Odisha Cabinet Approves District Cadre Status for Excise Constables to Streamline Recruitment and Operations

Bhubaneswar: In a major administrative reform, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Odisha Lower Excise Services (Employment Procedures and Service Regulations of Excise Constables) Rules, 2023, transitioning the cadre of Excise Constables from Divisional Cadre to District Cadre. This strategic move aims to enhance recruitment efficiency and improve operational management within…

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Majhi Flags Off ₹420-Crore Development Drive in Mayurbhanj, Unveils Vision for Transformative Growth

Mayurbhanj: In a major push towards accelerating regional development in northern Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday rolled out a slew of infrastructure and welfare projects worth over ₹420 crore in Mayurbhanj district. The grand event, held at Bisoi, witnessed an enthusiastic public turnout as the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation…

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Odisha Skills Competition Honours State’s Youth for Excellence in Various Skill Sectors

Bhubaneswar: The ‘Odisha Skills’ competition, a flagship initiative under the Skilled In Odisha program, recently concluded with a grand ceremony to felicitate the talented youth who demonstrated exemplary skills across various sectors. Hosted by the Skill Development & Technical Education Department and the Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA), the event aimed to nurture global skills among…

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India Moves Closer to Becoming Naxal-Free as Security Forces Kill 22 Naxalites in Chhattisgarh

New Delhi: In a decisive blow to Left-Wing Extremism, security forces eliminated 22 Naxalites in two separate operations in Bijapur and Kanker, Chhattisgarh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a statement, reaffirmed the Modi government’s unwavering commitment to eradicating Naxalism and declared that the country is on track to becoming Naxal-free by March 31, 2026….

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Odisha Advances Climate Resilience with Sustainable Crab Aquaculture

Bhubaneswar: The State Project Management Unit of the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities (ECRICC) project organized a Crab Farmers’ and Exporters’ Meet today at the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) Campus, Bhubaneswar. The event, aimed at promoting sustainable aquaculture and strengthening market linkages, brought together crab farmers, exporters, government officials, and technical…

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Robust Road Infrastructure Key to Viksit Bharat: MoS Harsh Malhotra at Indian Roads Congress Meet in Mizoram

Aizawl: Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra, on Saturday underscored the transformative power of infrastructure in shaping India’s development journey. Speaking at the 233rd Mid-Term Council Meeting of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) held at Mizoram University Campus in Aizawl, he emphasized that a strong road network is…

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