Bhubaneswar: 22/01/2025:The senior officials of Energy Efficiency Service (EESL) gave a presentation on the upcoming steps for energy conservation in a meeting held under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment and Energy, Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at Kharavela Bhawan today. It was discussed to collaborate with the Government of Odisha to provide ...

Bhubaneswar:14/1/25: An investigation will soon be launched into the alleged corruption in the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY), announced Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Tuesday. Addressing the media, the Law Minister stated that the inquiry would focus on the reported irregularities and corruption in the BSKY. “Earlier, despite the availability of BSKY cards, many beneficiaries were denied access to ...

Bhubaneswar: 3/01/24:Krushi Odisha 2025, a three-day agricultural extravaganza is inaugurated by CM Mohan Majhi at the Baramunda ground in Bhubaneswar today. Organized by the Odisha Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department, this event seeks to highlight the state’s potential in sustainable farming practices, innovation, and investment prospects in agriculture, horticulture, food processing, fisheries, and animal husbandry. The three-day mega event will ...

Bhubaneswar, December 17, 2024: The Fourth Akshaya Upanyasa Puraskar, instituted by the Pratibha Ray Foundation Trust in collaboration with Adya Prakashani, was awarded to writer Shri Subhranshu Panda for his acclaimed novel ITARA, published by Pen In Books Publications, Bhubaneswar. The award ceremony, held on December 16, 2024, at Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, was organized by the Pratibha Ray Foundation Trust. ...

Bhubaneswar, December 12, 2024: The State Project Management Unit of the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities (ECRICC) project today organized the Crab Farmers’ and Exporters’ Meet at the State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) Campus, Bhubaneswar. The event brought together crab farmers, exporters, government representatives, and technical experts to promote sustainable aquaculture practices and create robust market linkages. ...

Bhubaneswar:26/11/24: The Inter-Ministerial Central Team arrived to evaluate the destruction wrought by Cyclone Dana and held discussions with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday. A seven-member team, headed by the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Joint Secretary PK Rai, toured the severely affected districts of Bhadrak, Kendrapara, and Balasore on the 24th to assess the extent of the damage. In ...

Goa:6/11/24:The 55th International Film Festival of India is set to illuminate the cultural landscape of Goa from 20 to 28 this November. Concurrently, the 18th edition of Film Bazaar will run from November 20 to 24, offering a dynamic platform for filmmakers and industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and showcase their work. This year, the Viewing Room returns to the Marriott Resort, ...

Balangir:2/11/24: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated and laid the foundation for various development projects worth Rs. 890 crore in Belapada and Patnagarh on his two-day visit to Balangir district. A total of 83 projects, including irrigation, health infrastructure, piped water supply, bridge construction, and road construction, were inaugurated and foundation stones were laid. Majhi addressed two public ...

Bhubaneswar:23/10/24:  Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the preparedness for Cyclone ‘Dana’ at the Special Relief Commissioner’s office today. Addressing the media, Majhi appealed to the citizens not to panic, emphasizing that all relevant departments are fully equipped to handle the cyclone. “You are in safe hands,” he reassured and appealed to everyone to remain safe and vigilant until ...

Bhubaneswar:12/9/24:Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Panchayati Raj,  Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Alias Lalan Singh, today launched “Amrit Catla,” a genetically improved variety of Catla (Labeo catla), at the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar. The National Freshwater Fish Brood Bank (NFFBB) of the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) received the Amrit Catla, ensuring its wider ...