Dehradun: Odisha has emerged as one of the top contributors to India’s growing green cover, as highlighted in the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, released today by Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. Published biennially by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) since 1987,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster Odisha’s vibrant handicraft sector, the state’s Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department has granted official recognition to 55 distinct handicrafts, expanding from an earlier list of 51. This decision, approved by the Minister of Cooperation, Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts, Pradip Bal Samanta, and recommended by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhi,…
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja led discussions on effective management and utilization of funds from the State Disaster Risk Management Fund. The meeting highlighted the need for meticulous investment and supervision of the funds allocated to key departments involved in disaster management, aiming to strengthen Odisha’s…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took the global spotlight at the World Tourism Market (WTM) 2024 as Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the Odisha Pavilion at the prestigious event held at the Excel Centre in London. Parida’s presence was honored with a special felicitation, underscoring Odisha’s growing significance in global tourism. Parida was joined by several notable…
Bhubaneswar: Cyclonic Storm Dana is currently located 150 kilometers from the port city of Paradeep and is expected to make landfall between Bhitarakanika and Dhamara in Odisha later tonight. The storm is moving at a speed of 10 kilometers per hour and poses a significant threat to several districts in the state. The affected areas…
As Cyclone Dana approaches the eastern coast of India, Odisha is witnessing a surge in panic buying, resulting in sharp price hikes for essential vegetables like potatoes and onions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a severe cyclonic storm likely forming from a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal by October 24 or 25. With this warning, local markets in Odisha have been flooded with anxious consumers, leading to shortages of critical goods.
Bhubaneswar: To enhance air connectivity across Odisha, the state government today announced a new aviation policy, offering substantial financial incentives to airlines. The policy aims to encourage the launch of new domestic and international air routes connecting Biju Patnaik International Airport (Bhubaneswar), Veer Surendra Sai Airport (Jharsuguda), and smaller airports in Jeypore, Rourkela, and Utkela….
Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Dana expected to impact the Odisha coast between October 23 and 25, an emergency pre-cyclone meeting was convened under the leadership of Deputy Chief Minister for Agriculture & FE, Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, on October 20. The meeting, held virtually from the Board Room of Krushi Bhawan, aimed at coordinating preparedness…
Bhubaneswar: Every Wednesday morning, the Anganwadi centre in Arikama, a small village in Odisha’s Khurda district, becomes a hub of activity. Mothers arrive with their children, engaging in friendly conversations as they prepare for Routine Immunization Day. Amidst the occasional cries of infants, the air is filled with a sense of purpose and community. As…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an enhancement of the Death-Cum-Retirement Gratuity (DCRG) limit from ₹15 lakh to ₹20 lakh for all regular state government employees. This decision will take effect retrospectively from 1 January 2024. The enhancement follows multiple appeals from various Service Associations in the state, which had requested an…
