Bhadrak: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday rolled out a series of development initiatives in Bhadrak district, unveiling and laying the foundation for 13 projects worth Rs 275 crore. In his first major visit to the district after taking office, the Chief Minister laid out an ambitious roadmap for Bhadrak’s transformation, pledging new institutions,…
Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center Academy, the staff capability development wing of the World Skill Center (WSC), successfully concluded a two-week Training of Trainers (ToT) programme in Pedagogy and Assessment for newly appointed Assistant Training Officers (ATOs) from Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Odisha. A total of 108 ATOs from 43 ITIs participated in…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Government has appointed senior Odisha cadre IAS officer Nikhil Pavan Kalyan as the Director of Census Operations (DCO) and Director of Citizen Registration (DCR) for the state. The appointment was officially communicated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja through a formal letter. Kalyan, a…
Bhubaneswar, June 2: In a decisive move to revive Odisha’s cinematic legacy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday visited the iconic Kalinga Studios and directed officials to transform the site into a modern, state-of-the-art film production hub. He instructed the Industries Department to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed redevelopment. Once…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen the dairy sector and improve rural livelihoods, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced a ₹3 per litre hike in milk procurement price for farmers associated with OMFED (Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation). The announcement came during the state-level celebration of World Milk Day 2025 at…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to rural healthcare services in Odisha, Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Sunday inaugurated a dedicated ambulance service for two remote Gram Panchayats—Niladriprasad and Damiabarbara—in the Banpur Block of Khurda district. The Force Trax model ambulance, equipped with essential life-saving medical equipment, is set to cater to the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported its first COVID-19 death in the current phase of the pandemic, even as the number of active cases climbed to 12 with the detection of three new infections. The resurgence has raised concerns among health authorities, prompting immediate containment measures. Public Health Director Dr. Nilakanth Mishra confirmed the emergence of the…
Jagatsinghpur: The 5th edition of the Jagatsinghpur Heritage Walks (JHW) unfolded as a heartfelt tribute to the district’s deep-rooted cultural and spiritual history. Around 40 heritage lovers from across Odisha and diverse backgrounds gathered to retrace the region’s sacred landmarks, embracing not just the architecture but also the stories, legends, and living memories that define…
Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched an ambitious statewide awareness campaign against tobacco and narcotic substance abuse at Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Hall, urging citizens—especially the youth—to “Say No to Tobacco, Say Yes to Life.” With tobacco consumption claiming nearly 14 lakh lives annually in India—about…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen data-driven policymaking in the agriculture sector, the second phase of the “Capacity Building Training on Data Interpretation and Economic Impact Analysis” was successfully conducted in Bhubaneswar. The two-day programme was jointly organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha, and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Inaugurating…
