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…
Bhubaneswar: In a comprehensive review meeting on Monday, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida, assessed various schemes and activities under the Department of Mission Shakti, emphasizing its pivotal role in the state’s development. During the session, Parida acknowledged the substantial progress Mission Shakti has made in empowering women across Odisha. She highlighted the initiative’s significant…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday instructed district collectors across the state to make decisions regarding the reopening of schools based on local weather conditions. This directive allows collectors the authority to declare holidays or adjust school timings for government, private, and aided schools from Class I to 12 in response to the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday emphasized the timely completion of ongoing water resources projects during a high-level meeting with officials from the Water Resources Department. According to an official press release, Majhi directed the department’s top officers to manage water efficiently, particularly during the delayed monsoon, and to remain prepared for…
