Bhubaneswar: In a major achievement, 24 coastal villages from Odisha have been officially recognized as Tsunami Ready by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This recognition, announced at the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium in Indonesia on November 11, 2024, underscores Odisha’s commitment to disaster preparedness and its…
Bhubaneswar: To improve the nutrition of school children across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi declared an increase of ₹1 in the daily midday meal value under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Yojana (PM Poshan). This decision, benefiting over 43 lakh students in more than 50,000 government and government-aided schools in the state, will…
Bhubaneswar: Renowned writer, director, and theatre personality Ananta Mohapatra has been chosen to receive the prestigious Mohan Sundar Dev Goswami Award for his lifetime contribution to the Odia film industry. Mohapatra, who has made remarkable contributions to the cultural landscape of Odisha, will be honored for the year 2020. The announcement was made by Culture…
Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has announced the schedule for the 2025 High School Certificate (HSC) Examination, set to begin on February 21, 2025, and conclude on March 6, 2025. The exams will be conducted daily from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, with the exception of Mathematics, which will run until 11:45 AM….
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…
