Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a new initiative aimed at supporting tribal students with the introduction of the ‘Madho Singh Haath Kharch Yojana.’ Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mukesh Mahaling unveiled the scheme in the Assembly on Thursday, revealing that the Cabinet will formally approve the proposal in its upcoming meeting on Friday. Under this new…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has recorded the highest number of lightning-related fatalities in India over the past five years, according to Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari. Addressing the Odisha Assembly on Thursday, Minister Pujari revealed that the state experienced a staggering total of 1,625 lightning deaths during this period. In response to this alarming statistic, the state government…
Bhubaneswar: In a momentous event at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu honored two distinguished teachers from Odisha with the National Teachers’ Award. Santosh Kumar Kar from Jayadurga High School in Kalahandi and Dwiti Chandra Sahu from Bilesu Government High School in Rayagada were honored for their exceptional contributions to education in their respective…
Bhubaneswar: Prithviraj Harichandan, Odisha’s Minister for Law, Works, and Excise, has directed departmental officers to expedite the completion of the pending works related to the EKAMRA heritage project. During a review meeting held today, the Minister emphasized the need for better coordination among the concerned departments to ensure timely progress on the landmark project. The…
Bhubaneswar: The highly anticipated Bali Yatra, one of Odisha’s most famous cultural and commercial festivals, is set to commence in Cuttack on November 15 this year. Cuttack District Collector, Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, announced the festival’s opening date while sharing details about preparations underway for the event. While the duration of the Bali Yatra is yet to…
Bhubaneswar: A Central team visited poultry farms in Puri district’s Nimapara block on Wednesday to evaluate the ongoing bird flu outbreak, marking a critical step in controlling the spread of avian influenza in the region. The three-member team, comprising experts from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD)—Dr. Abhijit Mitra, Dr. Adhiraj Mishra, and…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative move, the Odisha government has announced the dissolution of all Special Development Councils (SDCs) across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the decision to disband all 23 councils, effectively ending their operations. The SDCs were originally established by the Naveen Patnaik-led government with the goal of promoting…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced that there is no deadline for the registration process of the Subhadra Yojana, addressing recent concerns amid a surge in activity at post offices and registration centers. The announcement aims to alleviate the rush for updating Aadhaar cards associated with the scheme. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida officially inaugurated a…
Bhubaneswar:Odisha’s horticulture sector reached a new milestone today with its first-ever export of dragon fruit. From the Biju Patnaik International Airport cargo terminal in Bhubaneswar, four quintals of dragon fruit, organically grown in Patnagarh, Balangir district, were dispatched to Dubai via Indigo Cargo. This export signifies a new chapter for Odisha’s horticulture industry, which has…
Bhubaneswar: The Climate Resilience Cell (CRC) was officially inaugurated today at Krushi Bhavan by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. This marks a significant advancement in Odisha’s commitment to enhancing climate resilience within its agricultural sector. The CRC, established under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), is tasked with the implementation and…
