Bhubaneswar: Responding to concerns over the safety of field personnel, the Odisha government has issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to safeguard census functionaries engaged in the ongoing first phase of the Census 2027 exercise. In an official communication, Additional Chief Secretary Arabinda Kumar Padhee of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department directed all…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on April 22 reviewed the performance and future roadmap of power distribution companies (DISCOMs), with a strong focus on improving service delivery, reducing losses, and accelerating the transition to clean energy. The 29th Board meetings of DISCOMs were chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhawan. The review covered…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to farmers, the Government of India has approved procurement of pulses and oilseeds under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the Rabi 2025–26 season, following a high-level virtual meeting between Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The approval comes after a…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Tuesday approved the Odisha City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, paving the way for rapid expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure across the state. Announcing the decision, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said the new policy seeks to address…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to responsive and people-centric governance, the Housing & Urban Development Department of Odisha held a focused review meeting on the occasion of Civil Services Day to deliberate on key reform priorities and service delivery improvements. The meeting took place at the 3rd Floor Conference Hall of Kharabela Bhawan and was chaired…
Bhubaneswar: Aiming to reposition itself on the global tourism map, the Odisha government on Tuesday unveiled a new brand identity and tagline—“Think India, Think Odisha”—signalling a strategic shift towards promoting the state as a vibrant, experience-driven destination. The initiative, led by the Odisha Department of Tourism, aligns with the broader vision of Samrudh Odisha 2036…
Bhubaneswar: Marking Akshaya Trutiya and State-level Farmers’ Day, the Odisha government on Monday rolled out a series of major agriculture-focused initiatives, including financial assistance of ₹838.48 crore to over 41.68 lakh farmers under the CM-Kisan Yojana. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the measures at a state-level programme held at the Central Rice Research Institute,…
Bhubaneswar: A three-day painting camp themed on “Vande Mataram” concluded at Shakuntala Gallery, bringing together artists from across Odisha to celebrate 150 years of the iconic national song through visual expression. Organised by the Visual Art Department of Sanskar Bharati (Utkal Purva Prant) with support from the Department of Odia Language Literature and Culture, the…
Dhenkanal: Emphasising the need to preserve cultural legacy in the face of rapid modernisation, speakers at the third anniversary of Dhenkanal Heritage Walks (DHW) highlighted the role of heritage walks in fostering a deeper connection with history and tradition. Noted historian Kharavela Mohanty said history forms the foundation of civilisation and warned that cultural wealth…
Bhubaneswar: A delegation of social media influencers and content creators from ten Asian countries visited Odisha as part of a familiarisation tour aimed at showcasing the state’s cultural richness and developmental progress to global audiences. The visit, held from April 16 to 19, was initiated by the Ministry of External Affairs and facilitated in the…
