Bhubaneswar: To ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality, the Odisha government and the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) have decided to conduct regular quality checks on Mahaprasad and ghee at the iconic Puri Jagannath Temple. Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, addressing the media on Friday, emphasized that the decision comes in the wake…
New Delhi: In a major policy shift, the Union government has announced a revision in the wheat-to-rice ratio for ration card holders across Odisha and eight other states, effective from October 2024. This move aims to better align with the changing dietary preferences and nutritional needs of the population. The new food grain allocation will see…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government on Friday appointed senior IPS officer and former Director General of Police (DGP) Arun Kumar Sarangi as the new Chairman of the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC). The appointment, officially announced by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, will see Sarangi serve in the role for a period of six years…
Bhubaneswar: The District Collector’s Conference at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Center highlighted the substantial progress of Odisha’s flagship welfare initiative, the Subhadra Yojana. In an extensive discussion during the second session, Shubha Sharma, Principal Secretary of the Women and Child Development Department, presented a detailed report on the scheme’s achievements, in the presence of Deputy…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, today announced the winners of the prestigious Best Tourism Villages Competition 2024 on the occasion of World Tourism Day. Among the recognized villages, Maniabandha, a village in Odisha known for its exquisite handloom weaving, emerged as a standout winner in the Craft category. Launched in 2023,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi underscored the pivotal role of district collectors in the implementation of government schemes during the two-day District Collectors’ Conference that began today in Bhubaneswar. Addressing the conference, Majhi emphasized the critical responsibility collectors hold in reaching out to the people and ensuring the success of government initiatives, particularly…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the concerns raised by the Odisha Nursing Employees’ Association (ONEA), the state government has announced the formation of an Inter-Departmental Committee to thoroughly examine the various demands put forth by the association. The committee will deliberate on the issues and propose potential solutions aimed at addressing the grievances of nursing officers across…
Bhubaneswar: In a progressive move, the Odisha government has announced the extension of maternity and paternity leave benefits to state employees who attain parenthood through surrogacy. The decision was formalized in an office memorandum issued by the Finance Department on Thursday, marking a significant step in inclusive employee welfare policies. Under the new guidelines, a…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Bigyan Academy has revealed the names of 16 scientists who will be honored across five categories for their exceptional contributions to various scientific fields. The awards, approved by the Science and Technology Department, celebrate achievements in biotechnology, life sciences, physics, engineering, and other disciplines. Professor Khirod Kumar Jena, from the School of Biotechnology…
Bhubaneswar: Representatives from the Royal Indian Company met with Deputy Chief Minister cum Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at Lok Seva Bhavan on Thursday to discuss the potential use of solar-powered pumps to improve irrigation facilities across Odisha. During the meeting, the company’s representatives highlighted the benefits of portable…
