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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bhubaneswar: Skill Development Programmes should not be limited to a select category of students but should be extended to higher education courses and linked to Mission Shakti and the industrial sector, according to Minister Sampad Swain. During a review meeting on the Skill Development Programme, the Minister emphasized the importance of linking skill development specifically…
Bhubaneswar: In a comprehensive review meeting aimed at assessing the progress of urban transformative initiatives in Odisha, Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra, convened a session at the Odisha Urban Academy. The meeting focused on evaluating significant strides in urban development, particularly in enhancing drinking water supply and urban infrastructure across…
Bhubaneswar: Sara, a 19-year-old tigress died after age-related illness in Nandankanan Zoological Park. Sara’s remarkable journey began when she was rescued from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, on October 18, 2006, at just five months old. She was initially reared at Van Vihar Zoological Park, Bhopal, before joining Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar, on April 18,…
Bhubaneswar: In a rigorous monthly review meeting of the Rural Development department, Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh assessed the progress of various projects undertaken in the first 100 days of the current financial year 2024-25. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards, Singh outlined the projects scheduled for completion in the next 100 days, insisting…
