Bhubaneswar: Odisha achieves another milestone in healthcare as the flagship healthcare scheme, Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, receives the prestigious SKOCH Award-2023 in the Gold category. The award ceremony, held today in New Delhi, recognizes the significant impact and success of the healthcare initiative. Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, a cornerstone of the Odisha Government’s commitment to…
Bhubaneswar: Reliance Foundation, in its pursuit of empowering education, has declared the results for the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 2023-24, extending support to 5,000 talented students across India. The scholarships, designed to be inclusive and diverse, provide selected first-year undergraduate students with grants of up to Rs. 2 lakh and the opportunity to join a…
Bhubaneswar: In a commendable recognition of its proactive measures against cyber threats, Odisha Police has been honored with the Award of Excellence for its Cyber Safety Campaign 2023 at the Future Crime Summit held in New Delhi. Mr. Shefeen Ahmed, Inspector General of Police (IGP), CID, Crime Branch, graciously accepted the award, acknowledging Odisha Police’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a resounding acknowledgment of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s astute governance and transformative policies, Odisha has emerged as the top-performing state in the SKOCH State of Governance report 2023. This achievement marks a significant leap from the fifth position in 2022, showcasing Odisha’s consistent commitment to exemplary governance across various sectors. Under the dynamic…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant recognition of its commitment to sports infrastructure development, the Department of Sports and Youth Services (DSYS) in Odisha has been honored with the prestigious SKOCH Award 2023 in the Gold Category for its outstanding efforts in Urban Sports Infrastructure Development. The award was presented at the SKOCH Summit, acknowledging DSYS’s impactful…
Bhubaneswar: The Indian men’s hockey team marked a strong start to the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24 season with a convincing 4-1 victory over Spain in their opening match at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh showcased stellar performance with two goals in the 7th and 28th minutes, while Jugraj Singh (24′) and…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, along with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) members, paid heartfelt tributes to the late BJD leader and former MLA V. Sugnana Kumari Deo at the party office, “Sankha Bhawan.” The mortal remains of Sugnana Deo were flown from Chennai to Sankha Bhawan for the last rites. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has declared a substantial hike of Rs 500 in the monthly pension granted under the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY). This decision elevates the minimum pension amount to Rs 1,000 for the beneficiaries. The increased pension will take effect from February, bringing relief to recipients who were previously receiving amounts…
Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable acknowledgment of Odisha’s strides in the education sector, the State Government’s Mo School Abhiyan and High School Transformation Programme have been honored with the prestigious Skoch Gold Awards. This recognition reflects the State Government’s steadfast commitment to fortifying the school ecosystem. The Mo School Abhiyan Parichalana Sangathan, through its ‘X’ handle,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Mega Conclave of the Special Development Council (SDC) at the Adivasi Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. The event, organized by the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Class Welfare Department, witnessed the participation of about 2,000 members from 23 SDCs, along with 1,750 stakeholders. The gathering…
