Bhubaneswar: 12/12/24:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday instructed officials to maintain strict vigilance over middlemen during the ongoing paddy procurement process at mandis across the state. The directive was issued during a review meeting on paddy procurement, where the Chief Minister emphasized transparency and farmer welfare. He noted that the government has been providing Rs. 800 per quintal ...

Bhubaneswar:12/12/24: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today announced the recruitment of 5,000 Home Guards soon to bolster the police force in Odisha. Speaking at the launch of 30 emergency response support vehicles under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) scheme for the Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police, Chief Minister Majhi highlighted the state’s commitment to enhancing law and order, while informing that there are ...

Bhubaneswar:11/12/24: English can serve as a link language, but it cannot replace our mother tongue, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the state-level Bharatiya Bhasa Utsav held today at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Center. The Chief Minister expressed concern about the diminishing use of Odia among children, especially those studying in English-medium schools. He noted, “These days, speaking English ...

Bhubaneswar:11/12/24:Speaker Surama Padhy adjourned the Winter Session of Odisha Assembly sine die on Wednesday. The winter session, which began on November 26, was scheduled to continue till December 31. But the House was adjourned about 20 days ahead of schedule today. As per the Assembly Secretariat, the winter session was scheduled to continue till December 31, but the House has ...

Bhubaneswar, December 10, 2024: In a landmark move to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Odisha has become the first state in India to use blockchain technology to strengthen support systems for survivors. Smt. During a high-impact event in Bhubaneswar, Pravati Parida, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, launched the Shakti Application, a blockchain-powered multi-institution coordination system. The initiative reinforces Odisha’s leadership in ...

Bhubaneswar:10/12/24: The Odisha government has started an initiative to revive and modernise Aska Cooperative Sugar Mill. For this, a task force comprising senior officers of Agriculture, Finance, Cooperatives, Excise, and Water Resources Departments will be formed, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi gave these instructions while presiding over a meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Tuesday for the revival of ...

Bhubaneswar:10/12/24 Today at Krushi Bhavan Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment and Implementing Agencies IRRI, ICRISAT, ICARDA, MSSRF & AFC India Ltd. for the implementation of Comprehensive project on Rice Fallow Management in presence of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. Recognizing the pressing need to address the ...

Bhubaneswar:10/12/24: The Odisha government is all geared up to make the upcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention, scheduled to be held at the state capital from January 8 to 10, a mega success. As part of elaborate arrangements being made for the grand event, the state government is poised to provide homestay arrangements and hotel accommodations to the visiting Non-Resident ...

Bhubaneswar:10/12/24:Mr Simon Wong, the High Commissioner of Singapore to India called on Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan today and informed that Singapore President Shri Tharman Shanmugaratnam will visit India in January 2025. During his visit, he will also arrive in Odisha to explore opportunities in petrochemicals, green energy, and skills. During the discussion, Mr Wong ...

Newdelhi:10/12/24:Ministry of Cooperation has set up Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002. The BBSSL is promoted by Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO), National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED), National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). The initial paid-up capital ...