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Odisha Govt Rules Out Free Electricity, Promotes Solar Power Subsidy
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has no plans to provide 300 units of free electricity to consumers, Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo clarified in the Assembly on Wednesday. Instead, he urged households to opt for rooftop solar panels…
Odisha Launches Organic Farming Mission to Combat Rising Cancer Cases
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to reduce cancer risks linked to chemical pesticide and fertilizer use, the Odisha government has launched the Odisha Balabhadra Jaivik Chasa Mission to promote organic farming and encourage sustainable agricultural…
French Ambassador Meets Odisha CM to Discuss Bilateral Ties and Investment Prospects
Bhubaneswar: French Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou, met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan today, engaging in discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for investment,…
Bhubaneswar Prepares for 77th Foundation Day with Cultural Events and Public Celebrations
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has outlined plans to mark Bhubaneswar’s 77th Foundation Day with a series of cultural and civic events on April 13 and 14. The preparations were reviewed in a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan,…
Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025 Begins with Enthusiasm in New Delhi
New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the National Round of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Festival 2025 in New Delhi today, marking the beginning of a two-day event aimed at fostering young…
France Explores Environmental Partnership with Odisha for Forest and Climate Conservation
Bhubaneswar: A high-level delegation from France, led by Ambassador Thierry Mathou, met with Odisha’s Minister for Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Ganesh Ram SingKhuntia, at Lok Seva Bhavan to discuss potential collaborations in…
Odisha to See Rain and Thunderstorms as IMD Issues Weather Alert
Bhubaneswar: Relief is on the way for Odisha residents struggling with soaring temperatures, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted rain and thunderstorms in several parts of the state over the next three days.…
Odisha Rolls Out ‘Shishu Vatika’ for Pre-School Education, Expands Midday Meal Scheme
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken a significant step towards strengthening early childhood education by launching ‘Shishu Vatika,’ a pre-school initiative under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The…
Odisha Hosts National Convention on Autism to Mark World Autism Awareness Day
Bhubaneswar: The Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar became the epicenter of discussions on autism awareness and support as it hosted the National Convention on Autism to observe World Autism Awareness Day. The event, organized by the Department…
BMC Announces 5% Rebate on Advance Online Holding Tax Payments
Bhubaneswar: To encourage early tax payments and promote digital transactions, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a five per cent rebate on holding tax for the 2025-26 financial year. Property owners who make advance…