Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to support farmers, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a substantial increase in the assistance amount for the contingent expenditure of Krushak Sathis in the state. The assistance amount has been raised from Rs 12,000 to Rs 18,000 per year, according to an official release. This decision is set…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to foster dairy entrepreneurship and elevate the income of farmers, the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (ARD) Department organized a session on “Enhancing Farmers’ Income through Dairy Development & Value Addition.” This insightful event, part of the Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha-2024 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, aimed to discuss crucial aspects of dairy…
Bhubaneswar: In a two-day visit, the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner Sri Rajiv Kumar and Hon’ble Election Commissioner of India Mr. Arun Goel, conducted a comprehensive review of election preparedness in Odisha. The high-level meetings involved key officials from the state government and enforcement agencies to assess readiness for the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the groundbreaking ceremony for Welspun Group’s complex in Choudwar, Cuttack district, marking a significant milestone in the region’s industrial revitalization. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Patnaik expressed enthusiasm for the transformative impact on Choudwar, reminiscent of its industrial glory laid by Biju Babu in the 1950s. He emphasized…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s talented actress Preeti Panigrahi adds another feather to her cap, being honoured with the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award at the esteemed Sundance Film Festival for her exceptional performance in the movie ‘Girls will be Girls’. The Sundance Film Festival, renowned for recognizing outstanding talent in the global film industry, bestowed this…
Bhubaneswar: In a thrilling encounter at the Kalinga Stadium, Gurjant Singh’s dramatic last-minute goal propelled India to a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Ireland, concluding the Bhubaneswar leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 on Friday. The lone goalscorer, Gurjant Singh, found the net in the 60th minute, securing a crucial win for India. The…
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…
