Odisha Sets Up High-Level Panel to Boost Development in Bordering Kotia Panchayat

Bhubaneswar: In a move to address the long-pending developmental and administrative challenges in the Kotia gram panchayat of Koraput district, the Odisha Government has formed a 16-member high-powered committee. The decision follows a key meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, held on April 22, 2025. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari will lead…

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Odisha Powers Ahead: ₹1.15 Lakh Crore Investment in 24 Projects to Create 36,000 Jobs

Jajpur: Signaling a new era of industrial resurgence, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday laid the foundation stones and inaugurated 24 high-impact industrial projects in Kalinganagar, Jajpur. The projects, worth a staggering ₹1.15 lakh crore, are expected to create over 36,000 direct employment opportunities, significantly boosting the state’s industrial landscape. The initiatives, spanning…

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No Need to Panic Over Sporadic COVID-19 Cases in Odisha, Says Health Secretary

Bhubaneswar: Amid reports of isolated COVID-19 cases surfacing in different regions of Odisha, the State Government has assured citizens there is no cause for concern. Health and Family Welfare Department Secretary Aswathy S. on Tuesday urged the public to remain calm, emphasizing that the government is maintaining strict vigilance and is fully prepared to manage…

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Odisha Yatri App Crosses 2 Lakh Trips, Generates Over ₹2.5 Crore Income for Drivers in Bhubaneswar Alone

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Yatri app, launched by the State Transport Department just five months ago, has emerged as a game changer in the state’s urban mobility sector, providing drivers with a commission-free platform and ensuring safer, more transparent transportation for commuters. Since its launch in January, the app has facilitated over 2 lakh trips and…

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Odisha CM Commends Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police for Service Excellence on 17th Raising Day

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday hailed the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police for setting new benchmarks in policing, community engagement, and public service. Speaking at the 17th Raising Day celebrations of the Commissionerate Police, the Chief Minister praised the force for maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and efficiently managing crime and traffic…

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Debrigarh Hailed as India’s Best Ecotourism Destination by G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant

Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha has emerged as a national model for community-driven ecotourism, earning high praise from India’s G20 Sherpa Shri Amitabh Kant during his visit on May 21. Lauding the sanctuary’s inclusive and sustainable approach, Kant described Debrigarh as the best ecotourism destination in India, highlighting its success in blending conservation with…

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South Asia Labor Mobility Conference: Odisha Deputy CM Stresses Regional Cooperation for Migrant Worker Welfare

Bhubaneswar: The South Asia Labor Mobility Conference, jointly organized by the Royal Government of Bhutan and the World Bank, concluded a two-day session aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation to protect and empower migrant workers. Representing India, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Chairman of the Task Force for Migrant Workers, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, participated in…

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Odisha Govt Sanctions Social Security Pensions for 83,135 More Beneficiaries, Targets Timely Delivery of Welfare Schemes

Bhubaneswar: A review meeting of the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) was held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Minister for School and Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare and SSEPD, Nityananda Gond. The meeting, held at the Conference Hall of SIDR on the…

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CM Mohan Charan Majhi Reviews PM Janman Yojana Progress, Urges Swift Execution in Remote Areas

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive review of the implementation of the PM Janman Yojana across the state, urging top officials to intensify field-level engagement and ensure timely execution of development projects in remote tribal regions. Chairing the high-level meeting at Lokseva Bhawan, the Chief Minister directed all department…

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Odisha CHSE Plus 2 Exam Results 2025 Declared; Girls Outshine Boys with 87.24% Pass Rate

Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, declared the Plus 2 examination results for 2025 on Tuesday, covering all four streams — Arts, Science, Commerce, and Vocational Education. The announcement was made by School and Mass Education Minister Nityanand Gond at the CHSE office, in the presence of department secretary and CHSE Chairperson…

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