Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed officials from cooperative societies to ensure that farmers’ paddy is sold to the government in a clean, simple, and transparent manner and that payments are made within 48 hours. Addressing cooperative society members at the 71st All India Cooperative Week celebrations at Samabaya Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, Majhi cautioned…
Paradip: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) District Headquarters No 7 (Odisha), under the aegis of Coast Guard Region (North East), successfully conducted the Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise (Re-PREX-24) from November 12 to 14, 2024, at Paradip. The exercise aimed to bolster preparedness and improve coordination among various regional stakeholders in responding to oil spills and…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, inaugurated the “Chintan Shivir” in Bhubaneswar today, a two-day event organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to chart a course toward achieving India’s ambitious goal of 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030. Bringing together government leaders, industry experts, and stakeholders, the…
Puri: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, inaugurated a fleet of 10 battery-operated vehicles at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri today, marking a significant step towards promoting eco-friendly mobility at one of India’s most cherished heritage sites. This initiative, supported by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) as part…
Bhubaneswar: To boost fisheries sector, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the State Sector umbrella scheme, Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana (MMKY). Set to be implemented from the financial year 2024-25 through 2028-29, the scheme will cover all sectors of fisheries, with a total budget allocation of nearly ₹2,239 crore. The MMKY scheme includes 17 sub-schemes…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet today approved the New State Sector Scheme, “Goal for Management and Treatment of Animals” (GOMATA), under the Animal Resources Development (ARD) sector. This scheme, set to run from 2024-25 to 2026-27, has a total budget allocation of ₹342.66 crore and aims to enhance veterinary services across the state. GOMATA will provide…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a virtual meeting with District Collectors from Lok Seva Bhavan to review the preparations for the upcoming paddy procurement season, which is set to begin on November 20. Emphasizing a smooth and efficient process, the Chief Minister confirmed that all arrangements are in place to ensure fair and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to establish an Inter-Ministerial Committee to address ongoing disputes with neighboring states. This decision was made at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhavan, where officials discussed long-standing inter-state conflicts over resources and boundaries. The primary focus of the meeting was on…
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…
