Jagatsinghpur: Panic has gripped Dandasahi village under Biridi block in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district following a suspected jaundice outbreak that has affected more than 40 people in less than a week. Preliminary findings point to contaminated tubewell water as the likely cause. The situation unfolded after several residents fell ill upon consuming water from local tubewells….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to revamp its agricultural marketplace by setting up 38 model mandis across all 30 districts by 2026. The initiative, aimed at modernizing infrastructure and improving market access for farmers, was announced by Co-Operation Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta on Friday. Speaking to reporters, the minister said that…
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week 2025, the Government of Odisha, through its Directorate of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department and in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a media workshop on Thursday to strengthen advocacy and awareness around breastfeeding. Held at the department’s Conference Hall, the event aimed to mobilize collective action in support of…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance women’s welfare and economic empowerment, the Government of Odisha held a high-level monitoring and review meeting of the Subhadra Yojana at Lok Seva Bhavan today. The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, brought together senior officials from the Women and Child Development Department and associated departments to assess the implementation status…
Bhubaneswar: In a visionary step to establish Odisha as a global center of excellence in digital financial technologies and talent development, the Government of Odisha has officially announced the launch of the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH). With the launch of the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH) in Bhubaneswar, in partnership…
Bhubaneswar: Stepping up efforts to modernize Odisha’s infrastructure, the State Government on Tuesday launched a dedicated Bridge Repair Policy, marking a strategic move to ensure the safety and longevity of critical transport networks. The policy was unveiled by Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan during a comprehensive review of major infrastructure projects exceeding ₹50 crore, held at…
Jagatsinghpur: In a focused push for inclusive and bottom-up development, Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary of Housing & Urban Development and Commerce & Transport Departments, Government of Odisha, concluded a comprehensive two-day visit to Jagatsinghpur district, reviewing flagship schemes and engaging with stakeholders across sectors. During her visit, Padhee held wide-ranging interactions with local officials, community…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to streamline administrative operations across key urban and industrial institutions, the Odisha Government on Thursday effected a minor reshuffle in its IAS cadre by assigning additional responsibilities to five IAS officers. The changes, aimed at strengthening coordination and governance, take immediate effect as per a notification issued by the General Administration…
Bhubaneswar: A state-level sensitization and capacity-building training on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 was held today at the State Institute for Women and Children, Bhubaneswar. The training aimed to enhance the effectiveness of workplace safety mechanisms by equipping Master Trainers to guide Internal Committee (IC) members across…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s famed Bhitarkanika National Park is set to welcome visitors once again from August 1, following a scheduled three-month closure to allow for the safe and undisturbed breeding of estuarine crocodiles. The park had remained off-limits to tourists between May 1 and July 31 as part of the forest department’s conservation efforts. With the…
