Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has set an ambitious target for the Rural Development Department to construct 30,000 kilometres of roads and 500 bridges over the next five years, underscoring his government’s commitment to strengthening rural connectivity. The announcement came during a review meeting of the department’s programmes at Lok Seva Bhawan. Majhi…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has chosen 20 outstanding police personnel across various categories for the prestigious Governor’s Medal for the year 2023. In a recent announcement by the Home Department, a total of 20 police officials, including two with the rank of Inspector General (IG), have been nominated for the esteemed Governor’s Medal Award in…
New Delhi: Ashok Kumar Singh, a distinguished Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from the 1999 Kerala cadre, has assumed the role of Director General of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. The announcement was made at the ESIC Headquarters in New Delhi earlier today. Singh brings a wealth…
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager, Manoj Sharma, conducted a thorough inspection of the ongoing Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line project’s under-construction rail line section between Sonepur and Boudh. The inspection was carried out in the presence of senior officials from ECoR headquarters, construction project officials, and representatives from Sambalpur Railway Division. The Khurda Road-Balangir…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced the expansion of the ‘Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana’ and to include 30,000 artisans in the flagship scheme of the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department. The decision was made following proposals from artists and their organizations during the Chairman’s district visits related to the 5T initiative. Under the existing…
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a comprehensive forecast predicting moderate thunderstorm activity with lightning, gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain in several districts of Odisha from Tuesday to Thursday. According to the mid-day bulletin released on Monday by the regional center of IMD, citizens are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary…
New Delhi: In a significant move to enhance disaster resilience and management across India, a High-Level Committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, has approved a series of disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects for various states. The meeting, held today in New Delhi, included Finance Minister, Agriculture Minister, and…
Bhubaneswar: Eminent painter Bansidhar Pratihari will receive the prestigious Dharmapada Award for the year 2022. Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi announced the names of the recipients on Saturday. The award is given by the Odisha government to artists from the state for his or her lifetime contribution in the field of visual art and sculpture. Pratihari…
Barcelona: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is participating at the International Business Travel Market (IBTM) World 2024, one of the leading global travel exhibitions dedicated to the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. Held from November 19th to 21st in Barcelona, the exhibition serves as a vital platform to position India as…
Bhubaneswar: The wait is finally over for sports enthusiasts as the ITTF-ATTU 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025 officially commenced today at the Athletics Centre of Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. The grand inauguration was led by Suryabanshi Suraj, Hon’ble Minister for Sports & Youth Services, Higher Education, and Odia Language, Literature and Culture, Government of…
