New Delhi: The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG) has initiated the National e-Governance Webinar Series (NeGW 2023-24) since September 22, 2023, aiming to disseminate and replicate award-winning e-governance initiatives of India. Held monthly, typically on the third Friday of every month, NeGW 2023-24 serves as a platform to showcase exemplary projects driving…
Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Tuesday conducted a high-level review of projects being implemented under the Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikas Yojana (MSBY) across urban areas of Odisha, underscoring the State Government’s focus on timely and quality-driven urban development. The review meeting, held at Kharavela Bhavan, was attended by Principal Secretary,…
Bhubaneswar: The Global Summit on Blue Economy 2026 began on Thursday at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, bringing together policymakers, researchers, industry leaders and startups to explore opportunities for sustainable ocean-based development. The summit was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg, who highlighted the state’s vision of leveraging its vast coastal resources to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government today appointed senior IPS officer S.K. Priyadarshi as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the Odisha Police Housing and Welfare Corporation (OPHWC). Priyadarshi, who currently serves as the Additional Director General (ADG) of Police, Modernization, has been entrusted with the additional charge of OPHWC. A notification issued by the Home Department confirmed…
Bhubaneswar: Haribabu Kambhampati officially assumed office as the 27th Governor of Odisha on Friday. The oath of office was administered by Orissa High Court Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh during a ceremonial event held at the Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. The event was attended by a host of dignitaries, including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi,…
New Delhi: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced and addressed the 62nd convocation of the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi today, recognizing the institute’s remarkable contribution to achieving food security in the country.
Leh: Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, inaugurated NTPC’s Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh today by flagging off a fleet of green hydrogen buses, marking a significant step toward India’s decarbonization and energy security goals. Senior officials from the Ministry of Power, Leh Administration, and NTPC attended the ceremony….
Jharsuguda: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida distributed land titles to 120 landless families under the Vasundhara Yojana in a programme held in Jharsuguda district on Sunday. The initiative is part of a larger effort to provide land ownership to underprivileged families residing in mining-affected areas of the district. According to district officials, 804 landless…
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2023-24, presented by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today, reveals a robust surge in patents and start-ups, reflecting a thriving knowledge and innovation-driven industrial ecosystem in India. According to the Survey, India has experienced a dramatic increase in patent filings, with the number…
Rayagada: In a pioneering move to address healthcare accessibility challenges in remote tribal areas of Odisha, a special drone delivery service for medicines and vaccines was inaugurated in Rayagada district on Friday. The program will employ Redwing’s electric hybrid drones to transport medicines and medical equipment to tribal-dominated regions in Rayagada, where traditional healthcare services…
