Bangkok, Thailand: In a momentous spiritual and cultural exchange, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha and his revered disciples, Arahata Sariputra and Arahata Maudgalyayana, arrived in Bangkok today for a 26-day exposition. The relics are accompanied by a distinguished 22-member delegation, led by Bihar Governor Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Union Minister of Social Justice…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the State Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, announced on Thursday the extension of the State Government Grant-in-Aid to eligible employees of non-government newly-aided high schools and Sanskrit Tols, aligning with the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay Rules, 2017 (7th Pay). This decision is expected to benefit around 7,796 teaching…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards reinforcing Odisha’s position as a leading IT hub, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Accenture’s Advanced Technology Center in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. Accenture, a global professional services company, has established this state-of-the-art facility, marking a pivotal moment in the rapidly evolving IT, strategy, and consulting ecosystem within the state. Accenture,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the extension of the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme for an additional three years, spanning from 2024-25 to 2026-27. The Cabinet approved an estimated budget of Rs. 6029.70 Crores to ensure the continued support and financial inclusion of farmers. Recognizing the pivotal role agriculture plays…
Bhubaneswar: The State-level Handicraft Exhibition has commenced at IDCO Exhibition Ground today where self-help groups (SHGs) have exhibited their creations. The primary objective of the State-level Handicraft Exhibition is to provide a dedicated platform for the marketing of products crafted by clusters and individual artisans. Organized by the Directorate of Handicrafts, the exhibition aims to…
Bhubaneswar: Today, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik felicitated two outstanding female athletes from Odisha, Pranati Nayak and Mannata Mishra, recognizing their stellar performances on the international sports stage. Pranati Nayak, a gifted gymnast affiliated with the Odisha AMNS/ India Gymnastics High-Performance Center (HPC), secured the Bronze Medal at the prestigious FIG World Cup 2024 held in…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move toward modernizing railway infrastructure, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) is spearheading the redevelopment of 57 railway stations across Odisha as part of the ambitious Amrit Stations Scheme. The stations selected for redevelopment include Angul, Badampahar, Balangir, Balasore, Balugaon, Barbil, Bargarh Road, Baripada, Barpali, Belpahar, Betnoti, Bhadrak, Bhawanipatna, Bhubaneswar, Bimlagarh, Brahmapur,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government and the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) marked a significant collaboration today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the effective implementation of the newly launched ‘SWAYAM’ scheme. The initiative aims to foster entrepreneurial skills among the youth, empowering them to emerge…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, announced on Thursday that the Central government has increased the compensation for individuals killed in human-wildlife conflicts to Rs 10 lakh. The move comes as part of the government’s efforts to address the challenges posed by such conflicts and ensure fair compensation for…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a plethora of development initiatives valued at more than Rs 13,500 crores in Tarabh, Mahesana, Gujarat today. The diverse projects span sectors such as internet connectivity, rail, road, education, health, connectivity, research, and tourism, contributing significantly to the region’s overall development. In…
