Puri: In response to a growing bird flu outbreak, the Puri district administration has imposed a three-month prohibition on poultry farming in the affected areas. The ban covers the Pipili, Delang, Nimapara, and Satyabadi regions, where poultry farming is strictly forbidden within a one-kilometer radius of the identified bird flu zones. The ban also restricts…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the launch of the “Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana” at the ‘Monsoon Meet’ organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. The ambitious scheme, backed by a ₹1,423 crore investment over five years, aims to significantly enhance milk production in the state. Majhi highlighted the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has withdraws its proposal to permit the sale of liquor in beach shacks on Puri beach, emphasizing a reinforced liquor ban in areas of socio-religious-cultural significance. The decision, announced through a notification by the Excise Department, reflects the government’s commitment to preserving the religious and cultural sanctity of these locations. New…
Bhubaneswar: The Cyber Crime Unit of the CID, Crime Branch, Odisha, has arrested Biranchi Narayan Nath from Chhendipada, Angul District, for sexually and financially exploiting several middle-aged women seeking second marriages. Nath, who operated under multiple aliases and fake identities, targeted vulnerable women through a popular matrimonial website. Nath created profiles on the site with…
Bhubaneswar: A state-level preparatory meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhavan today to finalize arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Bhubaneswar on September 17, where he will officially launch the ‘Subhadra’ scheme, a key welfare initiative of the Odisha state government. The event is set to take place at Janata Maidan, drawing…
Chandipur: In a major milestone for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted back-to-back flight tests of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM). The second consecutive test, held on September 13, 2024, at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, further validated the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today conducted an aerial survey of Malkangiri district to assess the damage caused by recent heavy rains. The district has been severely impacted by rains triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal on September 9 and 10. Following the survey, CM Majhi chaired a review…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued revised guidelines for the re-engagement of retired employees on a temporary basis, replacing the earlier resolution from 2014. The updated guidelines, issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department, aim to streamline the re-engagement process and prioritize the filling of vacant posts through direct recruitment and promotions. Under…
Bhubaneswar: A regional review meeting focusing on the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Sector for five eastern states—Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Meghalaya—along with the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, was held in Bhubaneswar today. The event was hosted by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, in collaboration with the Fisheries…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards enhancing agricultural infrastructure, a high-level meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, KV Singh Deo, to discuss the establishment of cold storage facilities across Odisha. The meeting aimed to accelerate efforts to ensure proper storage of agricultural produce and…
