Cuttack:12/4/25:Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda and Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister, Odisha, distributed cobranded cards of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana, in Cuttack yesterday. The Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana was also launched during the event. Shri Jual Oram, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs; Shri Mukesh Mahaling, Minister, Health and ...
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Abanikanta Das: A Life in Rhythm — The Stalwart Reflects on His Musical Journey
Eminent musician Abantikant Das, fondly called Genu a recognized artiste of AIR, Das is brainchild behind many hit musical albums and has been a professional rhythm player for over three decades. Here is an excerpt from his interview Your rhythmic sensibility stands out in every performance. Can you take us back to the early influences that shaped your relationship with ...
Read More »MoU was signed among Mission Shakti Odisha & Horticulture Directorate with PRADAN NGO
Bhubaneswar:10/4/25:An MoU was signed at Loka Seva Bhavan among Mission Shakti Odisha , Horticulture Directorate with PRADAN NGO for the project “Strengthening Livelihoods of WSHG Members through Promotion of Agriculture Production Clusters (APC) in Odisha”.
Read More »Deputy CM Singh Deo Stresses Timely, Affordable Seed Supply For Farmers
Bhubaneswar:10/4/2 5: Deputy Chief Minister-cum Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Wednesday underscored the need for timely and affordable seed supply to farmers ahead of the Kharif 2025 season, stating that no farmer in Odisha should face a shortage of quality seeds. Chairing a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, Singh Deo called for proactive steps to ensure the ...
Read More »Under the transformative Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Indian Railways is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of six key stations in Central Odisha
Newdelhi:10/4/25:Under the transformative Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Indian Railways is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of six key stations in Central Odisha—Angul, Talcher, Talcher Road, Meramandali, Dhenkanal, and Rairakhol. This ambitious initiative aims to upgrade infrastructure to world-class standards while enhancing passenger convenience, accessibility, and sustainability. The redevelopment plan includes new station buildings with modern amenities, improved façades, wider foot-over bridges, ...
Read More »Directorate of Horticulture signed MoUs with leading Oil Palm companies marking a major step towards strengthening Odisha’s agri economy
Bhubaneswar:10/4/25:In a significant development, the Odisha government, represented by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three palm oil companies for four districts under the aegis of the Directorate of Horticulture. This landmark agreement aims to establish a large-scale oil palm cultivation project in the state, promising to enhance agricultural productivity, industrial growth, ...
Read More »Odisha government has effected a major reshuffle within IAS cadres
Bhubaneswar:10/4/25: Odisha government has effected a major reshuffle within the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadres, appointing 27 officers to strategic positions across various departments. In a notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance Department, multiple officials were assigned new roles to strengthen administrative operations. Several officers were retained in their current posts, with their designations being elevated to ...
Read More »PRESIDENT INVITES SLOVAK COMPANIES TO JOIN ‘MAKE IN INDIA’ INITIATIVE
Bratislava:10/4/25 On the second day (April 10, 2025) of her visit to Slovakia, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu addressed the Slovakia-India Business Forum in Bratislava. Addressing the gathering, the President said India and Slovakia have historically shared close and friendly relations. Over the years, our countries have collaborated in various sectors. It is now time to explore the ...
Read More »UNICEF’s Social Policy & Social Protection Work Plan for 2025-2027
Bhubaneswar:9/4/25:A meeting on UNICEF’s Social Policy and Social Security Action Plan for the period 2025-2027 has been chaired by the Development Commissioner–cum-Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Odisha Smt. Anu Garg, IAS at the Conference Hall of Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar on 8th April 2025, Tuesday. The meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary, W& CD Department, Smt. Shubha Sharma, Principal Secretary, ...
Read More »Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation chairs meeting with Odisha Chief Minister to review implementation of three New Criminal Laws in the State
Newdelhi:9/4/25:Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Odisha, in the presence of Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, in New Delhi today. The meeting reviewed the implementation and present status of various new provisions related to police, prisons, courts, prosecution, and forensics in Odisha. ...
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