Bhubaneswar: Cuttack’s renowned Rupa Tarakasi, or silver filigree, a distinctive craft exclusive to Odisha, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai. This accolade brings the total number of products with GI tags in Odisha to 26. The Odisha State Cooperative Handicrafts Corporation Ltd (UTKALIKA) took the initiative to…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development for the health education and healthcare sector in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated teaching hospitals in five government medical colleges and laid the foundation for the transformation of four medical colleges in the state. The inauguration ceremony witnessed the Chief Minister dedicating 650-bedded Bhima Bhoi Medical College & Hospital…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to recognize and appreciate the crucial role played by temporary art and sports teachers in government Upper Primary Schools in the state, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced an increase in their monthly remuneration. As per the decision, the salary of these teachers will be enhanced from Rs 7,000 to Rs…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has taken a significant step towards recognizing and supporting the contributions of Physically Disabled Education Volunteers (PHIEV) engaged in Gram Panchayats to provide education and special services to differently-abled school students. In a recent announcement, the government has increased the monthly remuneration for PHIEV from Rs 5379 to Rs 10,000. This decision…
Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to address delays in the promotion of the Odisha Medical Education Service (OMES) cadre, the Odisha state government has introduced the Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) scheme. The Health and Family Welfare department announced this implementation in a notification released on Friday. To motivate and enhance commitment among members of…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards providing cutting-edge skills to the youth of Odisha, the World Skill Centre (WSC) in Bhubaneswar has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITE Education Services (ITEES), Singapore, to establish a Spatial Artificial Intelligence (SAI) Centre. The SAI Centre, slated to be operational by 2025, aims to revolutionize…
Bhubaneswar: Pratyasa Ray, a distinguished athlete hailing from Odisha and representing Utkal University, showcased exceptional talent and brought glory to her state and institution at the recently concluded 4th Khelo India University Games (KIUG). Pratyasa Ray, a swimming prodigy developed through the Odisha IIS Swimming High-Performance Centre (HPC), emerged as the most successful female athlete…
Bhubaneswar: Learning Links Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching lives through learning, proudly marks the successful completion of its flagship Road to School Program (RTS) in Odisha, India.
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, visited the Krushi Samiksha Kendra at Krushi Bhawan on Friday to acquaint himself with the groundbreaking initiatives undertaken by the Odisha Government in the realm of Digital Public Infrastructure for agriculture. During the visit, he received a comprehensive briefing on the state’s innovative utilization…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal at Barmunda today, marking a significant leap in Odisha’s transportation infrastructure. The state-of-the-art bus terminal is poised to provide the highest comfort and convenience to tourists and passengers. In line with the commitment to enhance the overall travel experience, the Odisha Tourism…
