Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a significant cash incentive of Rs. 10 lakh each for the 7 para-athletes representing Odisha at the upcoming Asian Para Games, scheduled to commence from 22nd October 2023. The Asian Para Games is a distinguished event that serves as a platform for elite para-athletes from all corners of…
Bhubaneswar: Stroke has emerged as a significant global health concern, leading to high mortality rates and long-term disabilities. To combat this silent threat, medical professionals stress the importance of an informed public and call upon the media and communication sector to actively disseminate awareness on the matter. Speaking at the state-level media workshop, renowned neurologist Dr….
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to amplify the message of Road Safety, the 2nd edition of the National Road Safety Short Film Festival has opened its doors for entries. The festival aims to foster greater awareness and collaboration in the realm of road safety, ultimately reducing road accidents and related fatalities. The deadline for submission is…
In Odisha, especially Western Odisha, distress migration is driven by economic necessity. According to Govt’s report in 2022, 150,000 migrants registered under the Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, with 70% from Western Odisha working in brick kilns across several states. Around 20-25 thousand children and 50% of women accompany them annually, but the actual numbers are…
Bhubaneswar: In a moment of pride and celebration, Anupam Patnaik’s thought-provoking film ‘Pratikshya’ was awarded the prestigious Best Odia Feature Film at the 69th National Film Awards ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The award was presented to Patnaik in the form of a coveted Rajat Kamal, along with a cash prize of Rs…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has made impressive strides in the field of fisheries, emerging as the fourth-largest state in fish production and the seventh-largest in marine fish production in India. This revelation came during a review meeting of the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development department, chaired by Asit Tripathy, Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister, held in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik introduced the Location Accessible Multimodal Initiative (LAccMI) scheme in Malkangiri district. The scheme’s first phase will bring rural bus services to six districts: Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Gajapati. Under the LAccMI scheme, the state government is set to deploy 1,000 buses throughout rural areas with a budget…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha gears up to host an International Convention on Millets on November 10 and 11, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik emphasized the state’s role in shaping the future of millets on a national and global scale. He called upon all stakeholders to support and ensure the success of this pioneering convention. Notably, Odisha is…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik celebrated Odisha’s hockey champions, Amit Rohidas and Deep Grace Ekka, for their exceptional achievements at the Hangzhou Asian Games. Amit Rohidas received a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for the gold medal, while Deep Grace Ekka was honored with a Rs 50 lakh cash prize for the bronze. Both…
Koraput: In a remarkable demonstration of engineering prowess and unwavering determination, the disrupted railway line between Manabar and Jarati stations in Odisha’s Koraput-Jagadalpur section has been brought back to life after a landslide incident that occurred on September 13, 2023. This railway corridor, an integral part of the Kottavalasa-Koraput-Kirandul (KK) Rail Line, plays a pivotal…
