FIH Hockey Pro League: Indian Women’s Hockey Team Falls Short Against China

Rourkela: The Indian women’s hockey team faced a disappointing start in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24, succumbing to a narrow 1-2 loss against China at the Birsa Munda Stadium on Monday. Despite taking an early lead through Sangita Kumari’s exceptional finish (7′), the Indian team couldn’t capitalize on the advantage….

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Odisha Govt Expands KHUSI Scheme to KHUSI+, a step to boost Menstrual Hygiene

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has taken a significant stride in women’s health and hygiene by expanding the successful KHUSI Scheme to KHUSI+. Launched in 2018, the KHUSI Scheme aimed at providing free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls in government schools, and its triumphant implementation has now led to its extension. The KHUSI+ Scheme goes beyond…

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Cuttack and Kendrapara Triumph in Nua-O State Football Tournament

Bhubaneswar: The thrilling Nua-O State Football Tournament, orchestrated by the Sports and Youth Services Department of the Government of Odisha, reached its exciting conclusion in Bhubaneswar on Monday. Over twelve days of intense football action, Cuttack emerged victorious in the men’s category, while Kendrapara clinched the title in the women’s category. In a nail-biting finale,…

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Odisha Govt approves SWAYAM Scheme Empowering Rural Youth

Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move towards fostering self-employment opportunities for the youth, the Odisha Government has given its nod to the “SWAYAM” Scheme. This initiative, targeted at individuals in the age group of 18-35 years (18-40 years for special categories), aims to empower rural unemployed youth to become entrepreneurs. Key Highlights of SWAYAM Scheme: Financial…

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Odisha Govt Extends Malati Devi Prak Vidyalaya Paridhan Yojana Till 2026-27

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards enhancing early childhood education, the Odisha Government has decided to extend the Malati Devi Prak Vidyalaya Paridhan Yojana until the financial year 2026-27. This State Sector Scheme focuses on providing essential clothing and accessories to pre-school children in the age group of 3 to 6 years enrolled in Anganwadi…

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Odisha Govt to Distribute Jute Bags and Livelihood Assistance to PDS Beneficiaries

Bhubaneswar: In a significant welfare move, the Odisha Government, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has sanctioned the distribution of two jute carry bags and Rs. 1,000 as livelihood assistance to each family benefiting from the Public Distribution System (PDS). The proposal received unanimous approval during the State Cabinet meeting. The decision to provide support…

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Odisha Cabinet approves Rs.656.73 Crore for Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monument Revival Action Scheme

Bhubaneswar: In a pivotal move, the Odisha Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, granted approval on Monday for Rs.656.73 crore to be allocated to the Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monument Revival Action (EKAMRA) Scheme. Launched with the primary objective of reviving and preserving the heritage significance and splendor of the Lord Lingaraj…

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Odisha to Host ‘Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha’ to Boost Fisheries and Animal Husbandry

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote modern technology adoption in the fisheries and animal husbandry sector, the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department of Odisha is set to host the first-ever state-level event, ‘Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha (MPSO-2024).’ The event aims to educate farmers, women self-help groups (WSHGs), and entrepreneurs on enhanced production and productivity in…

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Odisha Aims to Cover 4 Lakh Hectares Under Rice Fallow Management Program

Bhubaneswar: In an effort to enhance agricultural productivity and utilize fallow lands efficiently, the Odisha government has set an ambitious target of covering 4 lakh hectares of farmland under the “Comprehensive Project on Rice Fallow Management” program for the fiscal year 2023-24. Prem Chandra Chaudhary, Director of Agriculture and Food Production, chaired a review meeting…

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