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Odisha Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra Rushes to Aid Accident Victims Near Cuttack

Cuttack: In a moving display of compassion and quick action, Odisha’s Housing and Urban Development Minister, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, came to the rescue of a family injured in a road accident near Telengapentha, just outside Cuttack city. The incident occurred earlier today when a family of four — Ananta Kumar Sahu, his wife, and their…

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Odisha CM Inaugurates Phulbani Medical College, Unveils ₹750-Crore Development Package for Kandhamal

Phulbani: Bringing a long-awaited dream to life for the people of Kandhamal, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday inaugurated a 100-seat government medical college and a 650-bed hospital in Phulbani. The move marks a significant milestone in improving healthcare access and medical education in the tribal heartland of Odisha. The new institution is expected to…

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‘Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy’: Union Health Minister Launches Nationwide Campaign on World Food Safety Day 2025

Bengalure: In a landmark effort to tackle rising obesity and promote preventive health, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda today delivered the keynote address at a special programme commemorating World Food Safety Day 2025 at NIMHANS, Bengaluru. Themed “Stop Obesity by Eating Safe and Healthy,” the event was organized by the…

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India Showcases Maritime Vision at Copenhagen Business School as Minister Sonowal Addresses Blue MBA Cohort

Copenhagen: In a landmark visit underscoring India’s rising global maritime stature, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, became the first Indian Minister to visit the prestigious Copenhagen Business School (CBS), where he interacted with students of the Blue MBA Executive Programme. The session spotlighted India’s dynamic maritime growth, sustainability initiatives, and the…

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Chheligada Dam Project Gets Green Light as Odisha Cabinet Pushes Infrastructure and Security Initiatives

Bhubaneswar: The state Cabinet has approved the construction of the concrete dam and spillway structure for the Chheligada Irrigation Project in Gajapati district. The ₹151.78 crore project will harness the Badajore river, a tributary of the Vansadhara, and is expected to be completed within 18 months. According to Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, the project will…

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Odisha Unveils ₹1,113 Crore Biotechnology Development Scheme to Boost Innovation and Bio-Economy

Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to harness its rich biodiversity and position itself as a biotechnology hub, the Odisha government has approved the ambitious ‘Development of Biotechnology’ scheme, with a total outlay of ₹1,113.50 crore over the next five years. The scheme, cleared by the State Cabinet, aims to tap into the state’s ecological diversity and…

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Odisha Unveils ₹6,000 Crore Urban Renewal Scheme to Boost Infrastructure and Livelihoods

Bhubaneswar: Stepping up its efforts to modernise urban living and infrastructure, the Odisha government has rolled out a comprehensive urban development programme — Mukhya Mantri Sahari Bikash Yojana (MSBY) — with an outlay of ₹6,000 crore over the next five years. Approved by the State Cabinet on Friday, the scheme is designed to transform civic amenities…

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Odisha Reports 38 COVID-19 Cases as Preventive Measures Intensify Amid National Surge

Bhubaneswar: As India witnesses a fresh uptick in COVID-19 infections, Odisha has recorded 38 positive cases from 755 samples tested, health authorities confirmed on Friday. While nine patients have already recovered, the remaining individuals are currently under home isolation and are reported to be in stable condition. The state government has stepped up its response…

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Odisha Plans Development Push for Kotia Amid Andhra Pradesh Intrusion

Bhubaneswar: In response to the continued intrusion by Andhra Pradesh into the disputed Kotia region of Koraput district, the Odisha government has initiated a department-wise strategy to accelerate development in the border villages and reaffirm its administrative presence. A high-level meeting of the special committee constituted by the state government was held in Bhubaneswar to chalk…

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India Accelerates Critical Mineral Mission: Kishan Reddy Launches NCMM Outreach Forum in New Delhi

New Delhi: In a major thrust to strengthen India’s strategic resource security, Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy today inaugurated the Critical Mineral Seminar and formally launched the NCMM Outreach Forum under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) during a national seminar on Critical Mineral Processing held in New Delhi. The event…

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