Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi underscored the pivotal role of district collectors in the implementation of government schemes during the two-day District Collectors’ Conference that began today in Bhubaneswar. Addressing the conference, Majhi emphasized the critical responsibility collectors hold in reaching out to the people and ensuring the success of government initiatives, particularly…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the concerns raised by the Odisha Nursing Employees’ Association (ONEA), the state government has announced the formation of an Inter-Departmental Committee to thoroughly examine the various demands put forth by the association. The committee will deliberate on the issues and propose potential solutions aimed at addressing the grievances of nursing officers across…
Bhubaneswar: In a progressive move, the Odisha government has announced the extension of maternity and paternity leave benefits to state employees who attain parenthood through surrogacy. The decision was formalized in an office memorandum issued by the Finance Department on Thursday, marking a significant step in inclusive employee welfare policies. Under the new guidelines, a…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Bigyan Academy has revealed the names of 16 scientists who will be honored across five categories for their exceptional contributions to various scientific fields. The awards, approved by the Science and Technology Department, celebrate achievements in biotechnology, life sciences, physics, engineering, and other disciplines. Professor Khirod Kumar Jena, from the School of Biotechnology…
Bhubaneswar: Representatives from the Royal Indian Company met with Deputy Chief Minister cum Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Energy Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at Lok Seva Bhavan on Thursday to discuss the potential use of solar-powered pumps to improve irrigation facilities across Odisha. During the meeting, the company’s representatives highlighted the benefits of portable…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been awarded the second position for its outstanding performance in activities organized during World No Tobacco Day 2024. The recognition was part of a national evaluation conducted by the National Resources Centre for Oral Health and Tobacco Cessation, based at Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, under the aegis of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has granted habitat rights over forests to the Mankidia community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) known for their traditional skills in rope making and monkey trapping. This decision aims to safeguard the cultural heritage and livelihoods of one of the state’s most marginalized tribal groups. The Mankidia, a semi-nomadic Austro-Asiatic…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Paatil, visited Odisha today as part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2024 campaign. His visit aimed to assess the state’s performance in key areas such as sanitation, cleanliness, ODF Plus Model declaration, and waste management systems. Paatil began his tour at Suando village, the birthplace of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has been identified as one of the four states, alongside Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Meghalaya, for a collaborative study by the Government of India and the World Bank on infrastructure strategy and recommendations for increasing private investment. The initiative aims to boost public-private partnerships (PPP) and strengthen the state’s infrastructure development. On September…
Bhubaneswar: A two-day Skill Upgradation Programme for Jala Sathis, organized by the Odisha Urban Academy with technical support from the Urban Management Centre, aimed to empower water service workers with advanced skills and knowledge to improve water management across urban areas in the state. The program, which trained over 800 Jala Sathis, focuses on enhancing…
