Odisha Aims for Industrial Expansion and Employment Boost in Khurda District

Bhubaneswar: The  Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Industries, Skill Development, and Technical Education, Sampad Chandra Swain, visited the industrial estate in Khurda today. Accompanied by the MLA of Khurda, the Principal Secretary to the Government Industries Department, the Managing Director (MD) of IDCO, other IDCO officials, and senior officers of the District Administration, the…

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Odisha Aims to Generate 3.5 Lakh Jobs in Five Years, Says CM Majhi

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards boosting employment, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the state government’s ambitious plan to generate 3.5 lakh job opportunities over the next five years. This announcement was made during a review meeting on the progress of the industrial sector held at the Lok Seva Bhawan today. Majhi underscored…

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Odisha Leads in Breastfeeding Rates, Surpassing National Averages

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week, the Directorate of Family Welfare and UNICEF highlighted Odisha’s commendable progress in breastfeeding practices. According to the NFHS-5 survey, 68.5% of infants in Odisha are breastfed within the first hour of birth, a figure significantly higher than the national average of 41.8%. The state’s rate of exclusive…

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Rural Development Department Mandates Odia for Official Functions

Bhubaneswar: The Rural Development Department has officially mandated the use of Odia for all departmental operations, as announced in a recent directive from Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh. This move underscores the department’s commitment to promoting the regional language and ensuring its prominence in official communications. According to the new order, all office documents, correspondence,…

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Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain Inspects Seafood Park Developments at Deras

Bhubaneswar: On Thursday, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain conducted a comprehensive review of the Seafood Park at Deras, assessing various ongoing projects and engaging with stakeholders. During his visit, Minister Swain toured multiple enterprises within the park and assured stakeholders that their concerns would be addressed promptly. The Seafood Park spans 151 acres, of which…

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Former WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan Meets Odisha CM and DCM

Bhubaneswar: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Chairperson of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), met with Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Thursday. During the meeting at the Lok Seva Bhavan, Dr. Swaminathan invited Singh Deo to an international conference on a hunger-free world, set…

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Amit Shah Praises Naveen Patnaik’s Disaster Management Excellence

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised Biju Janata Dal President Naveen Patnaik for his outstanding disaster management strategies, crediting his leadership with transforming Odisha into a model of disaster preparedness and response. During a discussion in the Rajya Sabha about the recent landslides in Wayanad, Shah highlighted Patnaik’s disaster management policies…

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