Bhubaneswar: In a major pro-farmer initiative, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday disbursed ₹1,025 crore as advance financial assistance under the CM-KISAN scheme, benefiting over 51 lakh farmers across the state. The announcement was made during the state-level Farmers’ Day celebrations at the OUAT Agricultural Farm in Baramunda, coinciding with the auspicious occasion…
New Delhi: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, operating under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, is currently deliberating a potential ban on certain dog breeds considered to be “ferocious” due to concerns about public safety. Among the breeds under review are Rottweilers, Pitbulls, and American Bulldogs.
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen the dairy sector and improve rural livelihoods, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced a ₹3 per litre hike in milk procurement price for farmers associated with OMFED (Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation). The announcement came during the state-level celebration of World Milk Day 2025 at…
Bhubaneswar: In a ceremony marking the 75th Republic Day, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das felicitated 50 individuals from the state’s police force, Fire Brigade, civil defense, home guard, and jail for their exceptional services. The governor bestowed the Police Medal for Gallantry upon three members of the Special Operations Group (SOG) and one from the District…
Bhubaneswar: In a heartfelt call for environmental consciousness, three prominent Odisha Ministers have urged the public to replace flower bouquets with potted plants as New Year gifts. This initiative, championed by the Bakul Foundation, aims to blend climate action with cultural practices and foster a sustainable future. Speaking at a press conference organized by the…
Bengaluru: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a comprehensive review meeting in Bengaluru on Friday to assess the performance of ten Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) serving the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The meeting emphasized strengthening rural credit, especially for agriculture and allied activities,…
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager, Manoj Sharma, conducted a thorough inspection of the ongoing Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line project’s under-construction rail line section between Sonepur and Boudh. The inspection was carried out in the presence of senior officials from ECoR headquarters, construction project officials, and representatives from Sambalpur Railway Division. The Khurda Road-Balangir…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister of Odisha and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo, Naveen Patnaik, is set to embark on his party’s election campaign starting April 24. Patnaik’s inaugural election rally is slated to take place in his stronghold, the Hinjili Assembly constituency, located in the Ganjam district. According to sources, Patnaik will commence his campaign…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, KV Singh Deo, called on agricultural machinery manufacturers to establish local sales and repair centers across Odisha to meet the needs of the state’s small and micro-farmers. At a meeting held at the Krushi Bhavan Auditorium, Singh Deo emphasized the importance of these centers,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant demonstration of India’s growing defence prowess, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army successfully conducted four back-to-back flight-tests of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) Army version from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast on April 3 and 4. The operational flight-trials, carried out under…
