Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to anti-Maoist operations in Odisha, 15 hardcore Maoists, including two State Committee Members carrying a reward of ₹55 lakh each, formally surrendered before Additional Director General of Police (Anti-Naxal Operations) Sanjeeb Panda, IPS, at a special function held at the District Police Office (DPO) in Rayagada. During the programme, the…
Bhubaneswar: To provide affordable housing for the urban poor and working population, the Odisha government has initiated the process of identifying vacant and unutilised Central and State Government buildings and houses in urban areas for conversion into Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0. Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Housing…
Bhubaneswar: The Mass Drug Administration (MDA) programme for the prevention of filariasis will commence across select districts of Odisha from February 10, with around 7.40 lakh people set to receive anti-filariasis medication. As per the schedule, the National Deworming Day (NDD) programme will be conducted alongside the MDA drive from February 10 to 19 in…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said the State Government is preparing to introduce a dedicated fintech policy in the coming months as part of its broader effort to strengthen the technology and innovation ecosystem. Addressing the Black Swan India Summit here, the Chief Minister said the proposed fintech policy, along with…
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has reopened the online portal for submission and validation of scholarship applications under the Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana for the academic session 2025–26, allowing fresh students to apply against remaining vacancies. According to the notification issued by the Department, the portal will remain open for fresh…
Bhubaneswar: Reiterating his government’s focus on participatory governance, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday held a pre-budget consultation with more than 50 experts from diverse sectors, asserting that the State Budget for 2026–27 will be shaped by public inputs to reflect the aspirations of the people. Addressing the consultation meeting in Bhubaneswar, the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated a public consultation process on a proposal to revise the English spellings of 24 place names across the State, including several districts, to better reflect their original Odia pronunciation and safeguard the State’s linguistic and cultural heritage. In a public notice issued on February 4, the Revenue & Disaster…
Bhubaneswar: With the forest fire season approaching, the Odisha Forest Department has intensified its preparedness measures, turning to advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled cameras and drones to strengthen early detection and ensure quicker response to wildfire incidents across the State. Briefing the media at Aranya Bhawan on Wednesday, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests…
Bhubaneswar: With an aim to offer tourists a flexible, private and immersive travel experience, the State Government has introduced Tourism Caravans as a new component of Odisha’s tourism offerings. Three such caravans were flagged off at Dhauli on Wednesday by Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida. The caravans are designed to enable visitors to explore Odisha’s…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has introduced Aadhaar-based e-KYC verification for the first time to ensure timely, transparent and error-free disbursement of Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Input Assistance to eligible farmers across the State. The reform, implemented through the P-PAS (Paddy Procurement Automation System) portal, aims to eliminate the possibility of erroneous or duplicate payments by ensuring…
