Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for students, Odisha’s Higher Education Minister, Suryabanshi Suraj, has announced that students who enrolled in the first phase of the +3 admission process can now reapply during the ongoing second phase. This change in policy comes after numerous appeals from students and parents, providing them with another opportunity to secure seats…
Bhubaneswar: To address rising costs and ensure better nutrition for students, the Odisha government has increased the allowance for mid-day meals in schools. Announcing the decision, School and Public Education Minister Nityanand Gond stated that the state will now spend an additional Re 1 per meal for each student, in response to growing inflation and…
Bhubaneswar: To reduce the damage and fatalities caused by lightning strikes, the Odisha government has announced a mission to plant at least 20 lakh palm trees across the state. The initiative is a joint effort by the Odisha Forest and Agriculture departments, aiming to mitigate the impact of lightning, which has become a growing concern…
Bhubaneswar: A one-day Review-cum-Sensitization Workshop on the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) was held today at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, under the chairpersonship of Odisha’s Chief Secretary, Manoj Ahuja, IAS. The workshop, organized by the Planning & Convergence Department of the Government of Odisha, brought together key stakeholders…
Bhubaneswar: The 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly commenced a two-day orientation-cum-training program for its newly elected MLAs today in Bhubaneswar. This program, aimed at equipping first-time legislators with essential knowledge and skills for effective legislative participation, is being led by Speaker Surama Padhy. However, the event was overshadowed by the absence of opposition parties, with both…
Bhubaneswar: Senior IPS officer Yogesh Bahadur Khurania has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) and Head of Police Force (HoPF) for Odisha, the state government announced on Friday. The decision follows the recommendation of three IPS officers by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the top police post. Khurania, a…
Gopalpur: Odisha is setting its sights on becoming the cleanest state in India, with Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state rallying together to achieve this ambitious goal. At a zonal-level workshop on Swachh Survekshan, held in Gopalpur by the Housing and Urban Development Department, the state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting ULBs in their…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to streamline electricity bill payments at the Gram Panchayat level, the Odisha Government, in collaboration with Tata Power Ltd, has launched the Government Consumer Management System (GCMS) portal and a corresponding mobile application. This initiative is designed to ensure timely payment of electricity bills, improve transparency, and enhance accountability in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s forests are witnessing a positive trend in elephant conservation, as revealed by the Odisha Elephant Census 2024. The census, announced on World Elephant Day by Susant Nanda, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) for Wildlife, shows an increase in the elephant population within the state’s forest divisions. The 2024 census recorded 2,098…
New Delhi: Despite significant advancements in digital infrastructure, 3,853 revenue villages in Odisha are still without mobile and internet connectivity, as revealed by Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. The disclosure was made in response to a question posed by BJD MP Debashish Samantaray in the Rajya Sabha. As of…
