Bhubaneswar, August 7, 2025:In a mission-mode effort to ensure the last-mile delivery of tribal welfare schemes, the Government of India has launched the “Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan”, spearheaded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This transformative initiative aims to build a trained and responsive grassroots cadre that will reach remote tribal communities, strengthen trust in governance, and contribute to the vision ...

Newdelhi:7/8/25: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister JP Nadda in New Delhi, discussing matters of national importance and Odisha’s development priorities. Singh Deo expressed gratitude for the opportunity to engage with the Union ministers, highlighting the spirit of cooperative federalism. During his meeting with Amit Shah, Singh Deo appreciated ...

Bhubaneswar: 7/8/25:Odisha Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling reviewed the prevention of malaria and dengue diseases with district officials through a virtual meeting. The government aims to eliminate public health problems, including vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. The Minister emphasised the importance of joint efforts to combat these diseases and directed officials to take proactive measures, particularly in malaria-prone areas. ...

Bhubaneswar:7/8/25:On the occasion of National Handloom Day, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the vibrant “EKTA” Handloom Mela at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, celebrating the state’s rich weaving heritage. The event, a tribute to Odisha’s handloom legacy, underscored its significance as a cornerstone of Odia identity and a symbol of national pride. The mela, running until August 13, showcases the ...

Bhubaneswar:5/8/25: In a significant move, the Government of Odisha has appointed Smt. Babita Patra as the new Chairperson of the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR). The appointment was made through a notification issued by the Department of Women & Child Development. The notification, bearing No. WCD-BCC-MISC-0011-2025/19834WCD, dated 05-08-2025, states that the appointment is made in exercise ...

Bhubaneswar, Date: 05/08/25: “The weavers of Odisha are the soul of our cultural heritage. Our handloom is not just a piece of cloth, it is a legacy. Odisha handlooms weave heritage,” said Handlooms, Textiles, and Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta. He made this statement today at a press conference held at the State Guest House, organized in connection with the ...

Bhubaneswar, 05/08/2025:2nd Phase Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign will commence from August 10 (Sunday) to eliminate filaria. Under this programme, 1.7 crore people will be administered anti-filarial drugs. According to the schedule, the campaign will be carried out from August 10 to 19 in the districts of Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jharsuguda, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sambalpur, Sonepur, and Sundargarh, ...

Bhubaneswar: 5/8/25:A high-level meeting was held on Tuesday at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar to enhance inter-departmental coordination for the implementation of Mega Piped Water Supply (PWS) Projects in Odisha. The meeting was chaired by the Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary and aimed to ensure the timely execution of these projects through coordinated action and oversight among key departments. Senior officials ...

New Delhi, Aug 5: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, participated in the Virgin Land Security Summit 2025 held at the India International Centre, New Delhi, officials said on Tuesday. The summit, sponsored by Uday India, focused on unlocking the potential of India’s 60 million hectares of barren or underutilized land, with ...

Bhubaneswar, Aug 5: Odisha on Tuesday commemorated the 141st birth anniversary of Pandit Nilakantha Das, one of the state’s most revered intellectuals, freedom fighters, and literary pioneers. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led the tribute by offering floral respects at the statue of Pandit Das located in front of the Odisha Legislative Assembly Library. Pandit Nilakantha Das, a central figure in ...