Bhubaneswar: In a major push to position Odisha as a leading destination for electronics and semiconductor innovation, the State Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Second Amendment to the Odisha Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy-2023. The move is aimed at strengthening the state’s appeal to high-tech investors through a comprehensive and investor-centric incentive framework. The revised…
New Delhi: The 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF-2023) witnessed a remarkable convergence of global scientific minds as 21 countries actively participated in the science outreach festival.
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell in Odisha has successfully addressed 2,112 complaints out of the 11,547 received in the first month since the BJP government took office. This was announced by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi during the monsoon assembly session on Monday. Responding to a query from Jeypore MLA Tara Prasad Bahinipati, CM Majhi…
New Delhi: Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the current Finance Secretary, officially assumed charge today as the Secretary, Department of Revenue (DoR), Ministry of Finance. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet confirmed his appointment on Wednesday, stating that Pandey will continue to hold the designation of Finance Secretary alongside his new responsibilities. A 1987-batch Indian Administrative Service…
New Delhi: On the sidelines of the Annual Conference of Vice-Chancellors of Agricultural Universities and Directors of ICAR Institutes, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, addressed a press conference where he emphasized that agricultural education, research, and extension are critical pillars of India’s developmental journey. He asserted that…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Union Government has announced the formation of a high-level committee to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Utkal Keshari Harekrushna Mahatab, Odisha’s former Chief Minister and a prominent figure in India’s freedom struggle. This marks the first time the anniversary will be celebrated at the national level under the BJP-led…
Bhubaneswar: In a massive operation to protect citizens from Cyclone Dana, the Odisha government successfully evacuated 8 lakh people to safe shelters before the storm made landfall, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced today. Despite the challenges of the severe weather, both residents and the state infrastructure weathered the storm with resilience. The cyclone also witnessed…
New Delhi: In a significant step towards bolstering bilateral cooperation in public administration, a high-level online meeting was held between V. Srinivas, Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, and senior officials from the Ministry of Public Administration of Bangladesh. The meeting saw the participation of Rectors (Secretaries)…
Bhubaneswar: After a three-year hiatus, Odisha’s tableau featuring the intricate art of Pattachitra from the heritage craft hub of Raghurajpur village has been selected for the upcoming Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. The Ministry of Defence’s approval has paved the way for Odisha to showcase its cultural richness on Kartavyapath during the 75th Republic…
New Delhi: Today marked a significant milestone as the Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal, officially opened the bids for the 8th round and second attempt of the 7th round of commercial coal mines’ auction.
