Bhubaneswar: Odisha received a major boost to its railway network on Saturday with the launch of new train services, expansion of an existing long-distance route and fresh infrastructure announcements, as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at improving connectivity across the state. The Chief…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a series of ambitious initiatives as part of its Rs 2.65 lakh crore budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, aimed at driving inclusive development across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, who also holds the finance portfolio, announced that the development of farmers, women, youth, and poor people has…
New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) today celebrated the successful conclusion of its 34th Capacity Building Programme (CBP) for Maldivian civil servants, hosted in collaboration with India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). This two-week program, which ran from October 14-25, is part of an ongoing initiative to train 1,000 Maldivian civil servants under…
New Delhi: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is steering a transformative initiative, the Free Coaching Scheme for SCs and OBCs. This visionary scheme aims to provide coaching for competitive examinations, enabling individuals to secure coveted positions in both the Public and Private Sectors. Additionally, it facilitates admission to esteemed technical and professional higher…
Bhubaneswar: A comprehensive review meeting of the State-level National Service Scheme (NSS) took place today at the Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Auditorium of Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. The meeting saw the participation of key stakeholders, including the Vice-Chancellor of Utkal University, Prof. Sabita Acharya, NSS Regional Director Ajit Kushwaha, State NSS Officer-cum-Higher Education Deputy Secretary Ramesh…
Kolkata: In a thrilling showdown at the Salt Lake Stadium tonight, Mohun Bagan Super Giant emerged victorious over Mumbai City FC, securing a 2-1 win to claim the title of Indian Super League (ISL) Champions. The Mariners reclaimed the championship from the Islanders in a fiercely contested battle, with Liston Colaco and Jason Cummings finding…
Bhubaneswar: The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department in Bhubaneswar has taken a significant stride towards inclusivity and empowerment by launching a skill training initiative for hearing-impaired youths in the hospitality sector. The program, aimed at providing valuable employment opportunities, will train 150 youths in five batches through the Institute of…
Panchkula: In an eagerly anticipated face-off, UP Yoddhas, the GMR Group-owned franchise, is set to take on Gujarat Giants in the reverse fixture of Pro Kabaddi League Season 10. The match is scheduled to unfold at the Tau Devilal Indoor Stadium tomorrow. Having faced a setback earlier in the season against the Giants with a…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has decided to allow reopening of private pre-schools (Play & KG) for the academic session 2021-22 from February 14. The educational institutions from pre-school to class-VIII have remained closed since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020. In a tweet , the I & PR Department informed about the reopening. It further mentioned…
Bhubaneswar: A long-awaited aspiration of Odisha’s mud crab farmers is finally taking shape. The State government has approved the establishment of Odisha’s first-ever Mud Crab Hatchery in Paradip, with an investment of ₹2.81 crore, supported by the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Department’s ECRICC–GCF project. The hatchery, with a seed production capacity of 5 lakh…
