New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana – IV (PMGSY-IV), a rural road development initiative aimed at improving connectivity to unconnected habitations across India. The scheme, which will run from the financial year 2024-25 to 2028-29, has been allocated a…
New Delhi: In a major step towards promoting electric mobility in India, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme. With an outlay of ₹10,900 crore over two years, the scheme is set to revolutionize the electric vehicle (EV) landscape…
Bhubaneswar: The Balasore district administration has made all necessary preparations to evacuate over 3,100 residents from six villages near Chandipur ahead of a missile test scheduled at the Chandipur Integrated Test Range (ITR) on Thursday. To ensure public safety, the administration is relocating residents within a 2.5-kilometer radius of the missile launch site. Villages affected…
Bhubaneswar: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, is set to host the Monsoon Meet on September 13, 2024, at the Convention Center, Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The event will be chaired by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, who oversees the…
New Delhi: In a major step towards ensuring healthcare for India’s elderly population, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved comprehensive health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 years and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This expansion will benefit approximately 6 crore senior citizens,…
Bhubaneswar: To position Odisha as a nationwide leader in sports, the state government has allocated ₹1,315 crore for sports and youth services in the fiscal year 2024-25. This represents a ₹98 crore increase from the previous year’s budget of ₹1,217 crore. Announcing the allocation in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reaffirmed…
Bhubaneswar: Renew Green Energy Group has expressed interest in developing large-scale green energy projects in Odisha, including green ammonia and green methanol plants, as well as green power generation. During a meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday, the Group’s delegation presented these ambitious proposals to Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to the welfare of construction workers, the Odisha government has announced an increase in accidental and natural death benefits. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed the new benefits during a ceremony organized by the Labour and Employees State Insurance Department at Lok Seva Bhavan. Under the new provisions, the accidental death…
Bhubaneswar: To improve infrastructure in educational institutions, the Odisha government has announced a comprehensive plan to provide drinking water, tap water connectivity, rainwater harvesting facilities, and toilet provisions across all private, government, and government-aided schools in the state. The initiative was discussed in a high-level coordination meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Tuesday, chaired…
Manila: The fifth meeting of the India-Philippines Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) took place today in Manila, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between the two nations. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Defence Secretary, Giridhar Aramane, and the Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry of National Defence of the Philippines, Irineo Cruz Espino. During the discussions, both…
