Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department has urged the public to remain calm as no cases of monkeypox (Mpox) have been reported in the state. The department reassured citizens that proactive measures are in place, even though Odisha does not have direct flight connections to the 14 countries currently affected by the…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police on Friday apprehended seven individuals accused of harassing an Army officer and his fiancée on the night of September 14 while they were traveling by car from Patia. The suspects were taken into custody following an examination of CCTV footage related to the incident. According to sources, the accused are currently…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards women’s empowerment in Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the Mission Shakti Auditorium and the Mission Shakti Call Centre today at the Mission Shakti Bhawan premises in Pokhariput. The state-of-the-art facilities are expected to play a crucial role in supporting women’s self-help groups (SHGs) across the state, further…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, during a state-level celebration in Puri, marked the BJP government’s first 100 days in office by outlining the administration’s major accomplishments and future vision. Addressing the gathering, Majhi reiterated the government’s dedication to fulfilling key promises made during the election and emphasized a people-centric governance model. Majhi began…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at bolstering infrastructure in Odisha’s energy and irrigation sectors, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister KV Singh Deo held a high-level meeting with representatives of WAPCOS, a Central Government Mini-Ratna company, at Lok Seva Bhavan. The discussions focused on key projects in power, irrigation, and infrastructure development that are…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision aimed at improving the lives of tribal communities, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan. With a substantial outlay of ₹79,156 crore, this initiative is poised to significantly enhance the socio-economic conditions of tribal populations across India, with a…
Bhubaneswar: To conserve wildlife, 13 blackbucks have been relocated from the Nandankanan Zoological Park to the Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha. The translocation is part of an ongoing initiative aimed at increasing the blackbuck population and ensuring the survival of this endangered species in their natural habitat. The blackbucks were transported overnight in specially designed…
Bhubaneswar: In a groundbreaking development for healthcare education in Odisha, the state government has announced the launch of PhD courses for medical students. Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling has lauded this initiative as a major achievement, marking a significant step in enhancing the quality of healthcare education and research in the state. This new academic venture…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has conducted a comprehensive review of the Kharif paddy procurement process, underscoring the new Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs. 3,100 per quintal. This increase is aimed at providing significant financial relief to farmers across the state. This year, a record one crore metric tons of paddy is set…
Bhubaneswar: Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary of the Water Resources Department, Anu Garg, today reviewed the flood situation in the Subarnarekha river basin in Balasore district. The assessment meeting was attended by the department’s Engineer-in-Chief, Chief Engineers, and other key officials. Garg, accompanied by senior officials, discussed the ongoing rain and flood conditions in upstream…
