The Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Lieutenant General Gurubir Pal Singh, held a meeting today with the Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, at Lok Seva Bhavan to discuss plans for expanding the NCC within the state. During their discussion, it was revealed that the current NCC cadet count in Odisha,…
Odisha Government is steadfast in developing smarter and sustainable cities under the “Viksit Odisha@2036” vision. In alignment with this objective, Principal Secretary Smt. Usha Padhee chaired the 21st Dashboard Meeting today focusing on empowering Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to implement impactful projects within established timelines. The meeting emphasized the critical role of ULBs in driving…
In a groundbreaking development, Member of Parliament Sujeet Kumar established India’s first-ever Drone Centres of Excellence (CoEs) under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) in partnership with leading Drone Technology company IG Drones. Located in the Gram Panchayats of Sagada and Bhatangpadar in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, these centers represent a significant leap toward empowering tribal…
Berhampur: Promoting green energy and sustainable living, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL) has introduced a certificate course titled ‘Household Solar Champions’ to equip youth with essential skills in solar energy solutions. The inaugural session was conducted at Nalabanta Old Panchayat Bhavan in Aska, Ganjam. This initiative provides hands-on training by our project partner – PRATHAM…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated Maharaja Jajati Keshari Medical College & Hospital in Jajpur district. The medical college and hospital have been set up in Jajpur district with an expenditure of Rs 491.25 crore. It has received approval for 50 MBBS seats for the current academic year, with plans to double the seats…
Veteran Ollywood actor Uttam Mohanty was airlifted from Bhubaneswar to Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon for advanced treatment due to his critical liver-related ailments. He was initially hospitalized in Bhubaneswar and placed on ventilator support in the ICU for the last two days. His health deteriorated during the shooting of the film ‘Bou Buttu Bhuta’, which…
Key Highlights: • A new 33 kV power line spans 3.9 km from Ambagada Grid Substation to Neelakantha Nagar Primary Substation.• Strengthened power supply for 51,000 consumers in commercial and residential hubs.• Upgraded infrastructure ensures safety and prevents overloading.• Preparedness measures in place for uninterrupted power supply ahead of summer peak demand. Berhampur: To enhance…
IIM Sambalpur; one of the premier management institutions known for its innovation, inclusivity and integrity; has introduced its very first full-time MBA program in Business Analytics at its Delhi Campus. Candidates with valid high CAT percentile and having STEM academic background with one year relevant experience can apply for admission process. This institute has also…
The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations witnessed a grand showcase of Odisha’s art, culture and heritage at the Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan and Haryana’s Tourism Minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar visited the Odisha Exhibition hall and lauded its exquisite representation of Odisha’s rich traditions. Union Minister Shri Pradhan said, The…
In a significant step towards enhancing public transport infrastructure, the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) launched 13 bus services in nine new routes today, flagged off by Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister of Commerce & Transport, through a virtual conference from the 5th Floor Conference Hall of Kharabela Bhawan. The event was attended by several…
