Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has officially released guidelines for the highly anticipated Subhadra Yojana, a welfare scheme aimed at empowering women. The first installment of the financial assistance under the scheme will be distributed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, coinciding with his birthday. According to the Women & Child Development Department, the…
Bhubaneswar: Adani Green Energy Group has shown keen interest in setting up a Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in Birigarh, Nayagarh, Odisha, to boost the state’s renewable energy production. The proposal was brought up during a meeting with Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo at Lok Seba Bhavan on Monday, where Adani’s senior…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, emphasized the need for establishing climate-friendly and solar-powered cold storage facilities across the state. This initiative, discussed during a meeting at Krushi Bhavan on Monday, aims to enhance the preservation of fruits, vegetables, milk, and dairy products in all…
Bhubaneswar: Following the detection of bird flu in parts of Odisha, Public Health Director Dr. Bijay Mohapatra has advised residents to refrain from consuming chicken for the next few days. The health department has urged all districts to implement strict preventive measures to curb the virus’s spread. Dr. Mohapatra announced that district-wise fever surveillance teams will…
Puri: On the eve of Janmashtami, heritage enthusiasts from across Odisha gathered at Sankhakshetra Puri for a memorable experience. The inaugural session of the Puri Heritage Walks initiative introduced participants to the rich cultural traditions and the deep-rooted Jagannath cult surrounding the world-famous temple, a symbol of Odia heritage.
Bhubaneswar: Around 5,000 chickens were culled at a poultry farm in the Pili area of Puri district after bird flu was confirmed in the region. A special Rapid Response Team (RRT) initiated the culling operation in Abalpur near Pipili, the epicenter of the outbreak. Additional Director of Animal Disease Control, Dr. Jagannath Nanda, reported that…
Berhampur/Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Driving Training and Research in Berhampur marked its first anniversary with a ceremony held at its Palur Hills-based facility. Odisha’s Commerce and Transport Minister, Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, attended as the Chief Guest, highlighting the state’s efforts to reduce road accidents through driver training initiatives like the SuVahak program. Minister Jena praised the…
Bhubaneswar – In response to the alarming rise in elephant deaths across Odisha, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) has called for an urgent performance report from wildlife protection squads deployed throughout the state. The move comes after over 40 elephant fatalities were reported in the current fiscal year, raising concerns about the effectiveness…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) celebrated its 63rd Foundation Day with a special event where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi praised the institution’s remarkable contribution to the state’s agricultural development. Speaking at the ceremony, Majhi emphasized the vital role OUAT has played in Odisha’s transformation into a surplus rice-producing state through the…
Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for students, Odisha’s Higher Education Minister, Suryabanshi Suraj, has announced that students who enrolled in the first phase of the +3 admission process can now reapply during the ongoing second phase. This change in policy comes after numerous appeals from students and parents, providing them with another opportunity to secure seats…
