Centre Approves Major Rural Connectivity Projects in Four States Under PMGSY-III

New Delhi: In a major push to boost rural infrastructure and economic development, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned new connectivity projects to Manipur, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand under Phase III of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III). In Manipur, 41 new roads covering a total length of 280.97 kilometers have been…

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Centre Sanctions Rural Connectivity Projects Worth Over ₹480 Crore for Tripura and Odisha Under PM-JANMAN

New Delhi: In a major push to bolster rural infrastructure and accelerate economic development, the Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned a fresh batch of connectivity projects to the northeastern state of Tripura and eastern state of Odisha under the Connectivity Component of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). The sanctioned projects…

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Odisha Chief Secretary Reviews Departmental Progress, Emphasizes Citizen-Centric Governance

Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan today, reviewing the progress of key departmental initiatives and reaffirming the state government’s commitment to delivering citizen-centric services. The meeting focused on the evaluation of schemes and projects initiated since the last review on March 11. During the session, Ahuja emphasized the…

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PM Modi Announces Centre of Excellence for Traditional Medicine at BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok

New Delhi/Bangkok: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of a Centre of Excellence dedicated to promoting research and dissemination of Traditional Medicine. The announcement was made during the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit held in Bangkok, reflecting India’s growing focus on holistic health and regional cooperation….

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Debrigarh’s Ecotourism Model Generates ₹5.11 Crore, Empowers Communities and Conserves Wildlife

Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable example of community-led sustainable tourism, local residents managing ecotourism at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Hirakud Wetland in Odisha have generated a record revenue of ₹5.11 crore in the financial year 2024–25. Their success not only underscores the economic potential of eco-friendly travel but also highlights how responsible tourism can power conservation…

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Odisha Govt Gears Up for Monsoon: Deputy CM Reviews Action Plan to Curb Dhanua River Flooding

Bhubaneswar: With the monsoon season approaching, the Odisha government has intensified its efforts to address the recurring floods caused by the Dhanua River. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan today, directing officials to formulate a concrete and time-bound action plan to mitigate flood damage in Nimapara and…

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World Bank Team Reviews Odisha’s Progress on Statistical Data Reforms Under Resilient Growth Program

Bhubaneswar: A technical mission from the World Bank, led by Thomas Danielewitz, Senior Economist and Team Lead, conducted a two-day review meeting with the Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), Odisha on April 3rd and 4th, 2025. The meetings were part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen Odisha’s statistical data ecosystem under the World Bank-supported…

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Odia Sign Board Campaign Rally Held in Bhubaneswar to Promote Mother Tongue

Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Fortnight celebrations, the Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Department of Odisha today organized a spirited Odia Sign Board Campaign Rally at Master Canteen Square, urging shopkeepers and business owners to display signboards in the Odia language. The rally was flagged off by Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, Minister for Labour…

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Odisha to See Major Railway Boost with ₹5,104 Crore Multitracking Projects

Bhubaneswar: In a big push to Odisha’s rail infrastructure and industrial logistics, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two major multitracking projects in the state with a combined investment of ₹5,104 crore. These include the Sambalpur–Jarapda (3rd and 4th line) and Jharsuguda–Sason (3rd and 4th line) railway corridors, which together…

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