Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025, the Odisha government has established a Central Command Control Centre to ensure seamless coordination and swift response during the high-profile event. The centre aims to provide timely information and assistance to the approximately 7,000 Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) expected…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward enhancing water access in Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, reviewed the progress of mega pipe water supply projects in Balangir and Sonepur districts on Saturday. The state is currently executing 20 mega pipe water supply projects in rural…
Bhubaneswar: Preparations for the highly anticipated Utkarsh Odisha investment summit are in full swing, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewing a comprehensive progress report presented by the Principal Secretary of the Industries Department. During the meeting, Chief Minister Majhi stressed the importance of creating a distinctive identity for Odisha as a premier destination for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed senior IAS officer Manoj Kumar Sahoo as the Private Secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, according to a notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievances Department today. Sahoo, a 2006 batch IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, has been…
Bhubaneswar: As Bhubaneswar gears up to host the prestigious 18th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is set to enliven the city with the Ekamra Utsav, a cultural extravaganza running from January 5 to January 16, 2025. This festival promises to showcase Odisha’s rich heritage, art, and culinary traditions…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is all set to host the Fifth National Chilika Bihanga Utsav from January 6 to 12, a week-long celebration aimed at promoting bird conservation and raising awareness about the biodiversity of Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. The festival will offer bird enthusiasts, scientists, and environmentalists a unique opportunity to…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote agricultural entrepreneurship and modernize the agriculture sector, the Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved a five-year budget allocation of ₹847.14 crore for the Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana (MKUY). The initiative aims to encourage the establishment of Commercial Agri-Enterprises (CAE), generate employment, and enhance income opportunities for the state’s farming community….
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision to boost renewable energy adoption, the Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved an additional subsidy under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Mufti Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) to promote rooftop solar projects in residential areas. The initiative is aimed at encouraging households and housing societies to switch to solar power, reducing dependency…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to support vulnerable sections of society, the Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved a proposal to increase the monthly pension amount to ₹3,500 for eligible senior citizens aged 80 years and above and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) with a disability percentage of 80% or more. The enhanced pension will be provided…
Bhubaneswar: Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania chaired a comprehensive review meeting at his camp office in Bhubaneswar today to discuss security arrangements for the upcoming 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled from January 8 to 10 at Janata Maidan. The three-day event will witness the participation of several high-profile guests, including President Droupadi…
