Bhubaneswar: Emphasising a paradigm shift in India’s democratic framework, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday said the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 will redefine women’s participation in governance and policy-making. Addressing the “Nari Shakti Vandan Town Hall Meeting” in the capital, Majhi stated that the legislation goes beyond political reform and represents the aspirations…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today declared a 4 percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for State Government employees and pensioners, respectively. The announcement, made through a release from the Chief Minister’s Office, signifies the state government’s commitment to the welfare of its employees and pensioners. According to the release, the…
Bhubaneswar: The paddy procurement process for the current Kharif season is underway in Odisha, with an impressive 17,49,987 farmers from all 30 districts registered to participate. The procurement drive began in Bargarh district on November 20 and will continue across the state until March 31. Bargarh district leads the registration tally with 1,55,617 farmers, while…
Bhubaneswar: In a virtual ceremony, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 67 hospitals transformed under the Ama Hospital initiative across 15 districts in the state. The Chief Minister also marked the occasion by inaugurating a 300-bed District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) in Subarnapur and a 100-bed BMRC Jharsuguda Cardiac Care Hospital. During the event, Chief Minister Patnaik…
Sambalpur: With the scorching heat of summer engulfing the region, authorities at Sambalpur Zoo have stepped up efforts to ensure the well-being of animals under their care. As temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius, the zoo has implemented various initiatives to shield animals from the adverse effects of the heatwave, including heatstroke and dehydration. The…
New Delhi: Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), took charge of the Ministry of Law and Justice today in New Delhi. Addressing the office bearers and staff, Meghwal expressed his commitment to serving the people with dedication and integrity, guided by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasized…
England’s Sue Redfern is set to break barriers as the inaugural female neutral umpire appointed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship and T20I series between Australia and South Africa. Redfern, expressing her excitement, sees this landmark appointment as a defining moment for women’s cricket and female cricket officials globally….
Bhubaneswar: In a significant political development, renowned Ollywood actor Varsha Priyadarshini officially joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Thursday. The induction ceremony took place at the BJD headquarters, Sankha Bhawan, where Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra welcomed her into the party. Varsha Priyadarshini, known for her notable contributions to the Odia film industry, has…
Bhubaneswar: In the past three years, 233 migrant workers from Odisha have tragically lost their lives while working in other states, Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia informed the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday. Responding to a question from Choudwar-Cuttack MLA Souvic Biswal, the Minister provided district-wise data, revealing that Ganjam accounted for…
New Delhi: The provisional figures of Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2023-24, as of March 17, 2024, have showcased a significant surge, reaching Rs. 18,90,259 crore. This marks a substantial increase from Rs. 15,76,776 crore recorded in the corresponding period of the previous Financial Year, reflecting a growth rate of 19.88%. The Net…
