Odisha Gears Up for Kharif 2025: Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo Emphasizes Timely Seed Supply for Farmers

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Kharif 2025 season, Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Wednesday emphasized the importance of ensuring a timely and affordable supply of quality seeds to farmers across Odisha. Chairing a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, Singh Deo asserted that no farmer in the state should…

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Odisha Charts Roadmap for Stronger Data Governance Following High-Level Review

Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting was held on Tuesday at the Lok Seva Bhavan Conference Hall to assess the findings of the Data Capabilities Assessment conducted by the Data, Policy, and Innovation Centre (DPIC). The session was chaired by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg. Opening the discussion, Anu Garg stressed the pivotal role that…

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OMFED Set to Enter Chocolate Market, Plans Bottled Water Launch Soon

Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (OMFED) is gearing up to enter the chocolate market. OMFED Managing Director Vijay Amrut Kulange announced the development on Thursday, signaling a strategic expansion of the federation’s footprint in the dairy and food industry. According to Kulange, a unique chocolate design has already been developed in collaboration…

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Manoj Kumar Parida Takes Charge as Odisha’s New Chief Information Commissioner

Bhubaneswar:m Bringing decades of administrative experience to the role, retired IAS officer Manoj Kumar Parida has been appointed as the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of Odisha. A former officer of the AGMUT cadre, Parida most recently served as the Insurance Ombudsman in Bhubaneswar, where he completed a three-year term handling public grievances and regulatory…

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Train Services to Be Temporarily Disrupted for Modernization Work on Budhapank-Salegaon Line

Bhubaneswar: In a continued effort to enhance railway infrastructure and passenger safety, Indian Railways will be undertaking critical track linking and non-interlocking operations at Meramandali Railway Station under the Dhenkanal-Angul section. The operations are part of the ongoing modernization work on the Budhapank-Salegaon 3rd and 4th Line Project, covering a crucial 27.28 km stretch between…

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Odisha Launches Major Restructuring of Women-Led Community Institutions to Boost Grassroots Leadership

Bhubaneswar: To empower women and deepening grassroots democracy, the Government of Odisha has initiated a state-wide restructuring of women-led community institutions under the Mission Shakti and Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM). The initiative aims to promote effective governance, ensure leadership rotation, and enhance the participation of women in decision-making roles across all levels of Self Help…

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OCAC Bags Dual Honours at Aadhaar Samvaad 2025 for Excellence in Enrolment and Authentication

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), the technical arm of the Electronics & IT Department, Government of Odisha, has earned national recognition with two prestigious awards from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) at the Aadhaar Samvaad 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. OCAC was awarded for its exceptional performance as a Registrar,…

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Odisha to Launch ‘Shakti Corridor’ Connecting Major Shakti Peeths Across the State

Bhubaneswar: To promote religious tourism and celebrate Odisha’s spiritual heritage, the state government has announced the creation of a “Shakti Corridor” connecting all major Shakti Peeths. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday during her visit to the revered Maa Tara Tarini temple in Ganjam. The corridor, envisioned as an…

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Odisha Secures ₹1.03 Lakh Crore in Investment Offers During New Delhi Visit

New Delhi: In a major push towards industrial growth and economic transformation, Odisha Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, during his strategic visit to New Delhi, oversaw the signing of 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹98,880 crore, with potential to generate 67,000 jobs across multiple sectors. An additional 15 investment intents were also received,…

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Pradeep Kumar Jena Sworn in as Chairman of Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission

Bhubaneswar: Former Chief Secretary of Odisha, Pradeep Kumar Jena, officially assumed charge as the Chairman of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) on Tuesday, following a formal swearing-in ceremony held at Raj Bhavan. Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati administered the oath of office in the presence of senior OERC officials and other dignitaries. Jena’s appointment…

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