Bhubaneswar: The former royals of Odisha and owners of heritage properties are calling for a revamp of the state’s tourism policy to include palace tourism as a key attraction. At the annual meeting of the Association of Heritage Palaces of Odisha held in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, heritage property owners expressed the need for a structured…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Monday finalised a comprehensive operational framework for paddy procurement during the Rabi season of Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025-26, with a strong focus on transparency, digital monitoring and protection of genuine farmers’ interests. The decisions were taken during a high-level Inter-Ministerial Committee meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan…
Guwahati: In a groundbreaking move towards modernizing land administration and ensuring transparency, Secretary of the Department of Land Resources, Smt. Nidhi Khare, unveiled the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) across Assam.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has launched a statewide digital skill enhancement programme for officials of Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) and Large Area Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPCS), marking a major step towards modernising the State’s cooperative sector. The IT Skill Enhancement Training Programme through OS-CIT was formally inaugurated by Cooperation, Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Bal…
New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance global food safety standards, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) on the sidelines of the Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The agreement marks the beginning of…
Bhubaneswar: The wildfire that initially broke out in the Godibari forest has now spread to more areas in the Chandaka forest, posing a significant threat to the rich biodiversity of the region. The flames reached the Jhumuka forest area, intensifying concerns among forest officials and nearby residents. A forest team has been deployed to monitor…
New Delhi: In a significant milestone, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set a new record by raising the highest-ever concession value of Rs. 15,624.90 Crore through the ‘InvIT Round-3’.
New Delhi: In a significant stride towards inclusive development, the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, has forged a strategic alliance with Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), South Asia at IFMR. J-PAL, SA@ IFMR will serve as a knowledge partner, spearheading initiatives aimed at empowering rural women and fostering self-sufficiency. The Memorandum…
Bhubaneswar: In a key development aimed at enhancing food security, the Odisha government announced it will begin distributing wheat in addition to rice to ration card holders under state food security schemes from January 2025. This initiative marks the first time wheat will be provided alongside rice to beneficiaries. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister…
Varanasi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has called for a more integrated approach to tourism development, with the hospitality sector playing a larger role in supporting farmers, artisans, local businesses and the clean energy ecosystem. Addressing the inaugural session of the 56th Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) Annual…
