Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an enhancement of the Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) limit from ₹15 lakh to ₹20 lakh for all regular state government employees. This decision will take effect retrospectively from 1 January 2024. The enhancement follows multiple appeals from various Service Associations in the state, which had requested an…
Mayurbhanj: As climate change continues to pose significant challenges worldwide, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more urgent. In Odisha, erratic rainfall patterns and growing population pressures have led to increased reliance on groundwater. In response, the Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC) is actively supporting the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change…
Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway Bharat Scouts & Guides is currently hosting a State Level Rovers & Rangers Meet at its headquarters in Bhubaneswar, bringing together enthusiastic volunteers from various divisions across the region. Participants from the Khurda Road, Sambalpur, and Waltair Divisions, along with teams from the Headquarters, Mancheswar Carriage Repair Workshop, and the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha athletes delivered an exceptional performance on the opening day of the 35th East Zone Junior Athletics Championship 2024, securing a total of 27 medals across various track and field events. The championship, which commenced today at Kalinga Stadium, saw athletes from across the eastern region competing at the highest level. The event was…
Baripada: The Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district is set to reopen to tourists from October 10, after being closed for nearly four months due to the monsoon season. The announcement was made in a notification issued on Monday by STR Field Director Prakash Chandra Gogineni. The reserve had been closed to visitors…
Bhubaneswar: Mohan Charan Majhi-led BJP government in Odisha has approved a new uniform colour code for all government buildings across the state. The decision follows a recent change in the uniform design for Class IX and X students in government and government-aided schools. As per the new directive, the exterior walls of government buildings will…
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to address the ongoing concerns of displaced street vendors in Puri, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development (H&UD), visited the city on Saturday to review the progress of rehabilitation initiatives for vendors evicted from the Badadand area. Padhee toured the vending zone under construction near the Sri Setu area,…
Bhubaneswar: AJSA India, an Odisha-based non-governmental organization (NGO), has been honored with the prestigious Bridgestone Mobility Social Impact Award 2024 in the category of “Increase Access to Resources.” The award, accompanied by a cash prize of Rs. 1.5 million, was presented by Bridgestone Corporation in recognition of AJSA India’s outstanding efforts to uplift marginalized tribal…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a major overhaul of its Potato Mission, aiming to significantly enhance potato production and provide stronger support to farmers across the state. Agriculture Minister KV Singh Deo, in a press briefing on Saturday, shared the government’s commitment to revitalizing the mission by extending its tenure for three more years…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen Odisha’s education system, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today handed over appointment letters to 16,009 newly recruited junior teachers (Schematic) in primary and upper primary schools across the state. The special recruitment event, Nijukti Mela, was held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, with a focus on acknowledging the vital role of…
