Bhubaneswar: A team from the Cuttack Chapter of the Indian National Trust For Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has made a significant discovery of the remnants of a Buddhist site near Ganeswarapur village in Tangi Tehsil of Cuttack district. The site, featuring scattered Buddhist archaeological remains, was found near a small mound within a rice…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, granted approval on Friday for the lease of Government land measuring Ac. 1.00 dec. to the Odisha Kulta Samaj at Puri. The designated land, situated in Mouza-Puri Sahar Unit-No-34, Balukhanda under Puri Tahasil, will be provided free of premium and incidental…
Bhubaneswar: In a move to support the empowerment initiatives under Mission Shakti, the Odisha Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, approved a proposal on Friday to provide financial assistance for uniforms and blazers to the members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Executive Committees (EC), and Management Committees (MC). As per the decision, a…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to boost the preservation and revitalization of Odisha’s rich cultural heritage, the State Cabinet approved a budget of Rs. 1412.79 Crore for the implementation of the “Integrated Development of Heritage & Monuments and Tourist Destination (IDHMTD) scheme” spanning from 2020-21 to 2026-27. Launched in the financial year 2020-21, the primary…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards promoting higher education and fostering inclusivity, the Odisha Cabinet has given the green light to the implementation of the `NUA-0 Scholarship’ scheme. This initiative aims to open up higher education opportunities for students across the state, covering State Universities, Government and non-government aided colleges, including aided Sanskrit colleges and unaided…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance rural connectivity and empower communities, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the LAccMI Bus service across Khurda, Puri, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Jajpur, and Nayagarh districts via video conferencing on Friday. Emphasizing the convenience and affordability of the bus services, the Chief Minister expressed his commitment to addressing the needs of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance the cultural landscape of Odisha, the State Cabinet granted its approval on Friday for the establishment of the Odisha Culture Development Service (OCDS) Cadre. This initiative is part of a comprehensive restructuring plan for the Odisha Culture Service Cadre, aimed at attracting highly skilled professionals to contribute to…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to promote containerized cargo export and import shipping through Paradeep Port, the Government of Odisha has inked a crucial agreement with the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) for Viability Gap Funding (VGF). The agreement, signed by Saswat Mishra, Principal Secretary/MSME Department, and Capt. Deepak Tiwari, MD of MSC Agency (India) Pvt….
Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India commenced its vital discussions with representatives of various political parties in Bhubaneswar on the first day of their visit to Odisha. The primary aim of these deliberations was to conduct an in-depth review of the state’s election preparedness and cultivate cooperation among all key stakeholders. At the outset, the…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (ARD) of Odisha is organizing “Matsya Pranee Samavesh Odisha” from February 16 to 18. As part of this event, the Department of Women and Child Development has set up a dedicated stall to raise awareness about the nutritional development programs and schemes for women and children…
