Bhubaneswar: Seven-term Member of Parliament (MP) from Odisha’s Cuttack Parliamentary seat, Bhartruhari Mahtab, was appointed as the pro tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha on Thursday by President Droupadi Murmu. The announcement was made by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. “President is pleased to appoint Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Member, Lok Sabha as Speaker Protem under…
Bhubaneswar: In a groundbreaking initiative to streamline public distribution and enhance food security, the Odisha government announced the establishment of a rice ATM in Bhubaneswar. The ATM is set to become operational within a week, offering a novel way for Public Distribution System (PDS) cardholders to access their monthly rice quota. Following a high-level meeting,…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who recently assumed charge of the Women and Child Development (WCD) and Mission Shakti departments, conducted an extensive review meeting late into the night at Lok Seva Bhavan’s conference room. The meeting, attended by Principal Secretary Shubha Sarma and Director Monisha Banerjee among other department officials, focused on assessing…
Bhubaneswar: Elisabeth Faure, Chief of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Odisha, along with Himanshu Bal, Field Chief Officer of the World Food Organization, held a productive meeting with Krushnachandra Patro, Odisha’s Minister for Food Supply and Consumer Welfare. The discussions underscored the collaborative efforts aimed at bolstering food security initiatives in the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met with the members of the Puri Chhattisa Niyog at the State Guest House today to discuss and ensure a peaceful and orderly completion of the upcoming Rath Yatra. During the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of conducting all rituals in a disciplined manner. This year, devotees…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, the newly appointed Minister for Electronics and Information Technology in Odisha, undertook a comprehensive review of the state’s IT landscape at the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) in Bhubaneswar today. The meeting, attended by Principal Secretary Vishal Kumar Dev and other senior officials, focused on assessing the current projects and future…
Bhubaneswar: Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, and Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, emphasized the need for extensive awareness programs to empower youth and elevate livelihood opportunities at the grassroots level. In a comprehensive review of the STSC Development M&BCW…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Krishnachandra Mohapatra, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, emphasized the critical need to prevent artificial flooding in urban areas and enhance water drainage systems during a comprehensive review of the Department’s plans and initiatives today. The meeting, attended by top officials including Sri G. Mathivathanan, Additional Chief Secretary, highlighted the government’s commitment to prioritizing…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has decided to reopen all government, private, and aided schools across the state for students from Class I to Class XII starting from tomorrow, June 21. This decision comes as per the announcement made by the Information & Public Relations Department, outlining the operational timings and subsequent resumption of regular classes….
Bhubaneswar: Surama Padhy, a seasoned politician and two-time MLA from Ranpur, has been elected as the Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. Her elevation to this prestigious position came through unanimous support from all quarters, marking a significant milestone in the state’s political landscape. Padhy’s candidacy for the Speakership received overwhelming backing after no other nominations…
