Bhubaneswar: Odisha will celebrate its first-ever State-Level Local Self-Government Day this year. The announcement was made following a meeting chaired by Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushnachandra Mahapatra, who emphasized that the celebration should break from tradition and be observed in a unique and meaningful way. The meeting, held in the State Assembly, saw…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the implementation of the much-anticipated SUBHADRA Yojana, aimed at empowering over 1 crore women across the state. The announcement was made during a session in the State Assembly, following the Cabinet’s approval of the scheme earlier this week. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has assured the continuation of the state’s health insurance scheme for working journalists. His assurance came in a written response to a query by Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati in the State Assembly on Thursday. Majhi confirmed that the renewal of health cards under the Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a pivotal meeting at Lok Sabha Bhawan today to discuss the strategic infrastructure development of Dharanidhar University (DD University) in Keonjhar. The university, which was elevated from Dharanidhar College in February 2023, currently oversees the affiliation of 38 colleges across the district. In a bid to enhance the…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to skill development and employment opportunities, the World Skill Center (WSC) in Bhubaneswar has unveiled a new program in ‘Precision Engineering’ as part of its School of Engineering. This initiative, starting from the Academic Year 2024-25, aims to equip youth with cutting-edge skills to meet the demands of modern manufacturing…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s mining sector, Steel, Mines, and Works Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena announced on Thursday that substantial gold reserves have been discovered across several districts in the state. The announcement was made during a session in the Odisha Assembly, following a query from Congress MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati. Minister Jena disclosed that gold deposits have…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Digendranath Swain, a distinguished Odia space scientist, was honored with the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar: Vigyan Yuva – Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award for 2024 in the field of Space Science and Technology. The prestigious award, which includes a medallion and a Sanad, was presented to him by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today honored the Indian Men’s Hockey team for their remarkable achievement in winning the historic bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. The felicitation ceremony took place at the iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, where the team was celebrated for their outstanding performance on the world stage. The…
Bhubaneswar: To address rising costs and ensure better nutrition for students, the Odisha government has increased the allowance for mid-day meals in schools. Announcing the decision, School and Public Education Minister Nityanand Gond stated that the state will now spend an additional Re 1 per meal for each student, in response to growing inflation and…
Bhubaneswar: In a pioneering move to modernize agriculture, Odisha has launched the e-Chasa App and Portal as part of its Digital Survey Policy to enhance crop production and processing. The initiative, aimed at empowering farmers across the state, was officially launched today by the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak…
