Bhubaneswar: In a key development aimed at enhancing food security, the Odisha government announced it will begin distributing wheat in addition to rice to ration card holders under state food security schemes from January 2025. This initiative marks the first time wheat will be provided alongside rice to beneficiaries. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance pilgrimage accessibility, the Odisha government has announced the launch of direct bus services to the revered Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The service, set to begin before the New Year, aims to facilitate religious travel for citizens while offering substantial subsidies on ticket prices for pilgrims and women. Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti…
Malkangiri: On his first official visit to Malkangiri since taking office, Odisha’s Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania has prioritized the intensification of anti-Maoist operations. Joined by DIG Operations Akhileshwar Singh and DIG (SIW) Kanwar Vishal Singh, DGP Khurania assessed the ongoing efforts to dismantle Maoist influence in the region, reiterating Union Home Minister…
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja led discussions on effective management and utilization of funds from the State Disaster Risk Management Fund. The meeting highlighted the need for meticulous investment and supervision of the funds allocated to key departments involved in disaster management, aiming to strengthen Odisha’s…
Bhubaneswar: To raise awareness about mental health and break the societal stigma surrounding it, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Department screened two National Award-winning films, Kaasav and Nital, at the Krishi Bhawan auditorium. The screenings aimed to encourage empathy and support for those dealing with mental health challenges and to promote greater understanding of related…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to boost connectivity and cut travel time across key regions in Odisha, a review meeting chaired by Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan discussed the proposed Berhampur-Jeypore High-Speed Corridor and Green Field Project. Once completed, this ambitious project is expected to reduce travel time between Berhampur and Jeypore from seven…
Bhubaneswar: In a progressive step towards reforming Odisha’s legal landscape, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the commencement of an initiative to repeal outdated, inactive, and irrelevant laws in the state. Addressing a sensitization program on the newly enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to enhance primary education across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the upcoming launch of the ‘Godabarisha Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya Yojana’ during a review meeting at the Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday. The ambitious scheme aims to construct 6,794 modern primary schools, one in each panchayat, creating an…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to support Odisha’s growing interest in organic farming, Benjamin Rubin, Chairman of the Israel-based Insectika Company, met with Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday. Rubin shared insights into Insectika’s innovative approach to producing organic fish and poultry feed,…
Bhubaneswar: Following the direction of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) of Southern Division, Roopa Roshan Sahoo, visited Mandipanka village in Daringbadi block, Kandhamal district, on Wednesday to probe the alleged deaths and health complications caused by the consumption of mango kernels. During her visit, RDC Sahoo interacted with the affected families,…
