Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a significant step toward strengthening gender equity in agriculture today as Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Smt. Pravati Parida jointly inaugurated the Gender Responsive Cell (GRC) at Krushi Bhawan. The Cell has been established in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and is designed to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi allocated portfolios to his Council of Ministers on Saturday. The announcement follows the approval of Governor Raghubar Das, as per an official order issued from the Raj Bhavan. Chief Minister Majhi has retained several key departments under his purview, including Home, General Administration & Public Grievance, Information &…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is preparing to unveil the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for its flagship women’s welfare initiative, Subhadra Yojana, on August 15. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida made the announcement on Saturday, outlining that the SOP will provide crucial details about the scheme, which aims to support women in establishing small enterprises such…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique turn of events, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has initiated an inventive election campaign on social media following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remark regarding the future of the Naveen Patnaik-led government in Odisha. The regional party has unveiled a digital invitation inviting individuals to witness the swearing-in ceremony of BJD…
Bhubaneswar: In a major stride toward expanding educational opportunities in Odisha, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurated 14 new Government Degree colleges across eight districts via video conferencing on Friday. The newly launched colleges are located in some of the most underserved areas, including Tiring (Mayurbhanj), Thuamul Rampur (Kalahandi), Gurundia and Nuagaon (Sundargarh), Bandhugaon and…
New Delhi: In a significant move to energize grassroots enterprise development, the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) and NITI Aayog have announced a strategic partnership to foster vibrant and self-sustaining entrepreneurship ecosystems across multiple states in India. The collaboration will kick off with pilot initiatives in Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, and Uttar Pradesh, focusing on place-based…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development Department, led by Principal Secretary Usha Padhee, has initiated a comprehensive review of water logging issues across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Odisha. During a decisive meeting, Padhee underscored the necessity for immediate response and proactive measures to address water logging, particularly during the monsoon season. Padhee emphasized…
Indore: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, organized a crucial workshop in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, focused on the ‘Count of Pastoralists and their Livestock in 21st Livestock Census.’ The workshop aimed to garner a comprehensive understanding of pastoralism practices, the habitats of pastoralists, routes in…
Bhubaneswar: As the Paris Olympics 2024 is set to begin on July 26, India’s Olympic journey stands as a testament to its rich history and remarkable achievements. From its modest debut at the Paris Olympics in 1900 with just one participant, India has evolved into a formidable contender on the global sports stage. The Antwerp…
Bhubaneswar: In a key step towards enhancing healthcare infrastructure, the Odisha Cabinet has approved amendments to the Odisha Medical Services (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service of Dental Surgeon) Rules, 2022, enabling the recruitment of over 100 Dental Surgeons in the state. According to an official release, the amendments streamline the recruitment process by…
