Bhubaneswar: Recognizing Odisha’s initiative to promote electoral literacy, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has spotlighted ‘Mita Didi,’ the mascot representing booth-level officers (BLOs) from the state, on the cover page of its prestigious 10th edition of e-Patrika. Clad in a blue saree adorned with the iconic Pasapali motif, Mita Didi serves as a symbolic…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three key railway projects with a combined outlay of ₹7,927 crore. These projects, aimed at easing congestion and enhancing connectivity on some of the busiest rail corridors, are expected to significantly boost regional development and promote economic self-reliance (Atmanirbhar…
New Delhi: In a grand ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, President Droupadi Murmu, unveiled the prestigious trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2024. The unveiled trophies include the iconic Durand Cup, the President’s Cup, and the Shimla Trophy, marking the commencement of one of the oldest and most celebrated football tournaments in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is fast emerging as a national leader in sustainable urban transport, securing the fifth position in India for the adoption of electric buses (e-buses). With 450 e-buses already operational and plans to cross the 1,000 mark in the coming years, the state is building a robust green mobility ecosystem to make its cities…
Bhubaneswar: Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced that the assessment of damage caused by Cyclone Dana to crops and houses is expected to be finalized within seven days. Field staff are set to begin their assessments on Sunday, with officials from the revenue, agriculture, and cooperative departments conducting on-site inspections to evaluate the extent…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote agricultural entrepreneurship and modernize the agriculture sector, the Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved a five-year budget allocation of ₹847.14 crore for the Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana (MKUY). The initiative aims to encourage the establishment of Commercial Agri-Enterprises (CAE), generate employment, and enhance income opportunities for the state’s farming community….
Bhubaneswar: Odia poet Dr Rajendra Kishore Panda will receive the Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar for the year 2020. The prestigious award carries a cash award of Rs 5 lakh, a silver medal, and a citation. A three-member committee consisting of celebrated Kannada poet H S Shivaprakash, former secretary of Central Sahitya Academy Agrahara Krishnamurthy and eminent…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Government of Odisha, on Thursday held an extensive discussion with the 6th State Finance Commission at the Conference Hall of Kharavela Bhawan to deliberate on the priorities and financial requirements for the upcoming Commission period. During the meeting, the Department presented a detailed overview of its ongoing…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance women’s welfare and economic empowerment, the Government of Odisha held a high-level monitoring and review meeting of the Subhadra Yojana at Lok Seva Bhavan today. The meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, brought together senior officials from the Women and Child Development Department and associated departments to assess the implementation status…
February: In a crucial stride forward for the Tejas Mk1A programme, the prototype LSP7 witnessed the successful integration and flight of the Digital Fly by Wire Flight Control Computer (DFCC) on February 19, 2024. Developed indigenously by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru, the DFCC represents a significant technological advancement for the Tejas Mk1A….
