Puri: On the eve of Janmashtami, heritage enthusiasts from across Odisha gathered at Sankhakshetra Puri for a memorable experience. The inaugural session of the Puri Heritage Walks initiative introduced participants to the rich cultural traditions and the deep-rooted Jagannath cult surrounding the world-famous temple, a symbol of Odia heritage.
New Delhi: Despite grappling with dynamic geopolitical shifts and volatile crude oil prices, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have emerged victorious, delivering a stellar financial performance in the fiscal year 2023-24. The OMCs not only ensured the availability of fuel at affordable rates, maintaining one of the lowest fuel price inflations globally in India, but…
New Delhi: Fresh entrants to India’s formal workforce will soon receive a major boost, with the government rolling out the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) from August 1. The scheme promises a financial incentive of ₹15,000 to first-time employees registered with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Approved by the Union Cabinet with a…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards bolstering water resource management, the State Cabinet has given its approval for the establishment of the State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC), Odisha. This center is envisioned to serve as a comprehensive repository of hydro-meteorological data for the state, aiding in informed decision-making and policy planning. Operating under the Department…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed his delight as Sonapur Beach in Ganjam district was awarded the prestigious Blue Flag certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Taking to his social media handle, the Chief Minister shared, “Glad to share that Sonapur Beach in Ganjam, one of the picturesque beaches of #Odisha has received…
Bhubaneswar: Global Edu Fest 2024, an event designed to guide aspiring students through intricacies of studying abroad, is going to be held on July 21 at Jaydev Bhavan, Bhubaneswar.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Cabinet has approved key amendments to the Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) Recruitment Rules, 2011. The move is aimed at making the recruitment and promotion processes within the ORS cadre more merit-driven, uniform, and transparent. Under the revised rules, the government has scrapped the ‘selection’ route of recruitment, which earlier allowed 10% of the…
Dehradun: Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated the Advanced Facility for Pashmina Certification and the Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) Facility at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun. Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, was also present at the event, which marked a significant…
Berhampur: Tata Power Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Rayagada to enhance skill development and promote safety practices. The MOU signing took place at the TPSODL’s corporate office, with the CEO, Amit Kumar Garg, and ITI Principal, Atulya Kumar Panda, in attendance….
Bhubaneswar: The ST & SC Development, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare Department has embarked on an innovative initiative to reduce burden and add enjoyment for the students residing in the Anwesha hostels during weekends. This new program arranges for movie screenings tailored for children, transforming weekends into an educational and entertaining experience.
