Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved a series of proposals aimed at boosting infrastructure development, industrial expansion, tourism promotion and public service delivery across the state. The decisions were taken during the 41st meeting of the State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan. The…
Bhubaneswar: Taking a major step towards tackling water pollution in the state capital, the Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved a ₹100.89-crore project for the construction of a wastewater treatment plant at the confluence of River Daya and Gangua Nallah. The project is expected to curb the flow of untreated sewage into the river system and…
Bhubaneswar: Residents of the rapidly developing Town Planning Scheme areas under the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) are set to receive round-the-clock drinking water supply, with the Odisha Cabinet on Monday approving the implementation of a major water infrastructure project worth ₹112.31 crore. The project will cover Town Planning Schemes TP-1, TP-2 and TP-3 and will…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved a major infrastructure project to provide safe and affordable accommodation for women employed in the state’s expanding textile and apparel industry. A women workers’ hostel with a capacity to house around 4,000 residents will be constructed at the Kalibeti Industrial Area in Khordha district. The project, to be…
Bhubaneswar: Seeking to unlock large-scale investments in the tourism sector and accelerate the development of hospitality infrastructure, the Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved a dedicated Tourism Land Bank scheme that will create a pool of investment-ready land across major tourist destinations in the state. The “Land Bank for Hospitality Infrastructure” scheme, to be implemented by…
Bhubaneswar: The results of the Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2026 were declared on Sunday, with more than 92,000 candidates appearing for the state-level entrance test conducted for admission to various technical and professional courses across Odisha. The results were announced by Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, who also unveiled…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen women-led entrepreneurship in rural Odisha, the Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) on Sunday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Bhubaneswar to launch an incubation programme aimed at nurturing growth-oriented enterprises run by Self-Help Group (SHG) members across the state. The agreement was exchanged at Mission Shakti Bhawan…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen citizen participation in urban governance and improve public access to civic services, the Odisha government will launch a statewide “Saharanchala Janasamparka O Nagarika Bhagidari Karyakrama” (Urban Citizen Outreach and Civic Participation Campaign) across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) from June 9 to June 21. The 13-day campaign, to be…
Bhubaneswar: Expanding its efforts to modernise government schools and improve the quality of primary education, the Odisha government on Sunday launched the construction of 204 Godabarisha Mishra Model Primary Schools across the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation stones for the projects at a programme held near Jatni in Khordha district. The…
Bhubaneswar: Aspiring civil servants from Odisha will soon have an opportunity to receive free coaching and residential support for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination, with the state government announcing a special coaching programme for the 2026-27 academic session. The Higher Education Department on Sunday invited applications for the programme, under which…
