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Union Minister Jual Oram Propels Pro-People Policies, preservation of tribal linguistic identity in Odisha

Bureau The News HashtagJune 29, 2024June 29, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, underscored the need for expanding pro-people programs across Odisha, emphasizing vocational courses and the preservation of tribal linguistic identities. The Minister’s directives came during a detailed review meeting with officials from the ST, SC Development Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department at the State Guest House. According…

Odisha Celebrates 18th National Statistics Day

Bureau The News HashtagJune 29, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: The 18th National Statistics Day was celebrated at the Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, honoring the birthday of eminent statistician Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis. The event, organized by the Directorate of Economics & Statistics (DE&S), Planning and Convergence Department, focused on this year’s theme, “Use of Data for Decision Making.” Chief Minister Mohan Charan…

Odisha Govt to Rename LAccMI Bus Services to ‘Mukhyamantri Bus Seva’

Bureau The News HashtagJune 29, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: The newly-formed Odisha government has announced the renaming of the ongoing (Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative) bus services to ‘Mukhyamantri Bus Seva’. This initiative, which connects panchayat to block headquarters, will soon operate under the new name, as confirmed by Transport, Mines, and Steel Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena. “There is no political agenda in our…

BDA to Resume Public Grievance Hearings from July 1

Bureau The News HashtagJune 29, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) will resume its public grievance hearings starting July 1. The sessions will take place every Monday (excluding government holidays) from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The weekly hearings, previously conducted on Mondays, were suspended on March 16 due to the model code of conduct imposed by the Election Commission…

Odisha to Install CCTV and GPS in Mandis for Transparent Paddy Transport

Bureau The News HashtagJune 29, 2024June 29, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in all Mandis to ensure transparent paddy transport, announced Minister of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Krushna Chandra Patra on Saturday. In addition, GPS systems will be installed in vehicles transporting paddy from procurement centers to millers. The CCTV cameras will monitor paddy movement in…

Odisha’s Millets Mission Lauded by Central Government

Bureau The News HashtagJune 29, 2024June 29, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Central government has commended the Odisha Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment for its outstanding efforts in promoting and reviving millets during the International Year of Millets 2023. The Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department awarded a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ to the Odisha Agriculture Department for its significant contributions to the Millets Mission. This…

Principal Secretary of Agriculture Restricts Visits to State Headquarters for Transfer Complaints

Bureau The News HashtagJune 28, 2024June 29, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar – In a bid to streamline the functioning of district and field officers, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, the Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department, has restricted frequent visits of these officers to the State headquarters regarding transfer-related complaints. Dr. Padhee emphasized that no officer is allowed to visit the State headquarters…

Railway Ministry Plans 315 Special Trains for Smooth Pilgrim Travel During Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra

Bureau The News HashtagJune 28, 2024June 28, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Railways has announced the operation of 315 special trains to and from Puri to facilitate the smooth travel and convenience of pilgrims during the Car Festival of Lord Jagannath (Rath Yatra), scheduled from 6th July to 19th July 2024. This year’s Gundicha Yatra will be celebrated over two days, prompting the…

Manoj Ahuja Appointed as New Chief Secretary of Odisha

Bureau The News HashtagJune 28, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: Senior IAS officer Manoj Ahuja has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Odisha. The announcement was made on Friday by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department of Odisha. “On repatriation from Government of India, Manoj Ahuja, IAS (RR-1990) is appointed as Chief Secretary, Odisha, and Secretary to Government, General Administration, and…

Odisha Approves Rs. 903.41 Crore for Green Energy Projects, Bolstering Renewable Energy Goals

Bureau The News HashtagJune 27, 2024June 27, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards a sustainable energy future, the Single Window Committee (SWC) of the Energy Department has approved investment proposals worth Rs. 903.41 crore. This substantial investment aims to establish transformative green energy projects, reinforcing the state’s commitment to meeting its Renewable Energy (RE) target of 10 GW by 2030. The 6th…