Odisha Agriculture Department Launches Monthly Recognition Program for its employees

 Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment has taken a proactive step to acknowledge and reward exceptional performance among its employees. The department aims to foster a culture of excellence by felicitating outstanding individuals on a monthly basis and promoting their achievements on social media platforms. Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee highlighted that…

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Incture Expands Footprint in Odisha with Inauguration of Second Development Center in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Strengthening its presence in Odisha, technology giant Incture has inaugurated its second development center in Bhubaneswar. The ceremony took place at Fortune Tower, Bhubaneswar, with the presence of Tusharkanti Behera, Minister of Electronics & Information Technology (E&IT), Manoj Kumar Mishra, Principal Secretary of E&IT Department, Manas Ranjan Panda, Special Secretary of E&IT, and other…

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BJD Candidates File Nomination for Rajya Sabha Elections 2024

Bhubaneswar: The candidates from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) submitted their nominations on Tuesday for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for February 27, 2024. Renowned BJD leader Debashish Samantaray and Biju Yuva Janata Dal (BJYD) Vice-President Subhasish Khuntia filed their nomination papers in the presence of Abanikant Patnaik, the Returning Officer of the Odisha…

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Mission Shakti Self Help Groups Transform Urban Landscape with MUKTA Initiative

Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable tale of community-driven development, the Baisakhi Mahasangha in Bhubaneswar has achieved a significant milestone by completing the construction of a park under the “MUKTA” initiative. Laxmipriya Raut, a representative from Baisakhi Mahasangha, shared insights into the group’s transformative journey, highlighting their newfound identity and the positive ripple effects felt within the…

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Odisha Approves Green Energy Transmission Corridor to Boost Renewable Energy Infrastructure

Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards enhancing its renewable energy capacity, Odisha has greenlit the construction of a Green Energy Evacuation Transmission Corridor under the Chief Minister’s Power Development Programme (CMPDP). The corridor, proposed by the State Transmission Utility (STU), Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), aims to facilitate the evacuation of power from prospective…

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Odisha Extends SAMMPurNA Program to Combat Infant and Maternal Mortality

Bhubaneswar: In a continued commitment to maternal and child healthcare, the Government of Odisha has announced the extension of the “Sishu Abang Matru Mrutyura Purna Nirakarana Abhiyan” (SAMMPurNA) initiative from 2023-24 to 2027-28. Launched in 2015, this strategic program focuses on reducing infant mortality rates (IMR) and maternal mortality ratios (MMR) across the state, emphasizing…

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Utkal University Gears Up for State-Level Inter-University Athletic Competitions 2024

Bhubaneswar: Utkal University in Bhubaneswar is set to host the eagerly anticipated state-level Inter-University Athletic Competitions-2024 from February 15 to 19. Organized under the patronage of the Higher Education department and the State Higher Education Council, the event is expected to draw participation from approximately 1000 athletes, including nominated participants and athletes from 38 universities…

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