Bhubaneswar: An expert consultation meeting convened today at the National Health Mission (NHM), Odisha, to discuss the development of the state’s Vision Document for 2036 and 2047. The session was chaired by Aswathy S., Commissioner-Cum-Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department. The meeting commenced with an overview of the current healthcare landscape in Odisha,…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture held a significant meeting today at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Center to discuss the preparation of the vision document titled “Vikshit Odisha 2036 and Vikshit Bharat 2047: Culture and Heritage.” The session was chaired by the department’s Principal Secretary, Bishnupada Sethi, and brought together prominent…
Bhubaneswar: Jennifer Larson, Consul General of the U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad, stressed the importance of a free and open press as a cornerstone of democracy while addressing over 30 journalists from Odisha. Speaking at the valedictory session of the Countering Disinformation for Odisha Journalists training program held at KIIT campus, Larson praised the participants’ commitment…
Puri: In a recent auction, 10,300 quintals of Arpan rice were sold, raising Rs 2.86 crore for the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) fund. The auction was held under the supervision of Puri District Collector and SJTA Deputy Chief Administrator Siddharth Shankar Swain. The entire stock was bought by Suresh Kumar Mohanty, owner of Nimapada…
Bhubaneswar: To support the integration of ex-military personnel into state services, the Governor of Odisha, under the powers conferred by Article 309 of the Constitution, has approved new rules providing 10% horizontal reservation for retired Agniveer personnel in the state’s Uniformed Services. The regulations were framed on Friday and will be officially known as the…
Bhubaneswar: To boost Odisha’s aviation infrastructure, the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar is set to receive a new terminal as part of a major expansion plan aimed at accommodating the growing number of domestic and international passengers. Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, who reviewed the expansion plans on Friday, announced…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure accountability and transparency in the food supply chain, Minister for Food Supply and Consumer Welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, conducted surprise inspections at several godowns and rice mills in Boudh and Sonepur districts. During his unannounced visit to Ranisati Mill and Central PEG Godown in Boudh, Patra uncovered serious irregularities, including the recycling…
Bhubaneswar: To empower women and vulnerable groups, Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg reviewed the state government’s preparations for the release of the second phase of the first installment of the Subhadra assistance scheme. The review meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, saw the participation of key officials, including Sanjay Kumar Singh, Principal…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant push for wildlife conservation, Odisha’s Minister of Forests, Environment, and Climate Change, Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, unveiled new digital tools and reinforced the state’s commitment to safeguarding its rich biodiversity. Speaking at the 70th State Wildlife Week celebrations in Bhubaneswar, the Minister emphasized the critical role of public cooperation, media, and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is now home to 696 leopards, according to the first-ever independent Leopard Census conducted by the state’s Forest Department. This newly released report marks a significant step in wildlife conservation, offering a clearer picture of the leopard population within the state. Previously, estimates of leopard numbers in Odisha had varied. A report by…
