Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday approved a 4% increase in dearness allowance (DA) for employees of State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), raising it from 46% to 50%, effective from January 1, 2024. The hike applies to employees drawing pay under the Revised Scale of Pay, 2017. The Public Enterprises Department issued an Office Memorandum…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to reduce man-animal conflicts, the Odisha Forest Department has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint to relocate 756 villages located in the state’s protected forest areas. The affected villagers will be moved to other regions with financial assistance under the state government’s resettlement scheme. The plan, while aimed at improving wildlife conservation and…
Bhubaneswar: Minister of State for Food Supply and Camp Welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, convened a crucial meeting today with representatives of petrol, diesel, and LPG distributors, along with state organizations, to address key issues in the sector and safeguard consumer interests. The meeting, held at the Odisha State Food Supply Corporation office in Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken a significant step to enhance the development of its Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme by nominating senior IAS officers as Secretaries in Charge for 16 identified districts. This initiative aims to review and accelerate progress in these districts, as outlined in a notification issued by the Planning & Convergence…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to unveil a unique melanistic (black) tiger safari in Baripada, located in the Mayurbhanj district, with preparations for the project already in full swing. The safari will showcase the state’s rare and elusive melanistic tigers, marking a significant step in wildlife conservation and tourism. Susanta Nanda, the Principal Chief Conservator of…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department of Odisha has appointed seven newly inducted IAS officers from the 2023 batch as Executive Officers for various municipalities across the state. These appointments are part of the officers’ district training program, aimed at providing practical governance experience in urban local bodies (ULBs). According to the notification…
Baripada: The Odisha government, continuing its efforts to empower women, deposited ₹5,000 each into the bank accounts of around 35 lakh women on Wednesday as part of the Subhadra Yojana. This marks the second phase of the first installment under the scheme, aimed at providing financial assistance to women across the state. At a grand…
Bhubaneswar: Team Odisha continued its impressive performance on Day 2 of the 35th East Zone Junior Athletics Championship 2024, securing 24 medals—10 gold, 6 silver, and 8 bronze—at the event being held at Kalinga Stadium. The athletes were greeted and encouraged by Bhaskar Sarma, Principal Secretary of the Sports and Youth Services Department, who graced…
Bhubaneswar: The Sports and Youth Services Department (DSYS) of Odisha today honoured 72 athletes for their exceptional achievements at national and international competitions. A total cash award of ₹3,85,500 was distributed across nine disciplines during a ceremony held at the Kalinga Stadium. The event was graced by Deepankar Mohapatra, CEO of the Hockey Promotion Council…
Cuttack: A new bone bank was inaugurated today at the Department of Orthopaedics at SCB Medical College and Hospital, marking a significant milestone in medical advancements for the region. The bone bank is set to provide crucial support for orthopaedic surgeries, allowing preserved bones to be implanted in patients in need. The inauguration ceremony was presided…
