Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued revised guidelines for the re-engagement of retired employees on a temporary basis, replacing the earlier resolution from 2014. The updated guidelines, issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department, aim to streamline the re-engagement process and prioritize the filling of vacant posts through direct recruitment and promotions. Under…
Bhubaneswar: A regional review meeting focusing on the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Sector for five eastern states—Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Meghalaya—along with the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, was held in Bhubaneswar today. The event was hosted by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, in collaboration with the Fisheries…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards enhancing agricultural infrastructure, a high-level meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, KV Singh Deo, to discuss the establishment of cold storage facilities across Odisha. The meeting aimed to accelerate efforts to ensure proper storage of agricultural produce and…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen public administration, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi distributed appointment letters to 476 officers and employees at a ceremony held at Lok Seva Bhavan. Organized by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, the event marks the government’s ongoing efforts to expand employment opportunities in the state. During his address, CM Majhi…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance academic support for students, especially in remote areas, Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education (S&ME), inaugurated the Free Online Academic Support Programme. The virtual launch was attended by Raghuram R. Iyer, Director of Higher Secondary Education, and was aimed at benefiting students from government and government-aided higher secondary schools across…
Chandipur: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The test, held at approximately 1500 hours, demonstrated the missile system’s ability to track and engage a high-speed aerial target…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Thursday approved the transfer of equity shares of Gopalpur Ports Ltd (GPL) to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ). The shares, previously held by Shapoorji Pallonji Port Maintenance Private Limited and Odisha Stevedores Limited, will now be transferred to APSEZ. This decision is part of a broader plan…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a wet spell over Odisha this weekend due to the likely formation of a low-pressure area over coastal Bangladesh and its surrounding regions. The system, currently marked by an upper air cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above sea level, is expected to develop into a…
Bhubaneswar: Renew Green Energy Group has expressed interest in developing large-scale green energy projects in Odisha, including green ammonia and green methanol plants, as well as green power generation. During a meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday, the Group’s delegation presented these ambitious proposals to Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh…
Bhubaneswar: Sanjukta Sethi, a dedicated nursing officer from Malkangiri, Odisha, has been felicitated with the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award for 2024. The award, presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, recognizes her outstanding contribution to healthcare and her selfless service to the community. Sethi was among…
