Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government plans to integrate the PM Surya Ghar Yojana with its housing schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), to promote rooftop solar installations and provide affordable, clean electricity to beneficiaries, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo announced on Tuesday. The decision was taken during a high-level…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has set timelines for the construction of key infrastructure projects under the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, including the proposed Revenue Bhawan, Disaster Management Bhawan, a new auditorium complex at the Revenue Officers’ Training Institute (ROTI), and a Special Circuit House in Bhubaneswar. The projects were reviewed at a high-level meeting…
Bhubaneswar: Property registration in Odisha is set for a major overhaul, with the State Government planning to introduce a fully cashless and end-to-end digital land registration system aimed at improving transparency, reducing delays and eliminating opportunities for corruption. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday said the proposed system has been designed to ensure that all…
Hyderabad/Bhubaneswar: Odisha clinched the 11th Junior National Rugby 7s Championship (Girls) title after defeating Maharashtra 15-10 in a thrilling final at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad, reaffirming the state’s dominance in women’s rugby. The victory marks Odisha’s second national title of the season, following its triumph at the Senior National Rugby 7s Championship…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has commenced the selection process for the Mukhyamantri Research Fellowship 2026-27, inviting eligible doctoral scholars from state public universities to apply for the fellowship under the Mukhyamantri Research and Innovation Programme (MRIP). A notification issued by the Higher Education Department stated that applications will be accepted online through the Student Academic…
Bhubaneswar: Flood management, inter-state river disputes, infrastructure projects and digital governance dominated discussions at the 15th Standing Committee meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council, where Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal reviewed key regional issues and agreed to strengthen coordination for their timely resolution. The meeting, held at the State Convention Centre in Lok Seva…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha received a major boost to its railway network on Saturday with the launch of new train services, expansion of an existing long-distance route and fresh infrastructure announcements, as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at improving connectivity across the state. The Chief…
Bhubaneswar: With continuous rainfall pushing up the water level of the Baitarani River, the Odisha Government on Saturday reviewed flood preparedness across vulnerable districts, directing officials to remain on high alert and ensure swift evacuation, relief and rescue measures if the situation worsens. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari chaired a high-level meeting at…
Puri: With preparations for the annual Rath Yatra entering the final phase, the Odisha Government on Saturday reviewed drinking water infrastructure and festival-specific arrangements in Puri to ensure an uninterrupted supply of safe drinking water for the lakhs of devotees expected to visit the pilgrim city. Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra…
Bhubaneswar: Urban infrastructure across Odisha is set for another major upgrade as the State Government will launch and dedicate 494 development projects worth ₹74.87 crore under the Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikas Yojana (MSBY), covering 37 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). The projects, which include both completed works and new initiatives, will be formally unveiled during a State-level…
