Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the state-level children’s festival, ‘Mahak’, at the Kalinga Stadium premises, calling for a united effort to nurture children as the nation’s most valuable asset. The five-day event, organized by the Department of Women and Child Development, celebrates the talents and aspirations of children, particularly those in need…
Bhubaneswar: Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Odisha, has been nominated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MHUA) to represent India at the prestigious Affordable Housing Workshop organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Seoul, South Korea. The four-day workshop, which began today, brings together policymakers,…
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The unique fragrance of Odisha’s aromatic rice varieties has captivated visitors at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024 in New Delhi. Hosted at the ‘Odisha Mandap,’ the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment showcased the state’s diverse agricultural produce, including aromatic rice and millet-based products, drawing significant attention from shoppers and food…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is home to 2,098 elephants, according to data presented by Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh R Singhkhuntia in the State Assembly today. The Angul forest circle recorded the highest elephant population with 779, followed by Baripada with 431, Berhampur with 177, and Bhubaneswar with 140. Minister Singhkhuntia highlighted that elephants migrate across forests…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at simplifying land transactions and addressing legal bottlenecks, the Odisha government has taken a decisive step to ease the land sale process in the state. The decision came following a review meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, with Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushan Chandra Mahapatra…
Bhubaneswar: Leaders of all major political parties in Odisha gathered on Monday for an all-party meeting chaired by Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, ahead of the upcoming winter session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The meeting, held in Bhubaneswar, aimed to ensure a smooth and productive session as the House prepares to convene from November 26…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation and expansion of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog, allocating a budget of Rs. 2,750 crore for its extended tenure until March 31, 2028. This move underscores the government’s dedication to nurturing a robust innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem,…
Bhubaneswar: The 177th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting was held today in Bhubaneswar, co-chaired by Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (DC-cum-ACS) to the Government of Odisha, and V.N. Kamble, Executive Director of UCO Bank. The meeting brought together key banking officials, government representatives, and stakeholders to discuss the state’s financial progress and future…
Bhubaneswar: The Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP), a premier wildlife attraction in Odisha’s capital, has added 11 new species of animals and birds to its collection as part of an animal exchange program with Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad. The exchange, conducted with the approval of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), saw a 17-member team from Hyderabad…
Baripada: To enhance genetic diversity in Similipal Tiger Reserve, the Forest Department released tigress Zeenat into the core forest area on Sunday night. Brought from Maharashtra as part of an interstate translocation program, Zeenat’s release marks a milestone in conservation efforts at the reserve, which is home to 28 tigers, including 15 rare pseudo-melanistic individuals….
