Bhubaneswar: In a groundbreaking initiative to empower the youth, the Odisha government is set to launch the online registration portal for the Nabin Odisha Magic Card tomorrow. The Nabin Odisha Magic Card is a futuristic points-based smart card designed to engage and empower the youth, fostering academic development, personality growth, skill enhancement, and employment opportunities….
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move toward environmental conservation, the Odisha Government has issued an order prohibiting the use of single-use plastic within the boundaries of sanctuaries, national parks, and tiger reserves in the state. The ban, which comes into effect on April 1, 2024, aims to minimize plastic pollution and protect the rich biodiversity of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to elevate the standard of medical education and research in the state, the Odisha Government has announced the introduction of a ‘Research Fund’ for government medical colleges and hospitals, as well as postgraduate institutes. This initiative aims to provide financial support to institutions for research-related activities, fostering a culture of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address staffing needs in Primary and Upper Primary schools across the state, the Odisha government has announced its decision to fill up vacancies. An official statement released in this regard outlines the plan to engage 10,000 junior teachers (Schematic) to meet the educational requirements. The School & Mass Education…
Bhubaneswar: On its 1st foundation day, the Odisha Women in Media (OWM) gathered on Monday to commemorate the accomplishments and positive contributions of women journalists in the field. The event was graced by Patricia Mukhim, Editor of The Shillong Times and a Padma Shri awardee in 2000, as the chief guest. During the celebration held…
Bhubaneswar: The fervour of competitive tennis echoed through the Kalinga Stadium Tennis Complex in Bhubaneswar as the AITA OTA All India Super Series Boys & Girls Under-12 & Under-14 Juniors Tennis Tournament 2024 commenced on March 2nd. Hosted by the Odisha Tennis Association (OTA), the tournament is scheduled to run until March 8th, bringing together…
Bhubaneswar: In a dedicated effort to enhance life-saving measures and bolster voluntary blood collection in remote areas, the Odisha State Medical Corporation Limited is set to deploy two new Mobile Blood Collection Vans to various Medical Colleges and District Headquarter Hospitals. Building upon the success of the initiative launched in November 2019, which saw the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is entering a new era of economic transformation as the 129th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, presided over by Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, IAS, gives the green light to 22 projects valued at INR 4,066.71 Crore. This strategic move is set to reshape the economic landscape of Odisha, reinforcing…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to the demand for duck breeding among farmers, the Duck Breeding Farm at Khapuria in Cuttack has been revitalized under the guidance of Ranendra Pratap Swain, Minister of Agriculture & FE, Fisheries, and ARD. The farm, which was previously inactive, played a crucial role in supplying duck chicks to support livestock farmers in…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) has joined forces with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar, in a significant move towards providing inclusive and quality education for visually impaired students in the state. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formalized today, outlining plans for the provision of…
