Bhubaneswar: In a swift response to severe flash floods affecting several parts of Ganjam district, the Odisha Government has appealed to leading private hospital networks to deploy Mobile Health Units (MHUs) to provide emergency medical assistance to affected communities in Bhanjanagar subdivision. Through official communications issued by the Office of the Minister for Health &…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the state-level 18th Nijukti Mela in Bhubaneswar and handed over appointment letters to 2,067 newly recruited Sevaks/Sevikas and Tribal Language Teachers under the ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Department. Addressing the programme, Chief Minister Majhi reiterated his government’s commitment to empowering the youth…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a relief package for families affected by Cyclone Arnab and heavy rainfall, with assistance aimed at farmers and households in the worst-hit districts, particularly Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal. In a video statement, the Chief Minister said lakhs of people across several districts had been affected. Under…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance has arrested Mousumi Behera, Deputy Ranger of the Phulnakhara Range, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹1 lakh from an employee working under her jurisdiction. According to official sources, Behera had allegedly demanded the money in exchange for clearing pending official bills relating to maintenance, watch and ward services, water…
Bhubaneswar: Newly appointed Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram has said that his appointment to the constitutional post reflects the Bharatiya Janata Party’s recognition of his long-standing commitment and hard work within the organisation. Speaking about his political journey, Ram said he continued working for the party despite being denied an election ticket on three occasions….
Bhubaneswar: The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has recommended a series of measures aimed at simplifying tax compliance, reducing the compliance burden on businesses and improving the ease of doing business in India. The recommendations cover changes to arrest and prosecution provisions, reduction in general penalties, wider input tax credit…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is exploring new market opportunities for its nutrient-rich and biofortified rice varieties, with the state government focusing on stronger market linkages for farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said representatives from Iran and other parts of India participated in discussions on promoting…
Bhubaneswar: The Rajdhani Book Fair is scheduled to be held at the Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar from November 15 to 22, bringing together readers, publishers, authors and book enthusiasts. The dates were confirmed at a meeting of the fair committee chaired by its President Upendra Kumar Jena. The organisers also announced plans to present awards…
Bhubaneswar: Around 60 acres of land at Sipasarubali in Puri has been identified for the proposed development of an International Cruise Terminal, according to a reply in the Odisha Assembly. The project is being pursued jointly by the Paradip Port Authority and the Odisha Maritime Board, with WAPCOS Limited currently preparing the techno-economic feasibility report….
Bhubaneswar: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has warned of a possible “major food crisis” in the coming months, saying the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, along with disruptions to energy and fertiliser supplies, are placing severe pressure on economies across the Global South. Speaking during a conversation hosted by the Asia Society, Jaishankar said…