Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The State-level celebration of “World Veterinary Day-2025” was held today at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Hall, with a strong emphasis on collaborative efforts to enhance animal healthcare and environmental protection. Inaugurating the programme, Principal Secretary of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (F&ARD) Department, Suresh Kumar Vashishtha, stressed the urgent need for a “One…

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark achievement for the state’s healthcare sector, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully conducted Odisha’s first-ever robotic knee replacement surgery, ushering in a new era of precision-based orthopaedic care. The breakthrough procedure was carried out by the Department of Orthopaedics on a 66-year-old female patient using cutting-edge robotic technology. According to AIIMS Bhubaneswar Executive…

Bhubaneswar: Acting on a nationwide directive from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, the Odisha government has begun the process of deporting 12 Pakistani nationals currently residing in the state. The decision comes in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which killed 26 people and injured several others. The…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced comprehensive arrangements for smooth and transparent paddy procurement during the ongoing Rabi season, with a target to procure 14 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from over 3.37 lakh registered farmers across 20 districts. The roadmap was finalised during a State-level Paddy Procurement Committee meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj…

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida today announced that the Subhadra Yojana would be further enriched with skill training initiatives to empower women beneficiaries across Odisha. Speaking at a high-profile media interaction in Bhubaneswar, she acknowledged the pivotal role played by journalists in disseminating accurate information and creating widespread awareness about the scheme. Addressing over…

Bhubaneswar: At a regional workshop on the Darpan portal held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha’s Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg emphasized the urgent need for States and Union Territories to adopt stricter measures in ensuring transparency in NGO operations. She called for making the Darpan Unique ID mandatory for all Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) seeking…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday approved a substantial increase in uniform allowances and extra duty incentives for police personnel across the state. The decision reflects the state government’s commitment to building a more responsive, motivated, and people-centric policing system. As per an official press release, the annual uniform allowance for personnel…

Puri: As Odisha observed National Panchayati Raj Divas, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to rural transformation, declaring that “without rural development, the progress of Odisha and India is impossible.” The statement came during a grand state-level celebration in Puri on Thursday, where the Chief Minister highlighted the pivotal role of…

Bhubaneswar: In a transformative stride toward infrastructure modernization and regional development, Indian Railways has launched a massive station redevelopment initiative under the Amrit Station Scheme, targeting key railway hubs across Odisha’s KBK (Kalahandi-Balangir-Koraput) region. This ambitious project is designed to elevate railway stations in the region to international standards, equipping them with cutting-edge amenities, green…