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Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana to Continue till the Rollout of New Scheme in Phases
Bhubaneswar: Addressing concerns about the future of the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY), Odisha’s Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling confirmed on Saturday that the flagship health scheme, initiated by the previous BJD government, will…
UCCIL Ladies Forum Celebrates Foundation Day, Highlights Women’s Economic Empowerment
Bhubaneswar: "Economic empowerment is crucial for every woman to achieve self-reliance, fulfill their aspirations, and contribute to the holistic growth of society,” emphasized Aparajita Sarangi, Lok Sabha MP from Bhubaneswar, during the…
Odisha FC Starts Campaign with a Resounding 5-0 Win in the Durand Cup
Kokrajhar: Odisha FC (OFC) kicked off their campaign in the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup with a dominant 5-0 victory over the BSF Football Team (BSF FT) in a Group E encounter held at the SAI Stadium. The emphatic win places Odisha FC at the…
Deputy CM KV Singh Deo Launches State-Level Oil Palm Plantation Campaign in Mayurbhanj
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister KV Singh Deo today inaugurated a state-level oil palm plantation campaign in Dhanpur village under Betonati block in Mayurbhanj district, as part of his two-day tour of…
Odisha to Celebrate 78th Independence Day with “Odia Asmita” Theme
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will hoist the national flag as the Chief Guest at the state-level celebration of the 78th Independence Day, set to take place on Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar. The preparations for this…
Odisha Aims for Industrial Expansion and Employment Boost in Khurda District
Bhubaneswar: The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Industries, Skill Development, and Technical Education, Sampad Chandra Swain, visited the industrial estate in Khurda today. Accompanied by the MLA of Khurda, the Principal…
Odisha Aims to Generate 3.5 Lakh Jobs in Five Years, Says CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards boosting employment, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the state government's ambitious plan to generate 3.5 lakh job opportunities over the next five years. This…
Bhubaneswar’s Iconic Modern Book Depot Faces Closure After 54 Years
Bhubaneswar: For over half a century, the Modern Book Depot has been a cornerstone of literary culture in Bhubaneswar. Founded in 1970 by Om Prakash’s father, this iconic bookstore has served as a sanctuary for bibliophiles and a beacon of…
Odisha Leads in Breastfeeding Rates, Surpassing National Averages
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week, the Directorate of Family Welfare and UNICEF highlighted Odisha's commendable progress in breastfeeding practices. According to the NFHS-5 survey, 68.5% of infants in Odisha are…
Odisha Records Significant Growth in GST Collection for July 2024
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported a robust growth in its State GST (OGST + IGST Settlement) collection for July 2024, achieving a total of Rs. 2035.18 crore. This marks a 24.98% increase compared to the Rs. 1628.43 crore collected in July…