Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards addressing the rising demand for affordable urban housing, the Odisha government has unveiled a new housing scheme in Bhubaneswar, offering homes priced between ₹15 lakh and ₹50 lakh. Aimed primarily at the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Middle-Income Groups (MIG), the initiative promises to make homeownership more accessible for thousands…

Bhubaneswar: In a proactive move to ensure robust flood management during the upcoming monsoon, the Government of Odisha held a high-level Flood Preparedness Meeting for 2025 today under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary in the Department of Water Resources (DoWR). As per the review, flood management units across all divisions and…

Bhubaneswar: As Odisha prepares to tackle the challenges of the upcoming monsoon season, the Department of Health and Family Welfare has intensified its efforts to prevent the spread of vector- and water-borne diseases. In a high-level review meeting held at the State Secretariat Conference Hall, Health Secretary Aswathy S. directed officials to enhance awareness campaigns and…

Bhubaneswar: The National Lakhpati Didi Conference-2025, a celebration of women’s empowerment and grassroots leadership, was held today at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre in Bhubaneswar. Organized by the Mission Shakti Department, the event witnessed enthusiastic participation from Lakhpati Didis and officials representing 25 states and Union Territories. Inaugurating the event, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…

Puri: In a major push to modernize Indian agriculture, the Government of India today launched the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’ at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Sakshigopal, Puri. The initiative, aimed at directly engaging with 1.5 crore farmers across the country, was inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…