Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering move towards ensuring round-the-clock access to food grains for public distribution system (PDS) beneficiaries, Odisha launched a standalone grain dispensing solution. The Annapurti Grain ATM, inaugurated today at Mancheswar in Bhubaneswar, marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing efforts to achieve nutritional security. The innovative Annapurti solution was unveiled by…
Bhubaneswar: As the 77th Independence Day approaches, Odisha’s Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are gearing up for celebrations with a renewed spirit of patriotism. In a review meeting held via video conference, Principal Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Usha Padhee, assessed the preparedness of ULBs across the state. The meeting, which included DMA Debasis Singh,…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities welcomed a Japanese delegation to discuss the potential establishment of a vocational training institute or university for visually impaired individuals in Odisha. In a meeting held on Thursday, Bishnupada Sethi, IAS Principal Secretary, engaged with the delegation to explore the proposal. Ryuchi Aoki, Principal…
Bhubaneswar: Students from the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar have achieved significant success in securing jobs with leading national and international organizations through various campus placement drives. In a recent recruitment drive conducted by Tata Steel Technical Services, 73 WSC students successfully secured positions with the company. The selected students include 27 from Mechatronics, 9…
Bhubaneswar: The Consul General of the United States at Hyderabad, Jennifer Larson, met with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today at Lok Seva Bhawan to explore opportunities for enhancing the partnership between the US and the Indian state of Odisha. During the meeting, Chief Minister Majhi highlighted the potential for deeper collaboration in several sectors, including…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister’s grievance cell, under the purview of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will be closed on Monday, August 12. The General Administration and Public Grievance Department has announced the temporary closure through a formal notification. The department has stated that the next scheduled date for grievance hearings will be communicated to the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has inaugurated the International Conference titled “Hunger-Free World: Professor M.S. Swaminathan’s Vision for an Evergreen Revolution” at the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) in Chennai. Held on August 7th and 8th, the conference is dedicated to celebrating the transformative work of Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, a key…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of Housing & Urban Development, conducted a comprehensive review meeting today to assess the progress and activities of the Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO). The session, held at Kharabela Bhawan, was centered on WATCO’s mission to provide safe and hygienic drinking water and to ensure the timely completion of ongoing…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards promoting inclusivity, the Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) department has partnered with the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (AYJNISHD) to advance sign language education across Odisha. This initiative aims to train 100 proficient sign language interpreters, and provide instruction to…
Bhubaneswar: Under the direction of Prime Minister, NITI Aayog has pledged its support to Odisha in crafting a Vision Document aimed at achieving a prosperous Bikasita Odisha. The CEO of NITI Aayog, B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, met with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lokseva Bhawan to discuss this grand strategy.
