Bhubaneswar: Odisha is entering a new era of economic transformation as the 129th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, presided over by Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena, IAS, gives the green light to 22 projects valued at INR 4,066.71 Crore. This strategic move is set to reshape the economic landscape of Odisha, reinforcing…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to the demand for duck breeding among farmers, the Duck Breeding Farm at Khapuria in Cuttack has been revitalized under the guidance of Ranendra Pratap Swain, Minister of Agriculture & FE, Fisheries, and ARD. The farm, which was previously inactive, played a crucial role in supplying duck chicks to support livestock farmers in…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) has joined forces with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar, in a significant move towards providing inclusive and quality education for visually impaired students in the state. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was formalized today, outlining plans for the provision of…
Bhubaneswar: Niranjan Pujari, Hon’ble Minister of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, inaugurated a modern offset printing press today at Kharvel Nagar, Unit-III, Bhubaneswar. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Shalini Pandit, Health and Family Welfare Secretary Commissioner cum Secretary, H&FW, D. Bandha, Mission Director, National Health Mission Odisha, Dr. Bijay Ku Mohapatra, Director…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards ensuring seamless vaccine distribution and bolstering immunization efforts, Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs, Niranjan Pujhari, inaugurated the State Vaccine Store at Nilandri Vihar, Bhubaneswar. Expressing his commitment to achieving the goal of “Sustha Odisha, Sukhi Odisha” (Healthy Odisha, Happy Odisha), Minister Niranjan Pujhari lauded the…
Bhubaneswar: In a momentous recognition of her outstanding contributions to police training in the state, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Shyni S, who currently spearheads the training initiatives at the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy (BPSPA), was honoured with the prestigious DGP Disc Award on Sunday. The award is conferred by the Bureau of Research…
Cuttack: In a significant breakthrough, authorities have successfully thwarted a major wildlife trafficking attempt, seizing 302 Indian tent turtles from a vehicle at a toll gate in Odisha’s Cuttack. The Forest Department, in collaboration with revenue intelligence officials, intercepted the vehicle near Manguli Toll Plaza and apprehended three individuals involved in the illicit transportation of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ace para-badminton player, Padmashri Pramod Bhagat, who clinched one gold and two bronze medals at the BWF World Para Championship in Thailand (2024), received a grand felicitation from the Department of Sports and Youth Services. Minister Tusarkanti Behera presented Pramod with floral tributes, Uttariya, and Tarkasi plaques, while also honoring his coach, Shiv…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards the welfare of construction workers in Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced an augmentation in their pension. The pension for workers registered with the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board has been raised. Effective February 2024, all construction workers aged 60 and above, registered with the board,…
Bhubaneswar: Kartik Pandian, Chairman 5T and Nabin Odisha, on the directives of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, visited Kalahandi, Balangir, and Bargarh districts to oversee the Nua-O Scholarship Distribution Programme. The initiative aims to support eligible students and empower them with financial assistance. During the visit, Kartik Pandian attended the scholarship distribution events in Dharmagarh (Kalahandi),…
