Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha Cabinet, on Thursday, gave its nod to declare the recently released Hindi movie “12th Fail” as tax-free in the state. The decision reflects the government’s recognition of the film’s inspirational narrative and its potential positive impact on the audience. The film narrates the real-life story of a young…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at empowering and securing the rights of displaced families, the Odisha Cabinet, in its recent session, approved the allotment of free-of-cost DP tenements to 515 eligible families who were displaced from East Pakistan and Burma and later settled in Sunabeda municipality in Odisha’s Koraput district since 1964. Each family…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA) unveiled its much-anticipated Coffee Table Book titled ‘Microeconomics, Macro Impact’ during the NUA Odisha Global Summit on Growth & Employment 2024. The prestigious book launch was graced by eminent personalities including Smt. Alka Misra, Chairperson, OSDA; Usha Padhee, IAS, Principal Secretary, Skill Development & Technical Education Department, Government of…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to fortify its position as a leading industrial hub, the Odisha Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has given the green light to amendments proposed for the Odisha Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy 2023. The primary objective behind these amendments is to attract significant investments for the establishment…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster youth empowerment in the state, the Odisha Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has approved revised funding of Rs. 315 crore for the NUA-O initiative. This initiative falls under the Integrated Youth Development Programme (IYDP) and is geared towards empowering the youth to realize their…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the State Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, announced on Thursday the extension of the State Government Grant-in-Aid to eligible employees of non-government newly-aided high schools and Sanskrit Tols, aligning with the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay Rules, 2017 (7th Pay). This decision is expected to benefit around 7,796 teaching…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards reinforcing Odisha’s position as a leading IT hub, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Accenture’s Advanced Technology Center in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. Accenture, a global professional services company, has established this state-of-the-art facility, marking a pivotal moment in the rapidly evolving IT, strategy, and consulting ecosystem within the state. Accenture,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the extension of the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme for an additional three years, spanning from 2024-25 to 2026-27. The Cabinet approved an estimated budget of Rs. 6029.70 Crores to ensure the continued support and financial inclusion of farmers. Recognizing the pivotal role agriculture plays…
Bhubaneswar: The State-level Handicraft Exhibition has commenced at IDCO Exhibition Ground today where self-help groups (SHGs) have exhibited their creations. The primary objective of the State-level Handicraft Exhibition is to provide a dedicated platform for the marketing of products crafted by clusters and individual artisans. Organized by the Directorate of Handicrafts, the exhibition aims to…
Bhubaneswar: Today, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated two outstanding female athletes from Odisha, Pranati Nayak and Mannata Mishra, recognizing their stellar performances on the international sports stage. Pranati Nayak, a gifted gymnast affiliated with the Odisha AMNS/ India Gymnastics High-Performance Center (HPC), secured the Bronze Medal at the prestigious FIG World Cup 2024 held in…
