Ashoknagar: In a major step toward modernizing postal infrastructure, the foundation stone for a new building for the Ashoknagar Head Post Office in Madhya Pradesh was laid today by Minister of Communications and North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia. The ceremony, held at the Tulsi Sarovar premises, marks a significant development in enhancing postal services in…
Bhubaneswar: To improve the quality of education in government and government-aided schools across Odisha, Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education, STSC Development, M&BC Welfare Department, SSEPD, led a comprehensive review meeting today. The meeting, held at the conference hall of the School and Mass Education Department, focused on enhancing infrastructure, educational environment, and…
New Delhi: In a landmark decision aimed at fostering inclusivity and promoting regional languages, the Constable (General Duty) examination for recruitment in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will be conducted in 13 regional languages, in addition to Hindi and English, for the first time.
Bhubaneswar: Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Minister of Railways, will inaugurate the new Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore MEMU train service, mark the dedication of the Balasore-Gopinathpur Nilgiri passenger line, and lay the foundation stone for a subway. Additionally, the minister will inaugurate the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) booking counter at Betnoti railway station. The introduction of the new passenger…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move towards promoting higher education and fostering inclusivity, the Odisha Cabinet has given the green light to the implementation of the `NUA-0 Scholarship’ scheme. This initiative aims to open up higher education opportunities for students across the state, covering State Universities, Government and non-government aided colleges, including aided Sanskrit colleges and unaided…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Yatri app, launched by the State Transport Department just five months ago, has emerged as a game changer in the state’s urban mobility sector, providing drivers with a commission-free platform and ensuring safer, more transparent transportation for commuters. Since its launch in January, the app has facilitated over 2 lakh trips and…
Bhubaneswar: A state-level preparatory meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhavan today to finalize arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Bhubaneswar on September 17, where he will officially launch the ‘Subhadra’ scheme, a key welfare initiative of the Odisha state government. The event is set to take place at Janata Maidan, drawing…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, marked the occasion of the World Ordained Language Conference by unveiling a significant literary contribution – a book titled “Language Law in Legislative Assembly.” Launched on Sunday, the book meticulously chronicles the discussions surrounding the proposed language law from 1948, its passage in 1954, and the subsequent amendment by…
Bhubaneswar: With the flood situation continuing to remain grim in various districts of Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday conducted an aerial survey of the affected regions. He took a stock of the flood situation in Khurda, Puri, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, and Kendrapada districts. After the survey, CM announced 15 days of relief for the…
New Delhi: In a move towards fostering innovation and advancement in the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) domain, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The ceremonial signing took place in the presence of Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Minister of…
