Chilika: The decks of INS Chilka reverberated with pride and enthusiasm as the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the third batch of Agniveers on March 15. A total of 2,630 Agniveers, including 396 women, marched with precision and dedication in a post-sunset ceremony reviewed by Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff. V…
Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has unveiled the election schedule for both the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Odisha, along with several other states across the country. In a significant development, the elections in Odisha will be conducted in four phases, as confirmed by Rajiv Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). The polling…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing and preserving indigenous cultures, the Odisha government awarded Habitat Rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) to 32 villages of the Paudi Bhuyan community in Deogarh district. This significant milestone under the Mo Jungle Jami Yojana (MJJM) was marked by a ceremony where Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena handed over the Habitat Rights…
Bhubaneswar: The ‘Odisha Skills’ competition, a flagship initiative under the Skilled In Odisha program, recently concluded with a grand ceremony to felicitate the talented youth who demonstrated exemplary skills across various sectors. Hosted by the Skill Development & Technical Education Department and the Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA), the event aimed to nurture global skills among…
Bhubaneswar: Enhancing the career progression opportunities for teaching and non-teaching staff in fully aided private colleges, the Odisha Government has announced simplifications to the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme. The decision, announced by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, is set to benefit employees covered under the Odisha Revised Pay Scale Rules, 2017. Under the revised…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to foster industrial growth in the Bargarh region, the State Government has announced the transfer of land belonging to the Bargarh Sugar Factory to the Industrial Development Corporation of Odisha (IDCO) for future industrial ventures. The decision comes as part of efforts to utilize the resources of the defunct sugar factory…
Bhubaneswar: For the promotion of millet-based products and empowering Women Self-Help Groups (WSHGs), Milk Mantra Dairy Pvt Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Radharani WSHG of Bhubaneswar and Dibyajyoti WSHG of Rourkela. The agreement was formalized at Krushi Bhawan in the presence of the Director of Agriculture & Food Production, Odisha. The signing…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated a modern educational complex in Badapada, located in the Swabhiman Anchal of Malkangiri district. Utilizing the power of technology, the inauguration ceremony was conducted via video conferencing, underscoring the government’s commitment to accessible education even in remote areas. The newly inaugurated educational complex is a testament to the state…
Bhubaneswar: During a ceremony held at the Tennis Centre, Kalinga Sports Complex, athletes from Odisha were bestowed with special cash awards for their remarkable achievements across a multitude of sporting disciplines. The event, which took place on Thursday, saw a total of Rs 56,93,000 being awarded to recipients who clinched a staggering 269 medals. Distinguished…
Bhubaneswar: Recognizing the valuable contributions of Village Resource Persons (VRPs), Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced a substantial hike in their remuneration across the state. Effective immediately, the daily remuneration for VRPs has been increased from Rs. 300 to Rs. 400. Additionally, they will receive an extra Rs. 100 towards travel expenses, bringing their total…
