Bhubaneswar: The iconic Hirakud Dam in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, known as Asia’s longest earthen dam, has reopened to tourists after a 24-day security restriction was lifted today. The restriction, which had been in place since May 9, was imposed amid heightened national security concerns linked to growing tensions between India and Pakistan. With the restriction…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Deogarh district today, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 15 major public welfare projects worth approximately ₹205 crore. Among the highlights of the visit was the inauguration of a newly constructed 300-bed hospital aimed at significantly improving healthcare services in the region. Out of the total…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push for clean governance and transparent land administration, the Odisha government has launched a crackdown on irregularities linked to part plot sales across the state. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced on Tuesday that a total of 300 officials involved in the preparation of District Survey Reports (DSRs) have…
Bhubaneswar: Responding to widespread appeals from students, parents, and guardians, the Odisha Higher Education Department has extended the deadline for submitting the Common Application Form (CAF) for Plus III undergraduate admissions through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal. Originally scheduled to close on June 1, the application deadline has now been pushed to June…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark initiative, Odisha has embarked on its first-ever complete census of water resources, following the directive of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India. The comprehensive census is being carried out through advanced Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) methods and web-based applications,…
Bhadrak: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday rolled out a series of development initiatives in Bhadrak district, unveiling and laying the foundation for 13 projects worth Rs 275 crore. In his first major visit to the district after taking office, the Chief Minister laid out an ambitious roadmap for Bhadrak’s transformation, pledging new institutions,…
Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center Academy, the staff capability development wing of the World Skill Center (WSC), successfully concluded a two-week Training of Trainers (ToT) programme in Pedagogy and Assessment for newly appointed Assistant Training Officers (ATOs) from Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Odisha. A total of 108 ATOs from 43 ITIs participated in…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Government has appointed senior Odisha cadre IAS officer Nikhil Pavan Kalyan as the Director of Census Operations (DCO) and Director of Citizen Registration (DCR) for the state. The appointment was officially communicated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja through a formal letter. Kalyan, a…
Bhubaneswar, June 2: In a decisive move to revive Odisha’s cinematic legacy, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday visited the iconic Kalinga Studios and directed officials to transform the site into a modern, state-of-the-art film production hub. He instructed the Industries Department to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed redevelopment. Once…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen the dairy sector and improve rural livelihoods, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced a ₹3 per litre hike in milk procurement price for farmers associated with OMFED (Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation). The announcement came during the state-level celebration of World Milk Day 2025 at…
