Centre Approves Procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds for Odisha Under PSS for Rabi 2025–26

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…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves City Gas Distribution Policy to Boost PNG, CNG Infrastructure

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…

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Odisha H&UD Department Reviews Reform Agenda on Civil Services Day

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…

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Odisha Unveils New Tourism Tagline ‘Think India, Think Odisha’

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…

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CM Majhi Announces ₹838 Cr Aid, Unveils Seed Distribution Drive for Farmers

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,…

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‘Vande Mataram’ Painting Camp Concludes in Bhubaneswar, Celebrates 150 Years of National Song

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…

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Heritage Walks Can Rekindle Interest in History, Say Experts at Dhenkanal Event

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…

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Influencers from 10 Asian Nations Explore Odisha’s Culture, Heritage and Development

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…

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₹2,000-Crore Semiconductor Unit to Come Up in Odisha, Major Boost to Tech Manufacturing

Bhubaneswar: A major push to Odisha’s ambitions in advanced electronics manufacturing was marked on Sunday with the foundation laying of a ₹2,000-crore 3D glass substrate packaging unit at Infovally in Khordha. The project was inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi along with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The facility, being established by 3D Glass Solutions,…

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Odisha Intensifies Efforts to Preserve Palm-Leaf Manuscripts, Over 53,000 Registered

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has accelerated its efforts to safeguard its rich manuscript heritage, with a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg focusing on the survey, preservation, and digitisation of ancient palm-leaf manuscripts. Held at Lok Seva Bhawan, the meeting reviewed progress under the national Gyan Bharatam Mission, which aims to document and digitally…

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