Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, during a state-level celebration in Puri, marked the BJP government’s first 100 days in office by outlining the administration’s major accomplishments and future vision. Addressing the gathering, Majhi reiterated the government’s dedication to fulfilling key promises made during the election and emphasized a people-centric governance model. Majhi began…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at bolstering infrastructure in Odisha’s energy and irrigation sectors, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister KV Singh Deo held a high-level meeting with representatives of WAPCOS, a Central Government Mini-Ratna company, at Lok Seva Bhavan. The discussions focused on key projects in power, irrigation, and infrastructure development that are…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision aimed at improving the lives of tribal communities, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan. With a substantial outlay of ₹79,156 crore, this initiative is poised to significantly enhance the socio-economic conditions of tribal populations across India, with a…
Bhubaneswar: To conserve wildlife, 13 blackbucks have been relocated from the Nandankanan Zoological Park to the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha. The translocation is part of an ongoing initiative aimed at increasing the blackbuck population and ensuring the survival of this endangered species in their natural habitat. The blackbucks were transported overnight in specially designed…
Bhubaneswar: In a groundbreaking development for healthcare education in Odisha, the state government has announced the launch of PhD courses for medical students. Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling has lauded this initiative as a major achievement, marking a significant step in enhancing the quality of healthcare education and research in the state. This new academic venture…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has conducted a comprehensive review of the Kharif paddy procurement process, underscoring the new Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs. 3,100 per quintal. This increase is aimed at providing significant financial relief to farmers across the state. This year, a record one crore metric tons of paddy is set…
Bhubaneswar: Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary of the Water Resources Department, Anu Garg, today reviewed the flood situation in the Subarnarekha river basin in Balasore district. The assessment meeting was attended by the department’s Engineer-in-Chief, Chief Engineers, and other key officials. Garg, accompanied by senior officials, discussed the ongoing rain and flood conditions in upstream…
Bhubaneswar: With Monkeypox (Mpox) cases on the rise both globally and in India, Public Health Director Dr. Niranjan Mishra has issued new precautionary guidelines to manage the situation effectively. These measures are specifically designed for Points of Entry (PoEs), such as airports, seaports, and land borders, to ensure swift detection and containment of the disease….
Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive workshop focused on the implementation of the New Pension System (NPS) for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) was held today at the Conference Hall of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) in Bhubaneswar. The event aimed to enhance understanding and facilitate effective management of pension schemes for municipal employees across the state. The training…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has successfully transferred ₹1,250 crore to the bank accounts of more than 25 lakh women beneficiaries under the newly launched Subhadra Yojana. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the women-centric scheme at a grand event held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The Subhadra Yojana, aimed at empowering women in Odisha,…
