Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, convened its 24th meeting at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan, where seven key proposals from six departments received approval. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, addressing the media after the meeting, detailed that the approved proposals came from the Odia Language, Literature and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced simplified guidelines for the MLA Local Area Development (MLA-LAD) fund and Chief Minister’s Special Assistance (CM-SAA) schemes, alongside the launch of a dedicated MLA-LAD web portal — https://mlalads.odisha.gov.in. The launch ceremony at Lok Seva Bhawan, attended by ministers and senior officials, marked a push to…
Bhubaneswar: With the state-level Independence Day event just days away, the Commissionerate Police has stepped up security across the capital, deploying 21 platoons of personnel to ensure the celebrations pass off peacefully. The main programme will take place at Mahatma Gandhi Marg under a multi-layered security plan. According to Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena, the deployment…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday directed the police to take all necessary steps to ensure the public feels safe, reiterating the state government’s zero-tolerance policy on women’s safety. Chairing a high-level review meeting on Odisha’s crime and law and order situation at Lok Seva Bhawan, the CM instructed police officers to remain…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen Odisha’s renewable energy infrastructure, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo chaired a high-level meeting today focused on the production and storage of clean energy, with particular emphasis on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Discussions also included initiatives for solar-powered street lighting in the state. Highlighting the importance of storage technology, Singh…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved four new semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), marking a major push towards self-reliance in chip manufacturing. With a cumulative investment of about ₹4,600 crore, these projects are expected to generate direct employment for 2,034 skilled professionals and create numerous…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is turning to artificial intelligence to tighten workplace discipline, announcing plans to install AI-powered cameras in state offices to track employee punctuality and boost administrative efficiency. The decision emerged from a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, where officials discussed ways to improve governance and public service delivery….
Bhubaneswar: Marking World Elephant Day 2025, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday appealed to citizens to join hands in safeguarding elephants — creatures he described as both cultural icons and vital custodians of the state’s ecological balance. “Elephants are an integral and inseparable part of Odisha’s cultural heritage and natural environment. From the…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC), a pioneering initiative of the State Science & Technology Department aimed at harnessing the state’s rich marine biodiversity for environmental protection, economic growth, and livelihood support in coastal areas. The launch event, held at Lok Seva Bhawan,…
Puri: The Puri Heritage Walks marked its first anniversary at Sanskruti Bhavan, celebrating a year of promoting the rich cultural and historical legacy of the Sankha Kshetra—one of Hinduism’s four sacred “dhamas” and the revered abode of the Trinity. The event brought together eminent heritage experts, activists, and enthusiasts who underscored the need for preservation,…
