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Newdelhi:17/2/2 4: In a landmark decision aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector and ensuring the welfare of farmers nationwide, the Government of India (GoI) has announced an increase in the authorized capital of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) from Rs 10,000 Crore to Rs 21,000 Crore. This strategic move shows the government’s steadfast commitment to supporting farmers and fortifying ...

Balugaon:16/2/24:   Increasing levels of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are causing Climate Change. The result is Increasing temperature, frequent cyclonic storms in coastal areas, acidification of the ocean, loss of biodiversity, bleaching of corals, decreased fisheries productivity, rapid degradation of ecosystems, and many more. To address some of these challenges, Professor Dinabandhu Sahoo a marine scientist and Senior Professor at ...

Bhubaneswar:16/2/24: On the first day of the visit of the Election Commission of India to Odisha, the Commission held important discussions with representatives of political parties in Bhubaneswar. These discussions were aimed at ensuring a comprehensive review of election preparedness and fostering cooperation among all stakeholders. At the outset, the Commission sought the views and concerns of the representatives of ...

Bhubaneswar:16/2/24: The State Cabinet led by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today approved the creation of the Odisha Culture Development Service (OCDS) Cadre in the process of restructuring Odisha Culture Service Cadre to attract high-quality professionals to the Culture sector for promotion, protection, and conservation of Odia Language, Literature and Culture with overall cultural growth of the State and for better ...

Bhubaneswar: 16/2/24:Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Friday launched the LAccMI Bus Service in Khurda, Puri, Kendrapada, Bhadrak, Jajpur, and Nayagarh districts through video conferencing. With this, 198 buses will ply in 1,198 panchayats of 6 districts which would benefit more than 75 lakh people. On the occasion, the Chief Minister said that LAccMI Buses will play an important role in strengthening ...

Bhubaneswar: 16/2/24:The Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved the implementation of the new ‘NUA-O Scholarship’ scheme for students of UG and PG courses. The Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, put its stamp of approval on a total of 12 agenda items related to 10 different departments. The NUA-O Scholarship scheme is aimed at facilitating higher education opportunities for ...

Bhubaneswar:16/2/24: The Odisha cabinet on Friday approved a proposal to provide Rs 1,000 each for 70 lakh members of self-help groups (SHG) for uniform. An amount of Rs 2,000 each will be provided for 1.5 lakh SHG leaders for purchasing blazers. As per the decision taken at the Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, the state government will ...

Bhubaneswar:16/2/24: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday laid the foundation stone of JSW  Utkal Steel Ltd’s 13.2 MTPA integrated steel plant at Dhinkia, on the fringes of the port township of Paradip, in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur. The mega project is expected to generate additional employment opportunities in the region and boost the region’s economy. Besides, Naveen also foundation stone for ...

Newedelhi:16/2/24:The Central Consumer Protection Authority has sought public comments on Draft Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector. Draft Guidelines are placed on the website of the Department of Consumer Affairs and are accessible through the link (https://consumeraffairs.nic.in/sites/default/files/file-uploads/latestnews/Public%20Comments%20Letter%202.pdf). Public comments/suggestions/feedback are solicited and may be provided to the Central Authority within 30 days (until 16th March 2024). The Central ...

New Delhi:16/2/24: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding railway property, passenger areas, and the well-being of travelers. In January 2024, RPF continued to ensure the safety, security and comfort of passengers, while also assisting Indian Railways in delivering reliable freight transport services to its customers. RPF, during January 2024, made certain commendable achievements under ...