Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has stepped up implementation of its decision to change the English spellings of several place names to bring them in line with their Odia pronunciation, directing all district Collectors to ensure uniform use of the revised nomenclature across government establishments. Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Dr Arabinda Kumar…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued revised guidelines for the re-engagement of retired employees on a temporary basis, replacing the earlier resolution from 2014. The updated guidelines, issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department, aim to streamline the re-engagement process and prioritize the filling of vacant posts through direct recruitment and promotions. Under…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government is taking steps to increase various pensions for eligible beneficiaries in the state, announced Nityananda Gond, Minister of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, on Tuesday. Minister Gond stated that the process to raise pensions for the elderly, widows, and persons with disabilities is already underway. The proposed increase…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi allocated portfolios to his Council of Ministers on Saturday. The announcement follows the approval of Governor Raghubar Das, as per an official order issued from the Raj Bhavan. Chief Minister Majhi has retained several key departments under his purview, including Home, General Administration & Public Grievance, Information &…
Bhubaneswar: A significant staff shortage looms over the Odisha government as more than 98,000 positions remain unfilled across various departments, as disclosed in the state Assembly on Tuesday. In a written response to the House, Pritiranjan Gharai, the Minister of Rural Development, Skill Development, and Technical Education, provided insights into the staffing challenges. A staggering…
Bhubaneswar: The Sports and Youth Services Department of the Odisha government has introduced revised guidelines for extending cash awards to sportspersons, coaches, para, and differently-abled athletes for their outstanding performances in national and international sports competitions. Under the updated guidelines, the maximum quantum of cash awards for a sportsperson’s lifetime has been set at ₹9.00…
Bhubaneswar: In response to directives from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Odisha Government has instructed doctors across the state to provide justifications when prescribing anti-microbials to patients. Shalini Pandit, Secretary of the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department, issued a letter addressing all department directors, superintendents of government and private medical…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Government has embarked on an initiative to provide secure accommodations for women workers in proximity to industrial areas, with a particular focus on the seafood processing sector, poised to generate substantial employment opportunities. Under this visionary plan, a Working Women’s Hostel will be developed within the seafood park, complete with essential…
Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to address the persistent challenge of human-elephant conflict in Odisha, the state government has formally requested Tamil Nadu to lend assistance by providing four kumki elephants. Satyabrata Sahu, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Forest, Environment, and Climate Change department, recently communicated this request to Supriya Sahu, his counterpart in…
Bhubaneswar: A total of 512 newly recruited professionals, including Assistant Professors, Assistant Training Officers, and Junior Assistants, marked their entry into the State Government today. The induction ceremony, held at the Convention Centre in Lok Seva Bhawan, was attended by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who congratulated the recruits for choosing the noble profession of shaping…
