Sambalpur: Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated India’s first Skill India Centre (SIC) in Sambalpur on Tuesday. The SIC aims to democratize access to quality education and create a level playing field for the youth by offering low-cost courses in high-demand job roles. Addressing the youth at the event,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to resolve longstanding land-related issues, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik distributed Record of Rights (ROR) or land pattas to 10,000 Sikkim ryots from 26 districts during a special function on Tuesday in Bhubaneswar. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Patnaik emphasized that addressing the concerns of the people has been the topmost…
Bhubaneswar: Union Communications Minister Aswini Vaishnaw launched five Commemorative Postage Stamps today, paying tribute to the legendary poets Bhima Bhoi and Gangadhar Meher of Odisha. The event took place via video conferencing from Bhubaneswar. In addition to the stamp release, 42 Branch Post Offices across seven districts of Western Odisha were inaugurated during the ceremony,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant announcement, Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, revealed that the long-awaited Puri-Konark Rail Line has received the official nod from Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. A sanctioned budget of ₹492 Crores has been allocated for the construction of this 32-kilometer rail line, fulfilling…
Bhubaneswar: A groundbreaking chapter in the realm of sports unfolded in Odisha as the inaugural batch of fifteen promising local footballers was introduced at the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy in Bhubaneswar. The ceremony, graced by esteemed dignitaries including Sports Director Shri Siddhartha Das, Joint Secretary Shri Bijayananda Naik, Technical Director of AIFF Syed Sabir Pasha, Secretary…
Bhubaneswar: In a momentous recognition of the stellar achievements of hockey players hailing from Odisha, the state government has declared cash awards to honour their outstanding performances on the international stage. The announced awards underscore Odisha’s rich legacy in the sport and its commitment to nurturing and celebrating talent. Amit Rohidas and Deep Grace Ekka,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards bolstering agricultural support mechanisms, the 62nd State Level Co-ordination Committee on Crop Insurance (SLCCCI) convened today under the guidance of Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena at the Second Floor Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Jena, the highest State level authority for the…
Bhubaneswar: The second State Cooperative Development Committee (SCDC) convened today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena at the Second Floor Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting aimed to discuss and strategize the development of cooperatives and the cooperative movement in the state. The meeting was attended by key officials, including…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Odisha has taken a significant step towards enhancing skill training and employment opportunities for PwDs by signing two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The tripartite agreements were inked with AssisTech (IIT, Delhi) and Sakhyam, an NGO, as well as with Bharatiya Vidya…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards ensuring pristine water quality across the state, a State-level Water Quality Assurance Cell (WQAC) was inaugurated today under the Housing & Urban Development Department by G Mathi Vathanan, Additional Chief Secretary. The establishment of this cell aims to enhance water quality monitoring and surveillance, ensuring zero failure in water…
