Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the first anniversary of his government, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today met with leading industrialists, MSME entrepreneurs, women business leaders, and start-up representatives to outline his government’s achievements and future roadmap for industrial growth in the state. Thanking the industry stakeholders for partnering in Odisha’s growth journey, CM Majhi underscored…
Subarnapur: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 56 development projects worth over ₹323 crore in Subarnapur district, signaling the government’s commitment to rapid, inclusive progress. At a public gathering, CM Majhi inaugurated 11 completed projects worth ₹80 crore and laid the foundation for 45 new ones…
Puri: With the annual Rath Yatra approaching, the Puri district administration has launched a new mobile application — ‘Shree Jagannatha Dham’ — aimed at offering real-time updates and key information to devotees visiting the Shree Jagannath Temple. Designed as a one-stop digital companion for pilgrims, the app provides details on daily rituals, temple schedules, queue…
Cuttack: In a moving display of compassion and quick action, Odisha’s Housing and Urban Development Minister, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, came to the rescue of a family injured in a road accident near Telengapentha, just outside Cuttack city. The incident occurred earlier today when a family of four — Ananta Kumar Sahu, his wife, and their…
Phulbani: Bringing a long-awaited dream to life for the people of Kandhamal, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday inaugurated a 100-seat government medical college and a 650-bed hospital in Phulbani. The move marks a significant milestone in improving healthcare access and medical education in the tribal heartland of Odisha. The new institution is expected to…
Bhubaneswar: The state Cabinet has approved the construction of the concrete dam and spillway structure for the Chheligada Irrigation Project in Gajapati district. The ₹151.78 crore project will harness the Badajore river, a tributary of the Vansadhara, and is expected to be completed within 18 months. According to Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, the project will…
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to harness its rich biodiversity and position itself as a biotechnology hub, the Odisha government has approved the ambitious ‘Development of Biotechnology’ scheme, with a total outlay of ₹1,113.50 crore over the next five years. The scheme, cleared by the State Cabinet, aims to tap into the state’s ecological diversity and…
Bhubaneswar: Stepping up its efforts to modernise urban living and infrastructure, the Odisha government has rolled out a comprehensive urban development programme — Mukhya Mantri Sahari Bikash Yojana (MSBY) — with an outlay of ₹6,000 crore over the next five years. Approved by the State Cabinet on Friday, the scheme is designed to transform civic amenities…
Bhubaneswar: As India witnesses a fresh uptick in COVID-19 infections, Odisha has recorded 38 positive cases from 755 samples tested, health authorities confirmed on Friday. While nine patients have already recovered, the remaining individuals are currently under home isolation and are reported to be in stable condition. The state government has stepped up its response…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the continued intrusion by Andhra Pradesh into the disputed Kotia region of Koraput district, the Odisha government has initiated a department-wise strategy to accelerate development in the border villages and reaffirm its administrative presence. A high-level meeting of the special committee constituted by the state government was held in Bhubaneswar to chalk…
