Bhubaneswar: To raise awareness about mental health and break the societal stigma surrounding it, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Department screened two National Award-winning films, Kaasav and Nital, at the Krishi Bhawan auditorium. The screenings aimed to encourage empathy and support for those dealing with mental health challenges and to promote greater understanding of related…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to boost connectivity and cut travel time across key regions in Odisha, a review meeting chaired by Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan discussed the proposed Berhampur-Jeypore High-Speed Corridor and Green Field Project. Once completed, this ambitious project is expected to reduce travel time between Berhampur and Jeypore from seven…
Bhubaneswar: In a progressive step towards reforming Odisha’s legal landscape, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the commencement of an initiative to repeal outdated, inactive, and irrelevant laws in the state. Addressing a sensitization program on the newly enacted Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to enhance primary education across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the upcoming launch of the ‘Godabarisha Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya Yojana’ during a review meeting at the Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday. The ambitious scheme aims to construct 6,794 modern primary schools, one in each panchayat, creating an…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to support Odisha’s growing interest in organic farming, Benjamin Rubin, Chairman of the Israel-based Insectika Company, met with Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday. Rubin shared insights into Insectika’s innovative approach to producing organic fish and poultry feed,…
Bhubaneswar: Following the direction of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) of Southern Division, Roopa Roshan Sahoo, visited Mandipanka village in Daringbadi block, Kandhamal district, on Wednesday to probe the alleged deaths and health complications caused by the consumption of mango kernels. During her visit, RDC Sahoo interacted with the affected families,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, chaired a crucial review meeting of the Energy Department on Wednesday at the Conference Hall in Kharvela Bhavan. The meeting focused on the progress and future plans of Odisha’s power distribution companies, including OPTCL, TPCODL, TPNODL, TPSODL, and TPWODL. In attendance were Principal…
Bhubaneswar: Marking the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda, Odisha’s Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI) wrapped up a three-day painting workshop, spotlighting the legacy of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. Held at the Kalinga Art Gallery in the Odisha State Museum, the workshop brought together 30 artists from across the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the importance of animal husbandry in strengthening farmers’ financial stability, especially for small, medium, and landless farmers. Speaking at the 23rd General Session of the Odisha State Non-Gazetted Veterinary Professionals Association, Majhi remarked that animal husbandry remains one of the most effective ways to increase rural incomes, offering…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced that the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Preliminary Examination 2023 will now be held on December 15, 2024. Originally slated for October 27, the exam was postponed following Cyclonic Storm Dana, which impacted parts of Odisha. In an official notification, the OPSC confirmed the new tentative date,…
