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Odisha is gearing up for the international Convention on Millets on NOV 10 & 11

Bhubaneswar:12/10/23:Chairing an apex committee meeting for International Convention on Millets, CM Naveen Patnaik said that Odisha should lead the way in developing a roadmap for millets for next decade nationally & globally. As Odisha is gearing up for the convention on NOV 10 & 11, CM said Odisha should aim to become a Centre of excellence for other states and ...

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Odisha Chief Minister has inaugurated the ‘Lakshmi’ scheme to make the transportation facilities of the people of the state

Malkingiri: 12/10/23:The golden chapter in the travel system of the state started in Malkangiri. Odisha Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated the ‘Lakshmi’ scheme to make the transportation facilities of the people of the state. 36 buses have started operating in 111 panchayats of Malkangiri district. In the first phase, bus services will be provided under the ‘Lakshmi’ scheme ...

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Startup Odisha Yatra & Startup Xpress Covers all 30 districts; adds 20 plus more ideas to its kitty

29 ideas were pitched across 5 institutions with participation from 373 students on Wednesday Vans to visit Sambalpur, Nayagarh, Mayurbhanj & Ganjam District on 12th October, Thursday Bhubaneswar:12/10/23: Odisha Startup Yatra and Startup Xpress completed their 21-day journey today with the addition of more than 20 ideas to the already enlarged list of innovative ideas. It signifies the evolution of Startup ...

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Odisha CM Encouraged entrepreneur and chef Vikas Khanna to popularise Odia delicacies across the world

Bhubaneswar/10/23: Odisha CM met with entrepreneur and chef Vikas Khanna. Thanked him for unveiling a replica of the Konark temple wheel at Times Square, New York, and showcasing Odisha’s timeless sculpture to a wider audience. Encouraged him to popularise Odia delicacies across the world. Notably, Mr. Khanna recently installed a replica of the famous Konark Sun Temple wheel in New York City’s ...

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Odisha Chief Minister launched the Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana for the members of self-help groups

Bhubaneswar:11/10/23: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today launched the Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana for the members of self-help groups (SHGs) in the state. The scheme will facilitate full interest subvention on bank loans up to Rs 1 lakh to eligible women to purchase scooters of their choice. While 100 women were handed over the keys to scooters, at least 15,000 ...

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Odisha Chief Minister has launched the ‘Aam Odisha Navin Odisha’ scheme

Bhubaneswar:10/10/23: Odisha Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik has launched the ‘Aam Odisha Navin Odisha’ scheme aiming to strengthen the foundation of building a new Odisha-empowered Odisha. ₹3397 crore will be spent on this program across the state. 6794 panchayats of the state will be included. Along with this, 90723 projects are being implemented, each panchayat will be given ₹50 lakhs. ...

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Former Odisha DGP Sarat Chandra Mishra passes away

Bhubaneswar:10/10/23:Retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and former Director General of Police (DGP), Odisha Sarat Chandra Mishra passed away on Tuesday. He was 88. Mishra was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar after being tested positive for dengue. He breathed his last at 7.22 am. Mishra, an IPS officer of 1959 batch, had served in the Research and ...

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Shree Jagannath temple Administration (SJTA) has appealed to the devotees to dress appropriately while visiting temple.

Puri:9/10/23:   In a bid to promote an ambiance of spirituality and devotion in Puri Srimandir, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has appealed to the devotees to dress appropriately while visiting temple. The new norms will be effective from January 1, 2024. Devotees will be made aware regarding the new rules from Tuesday, a servitor said. The JTP (Jagannath ...

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Odisha CM launched the ‘Drink From Tap’ scheme in 149 suburbs of five metropolis areas and 13 cities of the state

Bhubaneswar:9/10/23: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched the ‘Drink From Tap’ scheme in 149 suburbs of five metropolis areas and 13 cities of the state at a programme organised at the Lok Seva Bhawan here. Launching the facility on the third anniversary of the scheme, the Chief Minister said that 24X7 ‘Drink From Tap’ scheme will be effective ...

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Odisha Chief Minister announced a cash award of Rs. 50 Lakh for Odisha’s hockey star Deep Grace Ekka

Bhubaneswar8/10/23:   Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced a cash award of Rs. 50 Lakh for Odisha’s hockey star Deep Grace Ekka for her role in securing India’s Bronze Medal at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. The Chief Minister expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Deep Grace Ekka, acknowledging her remarkable performance and calling her a role model for the ...

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