New Delhi: Despite significant advancements in digital infrastructure, 3,853 revenue villages in Odisha are still without mobile and internet connectivity, as revealed by Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. The disclosure was made in response to a question posed by BJD MP Debashish Samantaray in the Rajya Sabha. As of…
New Delhi: Krushna Chandra Patra, Minister for Science and Technology, Food Supply, and Consumer Welfare, met with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today to discuss the future of scientific and technological development in Odisha. Dr. Singh, who holds multiple portfolios including Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Atomic Energy, congratulated Patra on his recent electoral…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, today virtually launched the second phase of the Bi-annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis in India. The campaign targets 63 endemic districts across Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Odisha, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, is set to launch a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign aimed at eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis in the state. The campaign will run from August 10 to August 19, 2024, across 11 districts. A media sensitization workshop was held today in the Conference Hall of…
New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance India’s railway infrastructure, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved eight key railway projects with a total estimated cost of ₹24,657 crore. These projects aim to improve connectivity, efficiency, and service reliability across Indian Railways, aligning with the Prime Minister’s…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo chaired a detailed review meeting on Friday at the Lok Seva Bhavan, focusing on the ongoing implementation of the Samruddha Krushak Yojana. The discussions centered on enhancing paddy procurement processes and providing adequate support to farmers under the scheme. Singhdeo underscored the need to ensure that Rabi and…
Bhubaneswar: In a major stride toward expanding educational opportunities in Odisha, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurated 14 new Government Degree colleges across eight districts via video conferencing on Friday. The newly launched colleges are located in some of the most underserved areas, including Tiring (Mayurbhanj), Thuamul Rampur (Kalahandi), Gurundia and Nuagaon (Sundargarh), Bandhugaon and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed on Friday that the state government is set to launch a new pension scheme for the families of freedom fighters under the ‘Kutumba’ Scheme. The announcement came during the Kranti Divas celebration, marking the anniversary of the Quit India Movement. Chief Minister Majhi highlighted that the scheme…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Conference of Youth (OCOY) on climate change, a three-day event accredited by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and UN India, was inaugurated today at KT Global School in Khurda. Organized by the Youth4Water Plus campaign with support from UNICEF Odisha, the conference aims to equip young leaders with the…
Bhubaneswar: The Commerce and Transport Department of Odisha is ramping up its efforts to curb road accidents and fatalities, particularly in rural areas and high-risk districts. In a crucial meeting held at Kharavela Bhavan, Principal Secretary Usha Padhi led discussions aimed at enhancing road safety measures across the state. The meeting was attended by Transport Commissioner…
