Bhubaneswar: In a move to address the concerns and demands of junior teachers in primary and upper primary schools, the Odisha Government has announced a substantial increase in their monthly remuneration. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), junior teachers who have completed three years in schematic positions will now receive…
Bhubaneswar: Parents of children above two years in Odisha are advised to make sure that their child steps out with a mask on. In the wake of rising in covid cases among children, the Odisha government has advised children above two years to wear masks. The decision has been taken as per recommendation of Indian…
Bhubaneswar: With the city gearing up for the revered Ashokastami Car Festival of Lord Lingaraj, the Commissionerate Police has implemented special traffic arrangements in Bhubaneswar to manage crowds and maintain public order during the festivities. The annual festival will be held on April 5 and 6, with the return car festival (Bahuda Yatra) set to…
New Delhi: Sanjay Malhotra, the current Revenue Secretary, has been appointed as the next Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The announcement was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Monday, with Malhotra set to take over the role on Wednesday for a tenure of three years. A seasoned bureaucrat with…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several crucial railway projects on January 6, 2025, during a video conferencing event at 12:30 PM. These projects are aimed at enhancing regional connectivity, improving infrastructure, and fostering socio-economic development across different states. One of the major highlights will be the inauguration…
Bhubaneswar: After the successful rollout of free dialysis services across the state, the Odisha Government has initiated an in-depth situational analysis to manage, control, and prevent Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). A high-level brainstorming session chaired by Health and Family Welfare Secretary Aswathy S. was held today at the Combined Health Directorate, bringing together experts, senior…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha State Cabinet has granted approval for a proposal presented by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department to amend the Odisha Government Land Settlement Rules of 1983. The amendment specifically targets the reduction of conversion fees applicable to the transformation of leasehold land owned by the Odisha State Housing…
Bathinda: To enhance food safety and quality, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, announced that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) will provide financial support for the establishment of 100 new NABL-accredited food testing laboratories across India in the financial year 2025-26. Bittu made the announcement while…
New Delhi: In a historic move for India’s information and broadcasting sector, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated PB-SHABD—a news sharing service from Prasar Bharati. The launch event, held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, also unveiled the updated websites of DD News and Akashvani News, along with the…
Bhubaneswar: In a major healthcare initiative, Odisha’s Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling announced that women beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat scheme will be eligible for cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh, while male household members will receive coverage of ₹5 lakh. The scheme, set to roll out in Odisha this February, will provide beneficiaries access to…
