Bhubaneswar: Expanding air connectivity from Odisha’s capital, direct flight services to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar will commence from March 30 (Sunday) under the New Destination Policy of the Odisha government. The daily flights, operated by Air India Express, will enhance regional connectivity and provide seamless travel options for…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is making rapid strides in implementing its Town Planning (TP) Scheme, a transformative initiative aimed at planned urban expansion and infrastructure enhancement across nine revenue villages—Paikarapur, Sijiput, Naragoda, Sahajpur, Tamando, Bijipur, Nuagaon, and Shyamsundarpur.. In a high-level review meeting, Dr. N. Thirumala Naik, Vice Chairman of BDA, assessed the…
New Delhi: The Central Government has approved the voluntary retirement application of Odisha-cadre IAS officer Sujata R Karthikeyan, marking the conclusion of her distinguished career in public service. Karthikeyan, a 2000-batch IAS officer, had submitted her voluntary retirement request on March 13, 2025, under Rule 16(2A) of the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958….
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for several districts in western Odisha over the next three days. Sambalpur and Jharsuguda are expected to experience heatwave conditions tomorrow, March 29, as per the latest forecast. For March 30, the IMD has issued a yellow warning for six districts, including Jharsuguda, Sambalpur,…
Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its commitment to agriculture and farmer welfare, the Odisha government has prioritized not only farmers’ livelihoods but also the education of their children. The CM-KISAN Yojana, an initiative under the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department, is playing a crucial role in financially empowering the farming community. A key component of this initiative, the…
Bhubaneswar: Stressing the transformative role of science and technology in societal progress, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called for greater integration of research and innovation in governance and public welfare. Speaking at the ‘Scientist Felicitation and Award Ceremony – 2023’ at the Lok Seva Bhavan Convention Center, the Chief Minister highlighted the need to…
Bhubaneswar: The 10th meeting of the Standing Committee of the State Wildlife Board was held this afternoon at the Conference Hall of the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department at Kharavela Bhawan. The meeting, presided over by Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia, Minister of Forest, Environment and Climate Change and Chairman of the Standing Committee, focused on…
Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC). The Odisha Energy Department issued an official notification confirming his appointment. “In exercise of the power conferred under Sub-section 5 of Section 82 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (No. 36 of 2003), the State…
Bhubaneswar: Boyanika, the apex handloom organization of Odisha, has launched a special discount drive across all its outlets, including stalls at the NH Expo at Exhibition Ground and the Toshali National Crafts Mela at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar. The initiative, inaugurated by Pradeep Bal Samanta, Hon’ble Minister, Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts and Cooperation, Government of Odisha,…
Raipur: The Department of Posts, Government of India, has released a Commemorative Postage Stamp in honor of Mata Karma, a revered saint, social reformer, and devoted follower of Lord Krishna, on the occasion of her 1009th birth anniversary. The event, held in Raipur, was graced by Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, along with…
