Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening railway infrastructure in Odisha, the Ministry of Railways has sanctioned ₹149.32 crore for the construction of a fourth rail line between Ranital Link Cabin and Bhadrak station, a 5.06-kilometre stretch on the vital Howrah–Chennai mainline. This high-density corridor is one of the busiest in the country, and the…

Bhubaneswar: To improve passenger convenience and address the surge in travel demand, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the extension of periodicity of key special trains and the augmentation of select train services. The decision is aimed at easing travel during peak periods and ensuring enhanced travel comfort for passengers across major routes. Extension of Special…

Bhubaneswar: The two-day National Conference on Good Governance Practices commenced today at the Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, bringing together top policymakers, administrators, and reform advocates from across the country. The conference was jointly inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances &…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken a decisive step toward transforming its urban landscape with the launch of the ‘Samrudha Sahar’ scheme—a flagship initiative aimed at promoting planned urbanisation and positioning cities as engines of economic and regional development. The scheme, which received Cabinet approval on Tuesday under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan…

Bhubaneswar: In a major move to accelerate Odisha’s urban transformation and strengthen its technological and educational landscape, the state Cabinet on Wednesday approved 13 key proposals across 11 departments during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Among the most prominent decisions was the green signal for the flagship ‘Samruddha Sahar’ scheme, a…

Bhubaneswar: In a major push to position Odisha as a leading destination for electronics and semiconductor innovation, the State Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Second Amendment to the Odisha Semiconductor Manufacturing and Fabless Policy-2023. The move is aimed at strengthening the state’s appeal to high-tech investors through a comprehensive and investor-centric incentive framework. The revised…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the Odisha AYUSH Assistant (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2025. The changes mark a major reform in the staffing structure of AYUSH health services and aim to improve both career prospects for personnel and healthcare delivery across the state. With the growing integration of…

Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at ensuring administrative continuity and academic stability across state-run universities, the Odisha Government has issued the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. The ordinance significantly enhances the authority of the Chancellor, particularly in the interim appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs), under the Odisha Universities Act, 1989. With several universities witnessing the completion…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS), popularly known as the DIAL-112 scheme, for another five years—from 2025-26 to 2029-30. The continuation of the scheme has been sanctioned with a substantial budgetary allocation of ₹2,260.89 crore. The ERSS serves as a unified emergency helpline, integrating Police, Ambulance,…