Bhubaneswar: The 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Odisha State Seeds Corporation (OSSC) took place today, with Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (AG&FE) Department, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, emphasizing the critical role of bio-fortified seeds in enhancing farmers’ income and diversifying agricultural practices in the state. During his address, Dr. Padhee noted…
Bhubaneswar: Gokulananda Mallick, Minister of Fisheries & Animal Resources Development and MSME, inaugurated the newly constructed Conference Hall at the Veterinary Officers’ Training Institute in Laxmisagar, Bhubaneswar, today. The modern facility is designed to enhance training and capacity building in the animal resources development sector. Equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, including LED screens, a digital podium, and…
Bhubaneswar: The “Sanskruti Charcha” ceremony on “Skill Development and the Role of Youth in the Development of Odisha” was held today at the Odisha State Archives. Organized by the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department, the event brought together key figures from the cultural and administrative sectors to discuss the crucial role youth play in…
Bhubaneswar: Senior IPS officer Suresh Devadatta Singh officially assumed the role of Commissioner of Police for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate on Monday afternoon, succeeding Sanjeev Panda. Singh, a 1998-batch IPS officer, was previously serving as the Additional Director General of Police, CID-CB, Cuttack, before his transfer to this new post. The Odisha Home Department announced Singh’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant shake-up within the Odisha Police, the state government on Sunday transferred more than 55 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including Superintendents of Police (SPs) across 21 districts.
Bhubaneswar: Ramjeet Tudu, a youth from Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, received special recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 114th episode of the Mann Ki Baat program today for his extraordinary efforts to promote the Santhali language at an international level through digital innovation. Prime Minister Modi highlighted Tudu’s work in giving Santhali a new…
Berhampur: To boost grassroots sports development in Odisha, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is set to launch five new Khelo India Centres (KICs) under the Central government’s Khelo India initiative. These centres will be established in Ganjam, Gajapati, Jharsuguda, Nayagarh, and Deogarh districts, covering three different sporting disciplines. The newly sanctioned KICs will focus…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced that it will release the second phase of financial assistance under the Subhadra Yojana on October 9, 2024. Beneficiaries who have completed their application process by October 7 will receive their first installment of Rs 5,000. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida shared the update during a media briefing today….
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has secured the top spot in the 2024 Urban Governance Index (UGI), an independent study conducted by the Praja Foundation. This prestigious ranking highlights Odisha’s remarkable success in urban reforms, particularly in empowering local governance structures, decentralization, and fostering citizen involvement. Odisha outperformed 31 cities across the country, showcasing its leadership in urban governance…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cabinet has officially approved the launch of the Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana (MKY), a comprehensive state sector umbrella scheme designed to enhance milk production across the state. The initiative will span five years, from the Financial Year 2024-25 to 2028-29, with a substantial budgetary outlay of ₹1,423.47 crore. The MKY encompasses various…
