Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Montha approaching the Odisha coast, the Revenue and Disaster Management Minister reviewed the preparedness of various government departments to mitigate its potential impact. The high-level meeting, attended by the Development Commissioner, ACS-cum-Special Relief Commissioner, Principal Secretary (Energy), and Secretaries of other line departments, focused on ensuring safety, continuity of essential services, and…

Bhubaneswar: The 292nd Board of Directors Meeting of the Odisha Construction Corporation (OCC) Ltd. was held today under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department. The meeting reviewed ongoing projects and approved several key works worth ₹3,673 crore, marking a major push for the state’s infrastructure and water resource development….

Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Montha approaching the Odisha coast, the Agriculture Department has gone into full preparedness mode to safeguard farmers and their crops. A high-level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Agriculture Department, to assess readiness and issue precautionary directives to field officials across the state. Dr….

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the state’s illustrious maritime past and its ambitious roadmap for the future during his visit to the Odisha Pavilion at India Maritime Week 2025. The Chief Minister lauded Odisha’s transformation from an ancient maritime power to a modern hub of global trade and blue economy innovation. In…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified its preparedness measures ahead of the approaching Cyclone Montha, with Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari chairing a high-level review meeting at the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) office on Monday. The meeting, attended by top officials from various departments, assessed the state’s readiness to mitigate the cyclone’s potential…

Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Montha expected to make landfall soon, the Odisha government has swung into action, putting comprehensive preparedness measures in place to safeguard lives and property. The Odisha Fire Department, in coordination with the ODRAF and NDRF, has been fully mobilized to respond to any emergencies arising from the cyclone’s impact. A total of…

Bhubaneswar: With Cyclone Montha brewing over the southeast Bay of Bengal, the Odisha government on Saturday reviewed the State’s preparedness to mitigate its possible impact. A high-level meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari and Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Deoranjan Kumar Singh assessed the readiness of all districts to respond to the…

Bhubaneswar: Taking a major leap towards transforming regional air connectivity and positioning itself as an aviation hub in Eastern India, the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Thursday approved the Building & Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) scheme. With a budgetary allocation of ₹4,182 crore for the period 2025–2030,…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a decisive stride toward accelerating its industrial and economic transformation with the approval of 33 new projects worth ₹1.46 lakh crore, promising to generate over 66,000 employment opportunities across multiple sectors. The approvals were announced on Saturday, marking the 500-day milestone of the government led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Describing…

Bhubaneswar: The rhythmic beats and melodies of young musicians filled the air at the State-Level Instrumental Music Competition 2025, held this forenoon at Government Girls’ High School, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar. The event brought together 332 students and 24 accompanying teachers representing six zones across Odisha, showcasing the rich musical talent of the state’s youth. Niyati Pattnayak,…