Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the 10th trip of the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) from Balasore Railway Station today. The pilgrimage train, approved during the 2023-24 period, will carry 970 pilgrims along with 30 Escort Officers from the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Jajpur on a spiritual journey to Agra-Mathura….

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards addressing malnutrition and anaemia, Ranendra Pratap Swain, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment and Fisheries and Animal Resources Development, flagged off the distribution of chicks to over seven lakh families under the Nutrition at Doorstep Programme. The event, held at Krushi Bhawan, saw officials from all districts participating via video…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to recognize and appreciate the crucial role played by temporary art and sports teachers in government Upper Primary Schools in the state, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced an increase in their monthly remuneration. As per the decision, the salary of these teachers will be enhanced from Rs 7,000 to Rs…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has taken a significant step towards recognizing and supporting the contributions of Physically Disabled Education Volunteers (PHIEV) engaged in Gram Panchayats to provide education and special services to differently-abled school students. In a recent announcement, the government has increased the monthly remuneration for PHIEV from Rs 5379 to Rs 10,000. This decision…