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…
Puri: In a bid to streamline the rituals and darshan procedures during the upcoming Snana Purnima and Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan conducted a review meeting on Monday in Puri. The meeting was attended by key officials including the Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Vir Vikram Yadav,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is all set to observe International Yoga Day on June 21 with extensive community participation across the state. This was announced during a comprehensive review chaired by Minister of State for Sports & Youth Services, Suryabanshi Suraj, at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday. During the review, Minister Suryabanshi Suraj directed…
