive farmers to discuss…
Bhubaneswar: Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Water Resources, Odisha, visited Ganjam district on Sunday to review sustainable irrigation initiatives under the Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture (OIIPCRA). During her visit, she interacted with members of the Radhakrishna Pani Panchayat in Chhatrapur block, hearing firsthand about the positive impact…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre has taken a major step to revive the historic Pipili applique industry of Puri. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat informed about the steps taken to preserve Pipili applique works in response to a question raised in the Lok Sabha by Puri MP Sambit Patra. The Union Minister wrote a letter to the…
Bhubaneswar: A new and exclusive exotic primate enclosure was inaugurated today at the Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) by Odisha’s Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia. The state-of-the-art enclosure is set to house seven species of primates from around the world, showcasing the park’s commitment to conservation and visitor engagement. Designed with a…
Bhubaneswar: The International Symposium on Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods, inaugurated by Odisha’s Chief Minister at the Convention Centre in Lokseva Bhawan, kicked off with dynamic discussions on reviving neglected and underutilized crops (NUS) and enhancing their market potential. This two-day event brought together global and national experts to explore the nutritional and economic promise…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today appealed to the people of Odisha to offer millet prasad to Goddess Laxmi during the Manabasa ritual in the upcoming Hindu month of Margashira. The call was made while the Chief Minister inaugurated a two-day international symposium on ‘Shree Anna & Forgotten Foods’ in Bhubaneswar, aiming to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to host the 5th EMRS National Cultural and Literary Festival & Kala Utsav—‘UDBHAV,’ from November 12 to 15, 2024. Organized by the Department of STSC Development & M&BCW, Government of Odisha, and funded by the National Educational Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), the event will be held at Sikhya O…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday officially approved the rollout of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP-2020) across higher education institutions in the state, with implementation set to begin in the current academic year (2024-25). The new policy will be applied in all public universities and affiliated colleges under the Odisha Higher…
