Boudh: In a major boost to Odisha’s infrastructure development, the Khurda Road–Balangir New Rail Line project achieved a key milestone on Tuesday with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel T-4, the longest railway tunnel in the state. Stretching 4,185 metres between Adenigarh and Charichhak stations in Boudh district, Tunnel T-4 marks the most significant engineering feat…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development in Odisha’s administrative landscape, senior Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Paramita Satpathy Tripathy took over as the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax in the state on Friday. A member of the 1989 batch of the IRS, Tripathy brings over three decades of experience in tax administration. She has previously…
Bhubaneswar: Giving a major boost to the state’s dairy sector, the Odisha government has disbursed ₹31.1 crore in incentives to dairy farmers across the state. The funds were transferred directly to the bank accounts of around one lakh farmers registered with OMFED (Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd) under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive push toward digital transformation, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, IAS has called for mandatory capacity building in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for all officers in the state administration. Emphasizing the urgency of upskilling in emerging technologies, he has directed government departments to ensure that officers complete at least one foundational AI course…
Bhubaneswar: Taking a major step toward enhancing internal security and law enforcement support, the Odisha government has approved the creation of 2,500 new Home Guard posts, significantly expanding the state’s auxiliary police force. With this decision, announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday, the total number of sanctioned Home Guard positions will increase…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward boosting women’s financial independence, the Odisha government has extended its interest-free loan scheme for women’s self-help groups (SHGs), allowing eligible groups to borrow up to ₹10 lakh without paying any interest. The decision, approved by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will see the scheme continue through the financial year…
Bhubaneswar: A 2-year-old boy who was abducted from near the Ram Temple in Bhubaneswar during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations was safely rescued by Commissionerate Police within 48 hours. The accused, Kedarsan Panda (27), was arrested from Puri, while the child was recovered from the Khantapada area of Balasore district. The dramatic rescue followed a desperate search…
Kendrapada: In a bid to protect marine biodiversity during the critical breeding season, the Odisha government will enforce a 60-day fishing ban along the state’s coastline starting Tuesday, April 15. The restriction, which lasts till June 15, aims to conserve marine life by preventing large-scale fishing activities during spawning. Under the ban, all mechanised fishing…
Bhubaneswar: A landmark reform in Odisha’s higher education landscape has taken shape with the Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024 officially coming into force. The Act received the assent of the Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati, on April 12, 2025, following its passage in the Odisha Legislative Assembly on April 2, 2025, after extensive…
Bhubaneswar: In a concerted push to strengthen the irrigation infrastructure and ensure efficient water management across the state, the Odisha government has outlined a roadmap to construct 80 new Minor Irrigation Projects (MIPs) and 3,000 Check Dams over the next five years. Presiding over a high-level review meeting held at the Department of Water Resources…
