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BHUBANESWAR: In a major push to strengthening childcare infrastructure at grassroots-level, deputy chief minister Pravati Parida on Thursday virtually inaugurated 1,889 anganwadi centres (AWCs) across all 30 districts of the state. Unveiling the centres in presence of Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water minister Rabi Narayan Naik, Parida asserted the state government's commitment to build quality and inclusive childcare facilities. "Sundar, Sakhyam, Sudrudha (attractive, capable and robust) anganwadi is our aim," she said. Highlighting the significance of the initiative, Naik praised the W&CD department's efforts and noted that children enrolled in anganwadi centres would play a crucial role in shaping a developed Odisha by 2036. He attributed the achievement to effective coordination between departments. Parida also interacted with district administrations, including those from Balasore, Ganjam, Cuttack, Angul and Deogarh, reviewing progress and stressing timely completion of infrastructure projects. W&CD secretary Mrinalini Darswal and senior officials were present at the event.
Berhampur (Odisha), Jun 6 (PTI) Environmental activist Medha Patkar on Saturday appealed to the people of Odisha for protection of Rushikulya river. The government planned to construct a dam in the river Pipalapnaka under Sorada block in the district. While participating in the Save Rushikulya river movement in Ganjam district, she said, "Rivers may be small or big, but they are our mother. We have to protect the rivers from attacks." She attended a meeting were organised by the Rushikulya Banchao Kriyaanusthan Committee (RBKC) and the Centre for Climate Justice, spearheading the agitation a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The diarrhoea outbreak reported from Ustapalli village in Digapahandi block of Ganjam district has been brought under complete control through coordinated field-level interventions and awareness drives, informed the state health department on Tuesday. The department claimed that the infection, which had started sporadically on July 6, was contained before it could spread further, thanks to door-to-door surveillance and swift medical response. As per an official statement, the Director of Public Health, Dr. Nilakantha Mishra, on Tuesday, noted that 11 case ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (UNI) Bihar has emerged as a national model for women empowerment, said Union Panchayati Raj Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh adding that the strategic empowerment of women folk has helped in attaining an impressive growth rate of 9.2 percent placing the state among the top three fastest-growing states in the country. Speaking at a high-level conference on "Envisioning a Developed Bihar through Women's Participation" organised jointly by the Indian Institute of Public Administration and JEEViKA , Lalan Singh said here today that Bihar is currently among the top thr ...Read More >
In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots childcare infrastructure, 1,889 newly constructed Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) across 30 districts of Odisha were inaugurated virtually by the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister to Women & Child Development, Mission Shakti and Tourism, Pravati Parida, in presence of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik at the WCD Conference hall, today. Addressing the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister reiterated the gov ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Nearly Rs 1,000 crore earmarked for material components under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme for Tamil Nadu is yet to be released, significantly hampering the scheme's implementation. The Union government has released the outstanding wage dues along with an additional Rs 919 crore towards the wage component for the fiscal year 2025-2026, but not the funds for material components - raw materials like sand, stones, and cement, and also wages for skilled and semi-skilled workers. Timely realisation of both wage and material components is cru ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said a cleanliness and rehabilitation drive will be carried out in the state's 2,300 flood-hit villages and wards, for which a sum of Rs 100 crore has been earmarked. Speaking to media, Mann said, "Initially, each affected village will be given Rs 1 lakh. Thereafter, further funds will be provided as per requirements, with the state govt bearing the full cost of the cleaning."The CM said a large amount of silt and debris remained in villages and towns now that floodwaters had receded. He said state govt had formed teams in every villa ...Read More >
Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said that a cleanliness drive will be undertaken in 2,300 flood-hit villages of the state, and a sum of ₹100 crore has been earmarked for the purpose. Addressing reporters here, Mann said that as the floodwater has now receded from many areas, a large amount of silt and dirt remains across villages and towns. He said that to restore normal life, it is essential to clean these areas, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is launching a mega cleanline ...Read More >
Odisha is bracing itself for the force of cyclone Montha, with a robust response underway. More than 2,000 relief centers are actively supporting residents in eight southern districts as authorities prioritize safety. In a proactive maneuver, over 11,000 individuals have been safely evacuated, with a zero-casualty goal in sight. Rescue teams are fully mobilized, while tourist access has been restricted. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said his government was well prepared to ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) The Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed an advanced malaria vaccine that can prevent plasmodium falciparum infection in individuals and minimise community transmission. The ICMR Delhi has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible organisations, companies and manufacturers enthusiastic about the Transfer of Technology for commercial production of "a recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine (AdFalciVax) against plasmodium falciparum". The pre-clinical validation of this te ...Read More >
Berhampur (Odisha), Jun 26 (PTI) Odisha Police on Thursday arrested the prime accused in the physical assault and humiliation of two Dalit men at Dharakote in Ganjam district on suspicion of cattle smuggling. With the arrest of Rajesh Samal (20) of Jahada in the incident, the number of people arrested in the case has increased to 12 including a juvenile, they said. "Police has launched a manhunt for other persons who are also involved in the case," said Chandrika Swain, inspector in charge, Dharakote police station. On Sunday, accused persons had detained Babula Nayak (54) and Bulu Nayak of ...Read More >
MUMBAI - India's regulator has restrained Jane Street Group from accessing the local securities market, dealing a severe hit to the US trading firm that generated more than US$2.3 billion (S$2.9 billion) in net revenue from equity derivatives in the South Asian nation in 2024. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said it would seize 48.4 billion rupees (S$722 million) from Jane Street, which it claimed is the total amount of unlawful gains made by the fund, according to the order. SEBI said that Jane Street Group entities "are restrained from accessing the securities market and ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 2 (PTI) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Thursday virtually inaugurated 1,889 anganwadi centres (AWCs) across 30 districts. Parida, who is also in charge of Women & Child Development, Mission Shakti and Tourism departments, said it is a significant step towards strengthening grassroots childcare infrastructure in the state. Anganwadi centres play a major role in improving the health and nutrition of pregnant women and children, Parida said. "The aim is to establish 'sundar' (beautiful), 'sakhyam' (efficient) and 'sudrudha' (strong) anganwadi centres across the ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As many as 1,889 new Anganwadi Centres (AWC) built in 30 districts of Odisha were inaugurated virtually at the conference hall of the Women and Child Development Department in Bhubaneswar today. Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida inaugurated the Anganwadi centres in the presence of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister reiterated the government's approach and said that our main goal is to create "beautiful, efficient and strong Anganwadi." She reviewed the progress of the work after inter ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language.' This is a direct insult to the very language in which our National Anthem ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who also holds the Women and Child Development (WCD) portfolio, on Thursday emphasised that the creation of "Sundar, Sakhyam, Sudrudha" Anganwadi centres remains a key priority of the state government. In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots childcare infrastructure, as many as 1,889 newly constructed Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) across all 30 districts of the state were virtually inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister. The initiative is aimed at improving early childhood care, nutrition services, and pre-school education ...Read More >
Koraput: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida arrived in Koraput on Friday on the opening day of her five-day official tour of five key districts. Soon after her arrival at Jeypore Airport, Parida was accorded a rousing welcome by a host of leaders, including representatives of women's groups. She expressed her heartfelt thanks to local leaders, officers, and other dignitaries for their grand welcome at the Airport. During her Koraput visit, the Deputy CM is slated to tour the strategically important Kotia region to review the ongoing developmental activities being undertaken by ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) Nearly one-third of school students take private coaching and the trend is more common in urban areas, the Centre's Comprehensive Modular Survey (CMS) on education has found. The survey noted that government schools play a pivotal role in providing education across India, accounting for 55.9 per cent of total enrolments. "It is higher in rural areas, where two-thirds (66.0 per cent) of students are enrolled, in comparison to urban areas (30.1 per cent). The private unaided (recognised) schools account for 31.9 per cent of enrolment nationwide," the survey report said. ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Oct 28 (PTI) The severe cyclonic storm Montha on Tuesday brought heavy rain in coastal and southern Odisha districts, causing landslides and damaging houses besides uprooting trees, officials said. The landfall of Montha started Kakinada in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh about 7 pm and the process will continue for three to four hours, the Met office said. The preliminary reports of damages were received from eight southern Odisha districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Kalahandi and Nabarangpur. Normal life, however, was affected in a total of 15 ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public meeting at Chhatrapur in Ganjam district on September 27, marking a significant political moment for the BJP in southern Odisha. The announcement was made by revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari here on Saturday.Pujari confirmed that preparations for the mega event are already underway, following the Prime Minister's formal consent to visit the state later this month. "The PM's love and affection for Odisha, and his unwavering commitment to its development, are drawing him here time and again. This will be his si ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, are likely over north and south coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema. Stro ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 1 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday presented a report card of his government's works for rural development and panchayats, highlighting higher spending on the development of villages in the state. Addressing the media under the 'Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de naal' campaign, Mann said in the past four years, his government spent Rs 3,847 crore on rural development as against Rs 1,883 crore spent during the previous Congress government. He was accompanied by Rural Development and Panchayat Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond. The chief minister further s ...Read More >
Rayagada (Odisha): The sight was disturbing. A tribal man and his wife were bent under the burden of the plough in place of oxen, and forced to till the land as a punishment for getting married within the family blood relation on Wednesday, highlighting how moral vigilantism is spread in the remote pockets of Odisha even today. The decision on this was taken by the Kangaroo court in Kanjamajodi village under Shikarpai panchayat in Kalyansinghpur block of Rayagada district 'to teach them a lesson'. The video shot by one of the villagers showed both being given a 'purification' bath and then ta ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Sept 16 (PTI) The Odisha government is planning to plant 75 lakh saplings on Wednesday to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday, an official said. Additional Chief Secretary of Forest Satyabrat Sahu said this programme will be implemented in "election mode". Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a meeting on Monday evening to review the preparations for the programme, he said. "Saplings will be planted from sunrise to sunset. This program will be monitored in election mode," he said. The Forest Department has set a target of planting 15 lakh saplings, the Panch ...Read More >