New Delhi: Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024, President Droupadi Murmu today conferred the National Awards on 33 individuals and institutions for their exemplary contributions to empowering persons with disabilities. The ceremony, held in New Delhi, was graced by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar and Secretary of…
New Delhi: The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 with the launch of 16 transformative initiatives aimed at empowering Divyangjans across India. Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar unveiled the initiatives at a grand event in New Delhi,…
Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has issued traffic regulations in light of President Droupadi Murmu’s five-day visit to Odisha, commencing December 3. The restrictions, aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and bolstering security, will be in effect from December 3 to 6, with specified roads and lanes temporarily closed during particular hours. Traffic Restrictions Schedule: Tuesday:…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a steady decline in its birth rate, as revealed by the 2020 Sample Registration Survey (SRS). The state’s birth rate was recorded at 17.7, significantly lower than the national average of 19.5, according to Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling. The Minister shared the data in the Odisha Assembly on…
Bhubaneswar: A staggering 769 cases of rape involving minors were reported in Odisha between June 10, 2024, and November 22, 2024, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed in the Odisha Assembly on Monday. The data, presented in a written response to a question by Khariar BJD MLA Adhiraj Mohan Panigrahi, underscores the growing urgency to…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is facing a significant shortage in its police force, with 13,373 posts lying vacant, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly on Monday. Alongside this, the state’s Fire Service Department has 481 unfilled positions, the Home Guard force has 2,416 vacancies, and jails and sub-jails are operating with 862 positions unoccupied. The…
Keonjhar: Fertile soil and reliable water sources are vital for successful farming, and the state government is making significant strides in promoting soil and rainwater conservation in Keonjhar district. Through the ‘Integrated Watershed Management’ program, supported by the Odisha Mineral Bearing Area Development Corporation (OMBADC), farmers are gaining access to resources that boost agricultural productivity…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster the skilling ecosystem in Odisha, a delegation led by Suresh Natarajan, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Technical Education & Education Services (ITEES), Singapore, met with Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lokseva Bhawan on December 2, 2024. The discussions focused on advancing the IT-ITeS sector and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha recorded a staggering loss of ₹125.63 crore to cyber fraud between 2021 and 2023, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly on Monday. The revelation came in response to a query by BJD MLA Prasanta Behera, highlighting the growing menace of cybercrime in the state. Chief Minister Majhi detailed that a total…
Bhubaneswar: A symposium focusing on science-based advancements in rice research was held today at the Krushi Bhavan Auditorium in collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment. The event, chaired by Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, featured…
