Bhubaneswar: In a significant welfare move, the Odisha Government, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has sanctioned the distribution of two jute carry bags and Rs. 1,000 as livelihood assistance to each family benefiting from the Public Distribution System (PDS). The proposal received unanimous approval during the State Cabinet meeting. The decision to provide support…
Bhubaneswar: In a pivotal move, the Odisha Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, granted approval on Monday for Rs.656.73 crore to be allocated to the Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monument Revival Action (EKAMRA) Scheme. Launched with the primary objective of reviving and preserving the heritage significance and splendor of the Lord Lingaraj…
Rajkot: In a significant setback for the Indian cricket team, middle-order batsman KL Rahul has been ruled out of the upcoming third Test against England in Rajkot.
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote modern technology adoption in the fisheries and animal husbandry sector, the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department of Odisha is set to host the first-ever state-level event, ‘Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha (MPSO-2024).’ The event aims to educate farmers, women self-help groups (WSHGs), and entrepreneurs on enhanced production and productivity in…
Bhubaneswar: In an effort to enhance agricultural productivity and utilize fallow lands efficiently, the Odisha government has set an ambitious target of covering 4 lakh hectares of farmland under the “Comprehensive Project on Rice Fallow Management” program for the fiscal year 2023-24. Prem Chandra Chaudhary, Director of Agriculture and Food Production, chaired a review meeting…
Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to support the welfare of the citizens and promote entrepreneurial initiatives, the Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, greenlit several crucial proposals during its meeting on Monday. A total of 26 proposals from 14 departments received approval, marking a significant step towards the overall development of the state. Post…
Agartala: The six-day-long Divya Kala Mela at the Children’s Park concluded with a spectacular ceremony, featuring the distribution of prizes to Divyangjan by the Governor of Tripura, Shri Indrasen Reddy Nallu, and Minister of State, GOI Pratima Bhoumik. Organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government…
New Delhi: The Quick Estimates of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) for December 2023 have been released, indicating a positive trend in the country’s industrial output. The IIP, based on the 2011-12 base, stands at 151.5 for the mentioned month, with indices for the Mining, Manufacturing, and Electricity sectors at 139.4, 150.6, and 181.6,…
New Delhi: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) orchestrated an educational excursion from 8th to 12th February 2024 for 255 students and teachers hailing from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in three North Eastern states – Manipur, Sikkim, and Tripura. The excursion included an exclusive visit to Rashtrapati Bhawan, Rashtrapati Museum, and Amrit…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant expansion of the LAccMI Bus service, the Odisha Government, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, introduced the initiative in five additional districts on Monday. The Chief Minister inaugurated the bus service in Balangir, Bargarh, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, and Sundargarh through a virtual ceremony. A total of 301 buses will be operational in…
