Bhubaneswar: In a rigorous monthly review meeting of the Rural Development department, Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh assessed the progress of various projects undertaken in the first 100 days of the current financial year 2024-25. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining high standards, Singh outlined the projects scheduled for completion in the next 100 days, insisting…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced the resumption of public grievance hearings across all its departments starting from July 1, 2024. In a directive issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance (GA&PG) Department, all relevant authorities have been instructed to recommence the Monday Public Grievances and Joint Hearings. “Hearing of Monday Public Grievances in…
Bhubaneswar: The 6th State Broadband Committee Meeting for Odisha was convened today under the leadership of Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena at Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting focused on discussing the Annual Implementation Plan submitted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, under the National Broadband Mission. The session saw the participation of key…
Bhubaneswar: K V Singh Deo, the Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha and minister of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE) reviewed various agriculture schemes during a meeting at Krushi Bhavan. The meeting focused on key initiatives including the PM Kisan scheme, Digital Crop Survey, and the strategic priorities of the new government in…
Bhubaneswar: Dr. Krishnachandra Mohapatra, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, emphasized the critical need to prevent artificial flooding in urban areas and enhance water drainage systems during a comprehensive review of the Department’s plans and initiatives today. The meeting, attended by top officials including Sri G. Mathivathanan, Additional Chief Secretary, highlighted the government’s commitment to prioritizing…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative reshuffle, several senior officers in Odisha have been reassigned to new positions, marking a strategic move to enhance the efficiency and functioning of various departments in the state. Satish Chandra Samal, a senior private secretary from the Home Department cadre, has been appointed as the Additional Private Secretary to Chief…
Bhubaneswar: The newly formed Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, during which four significant decisions were made in alignment with the BJP’s election promises. Addressing the media at the Lok Seva Bhawan, Chief Minister Majhi announced, “The Cabinet has taken four major decisions today. The first…
Bhubaneswar: Schools across Odisha are set to reopen on June 17 following the summer vacation. The School and Mass Education Department has issued a notification to all schools, instructing them to prepare for the reopening. The notification outlines several key directives to ensure a smooth transition back to school. It mandates that all classrooms and…
Bhubaneswar: The latest Odisha Elephant Census has revealed the presence of 2,098 elephants across 38 Forest Divisions in the state, marking an increase of 122 elephants since the last census in 2017. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Wildlife Susant Nanda shared these findings on Wednesday, noting a nearly stable population with a male-to-female ratio of…
Bhubaneswar: The prestigious ‘India Skills 2024’ competition concluded with a grand ceremony at Yashobhumi, New Delhi, marking Odisha’s remarkable performance. The national-level event, held across nine centers in various locations, saw Odisha leading the medal tally with an impressive haul. The ‘India Skills’ competition took place in four key locations—Bangalore, Manipal, Gandhinagar, and New Delhi….
