Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative reshuffle, several senior officers in Odisha have been reassigned to new positions, marking a strategic move to enhance the efficiency and functioning of various departments in the state. Satish Chandra Samal, a senior private secretary from the Home Department cadre, has been appointed as the Additional Private Secretary to Chief…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant political development, Ranpur MLA Surama Padhy has filed her nomination for the prestigious position of Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The nomination was officially submitted on Wednesday. According to sources, Padhy filed her nomination in the presence of key political figures including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Ministers…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to extend medical services to remote corners of Odisha, the state government has announced the construction of black-topped roads to villages with populations exceeding 100. This initiative aims to ensure that essential medical services reach even the most isolated communities. Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Rabi Narayan Nayak, made…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan chaired a crucial review meeting on Tuesday, directing departmental officials to ramp up efforts in combating the illicit liquor trade and addressing the menace of brown sugar consumption in the state. The meeting underscored the urgent need for proactive measures to curb these illegal activities. Minister Harichandan emphasized the…
Bhubaneswar Ganeshram Singh Khuntia, Minister of Forests, Environment, and Climate Change, underscored the government’s commitment to preserving Odisha’s natural heritage and integrating public participation in environmental conservation efforts. In a review meeting held at the Department of Forests, Environment, and Climate Change headquarters in Kharveh Bhawan, Minister Singh Khuntia emphasized the pivotal role of nature in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, issued a stern warning on Tuesday, promising immediate and strict action against any proven cases of corruption or bribery within government operations. “Zero tolerance is our benchmark in this regard,” Minister Pujari declared during an interaction with reporters. He invited suggestions on how to make revenue…
Bhubaneswar: In an exciting development for Odisha’s youth, the World Skill Center (WSC) has selected a batch of 24 outstanding students for a six-month paid internship program for the academic year 2023-24. These students embarked on their journey to Singapore on Tuesday evening, where they will gain invaluable overseas exposure and hands-on experience, enhancing their skills…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has directed all District Headquarters Hospitals (DHHs), Sub-District Hospitals (SDHs), Community Health Centers (CHCs), and Primary Health Centers (PHCs) to establish official social media handles on ‘X’. The accounts will be managed by the Medical Officer in Charge of each facility. Shalini Pandit, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Health…
Bhubaneswar: The inaugural session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly commenced on Tuesday with the oath-taking ceremony of the newly-elected MLAs. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi was the first to take the oath, followed by Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida. Pro-tem Speaker Ranendra Pratap Swain administered the oath to the new…
Bhubaneswar: In response to a diphtheria outbreak in Manushpadar village, Kashipur Block, Smt. Salini Pandit, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department, has directed the Collector of Rayagada to implement stringent containment measures to curb the spread of the disease. In a directive issued today, Smt. Pandit emphasized the urgency of controlling the outbreak…
