Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday urged the newly appointed Chairpersons and Deputy Chairpersons of Special Development Councils to work with sincerity for tribal welfare, saying politics for his government is a means of serving the poor in the last row, based on the principle of Antayodaya. A discussion meeting with the new heads…
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the conduct of the Census of India 2027 with an estimated outlay of ₹11,718.24 crore, setting the stage for the country’s first fully digital census and one of the largest administrative exercises undertaken globally. The decennial exercise will be carried out…
Bhubaneswar: V. Somanna, Hon’ble Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, visited Bhubaneswar railway station today to review the progress of redevelopment work being carried out under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The inspection reflects the government’s commitment to transforming railway infrastructure in Odisha in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of modernising…
New Delhi: Marking a decade of transforming India’s workforce, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) today launched a week-long celebration of the 10-year milestone of the Skill India Mission on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. The event was inaugurated by Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision aimed at transforming public transportation in rural Odisha, the State Cabinet has approved the rollout of the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva (MBS) — a comprehensive scheme designed to provide safe, reliable, affordable, and inclusive transport services to remote and underserved regions. The MBS initiative is poised to significantly enhance last-mile connectivity,…
Bhubaneswar: The 7th edition of Kalabhoomi Utsav commenced today at the Odisha Crafts Museum, celebrating the rich heritage of handloom and handicrafts in the state. The five-day-long festival was inaugurated by Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Handloom, Textiles, and Handicrafts Department, who reaffirmed the department’s commitment to preserving and promoting Odisha’s artisanal traditions. The inaugural…
Surat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Surat Food Security Saturation Campaign Programme in Limbayat, Surat, marking a major step toward ensuring food and nutrition security for the poor and marginalized. As part of the initiative, the Prime Minister distributed benefits under the National Food Security Act to more than 2.3 lakh beneficiaries. Addressing a…
Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched an investigation into the death of Prakriti Lamsal, a 20-year-old Nepalese student at KIIT University. A team led by Joginder Singh, Registrar (Law), NHRC, arrived in Bhubaneswar on Thursday to probe the circumstances surrounding her death and allegations of harassment that preceded the incident. As part…
New Delhi: In a strategic move to transition from a Business-to-Consumer (B2C) to a Business-to-Business (B2B) model for tribal marketing, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Ltd (TRIFED), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rooftop. The partnership aims to facilitate tribal businesses and enhance market…
Prayagraj: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the Mahakumbh celebrations at Prayagraj today, taking a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. The Chief Minister described the experience as deeply spiritual and transformative, emphasizing the significance of the Mahakumbh as a confluence of…
