Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a significant boost for women empowerment by increasing incentives for Mission Shakti Community Support Staff. The decision, benefiting 59,509 personnel, recognizes their crucial role in driving positive change at the grassroots level. In a press release, the Chief Minister highlighted the remarkable contributions of Community Support Staff, including MBK,…
Bhubaneswar: Setting an example of educational excellence, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the revamped Government High School in IRC Village, State Capital. This transformation project represents a comprehensive initiative to elevate the educational infrastructure, introducing smart classrooms and top-tier facilities for students. The transformed school premises now feature modern amenities, including 12 new classrooms, a…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Nilamadhab Niwas, an affordable housing project aimed at transforming the lives of slum dwellers in the capital city. This initiative falls under the Odisha Government’s visionary ‘Housing for All’ policy, aligning with its commitment to providing dignified housing solutions for the urban poor. Handing over the keys to the…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen Public Relations activities and improve government communication in various departments, the State Cabinet of Odisha has approved the restructuring of the Odisha Information Service Cadre. This decision, undertaken to ensure effective dissemination of people-centric policies and schemes, involves the creation of 61 new posts at different levels within the cadre. As part…
Bhubaneswar: To ensure transparency in the upcoming simultaneous general elections in 2024, a comprehensive training program for District Nodal Officers on Election Expenditure Monitoring was conducted at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer. Emphasizing the crucial role of free and fair elections in a democracy, Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal urged all district-level…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled a new era for Indian athletics and swimming today with the inauguration of India’s first Indoor Athletics Centre and Indoor Aquatic Centre at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for the upcoming Indoor Diving Centre, further solidifying Odisha’s commitment to fostering excellence…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing and integrating the athletic talents of the sportsperson from the state, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gave the recruitment letters to 160 meritorious sportspersons, including 81 athletes, during the Nijukti Parba ceremony held in Bhubaneswar. The selected sportspersons have been inducted into various government departments such as the Steel & Mining Department, Revenue and…
Bhubaneswar: As many as 1294 persons joined the state government during a ceremony at the Convention Centre in Lok Seva Bhawan. The new recruits included 725 for the School & Mass Education Department, 280 for the Finance Department, and 129 for the Rural Development Department. Besides, 160 outstanding sports persons joined five departments, namely Steel…
Bhubaneswar: Water Initiatives, Odisha (WIO), a prominent advocate for water and climate initiatives in the state, has announced the call for nominations for the 4th batch of Odisha Water Honours. These honours, unique to the state, aim to acknowledge individuals and communities for their outstanding contributions to water, river, and ecology conservation and restoration. The…
Bhubaneswar: Dispelling speculations and putting an end to rumors of a possible alliance with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha, the State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Manmohan Samal, announced that the party would contest the upcoming elections independently in the state. Upon his return from Delhi, Samal stated, “We will fight…
