Odisha Legislative Assembly Transforms into a Fully Digital House with NeVA

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark move towards digital governance, the Odisha Legislative Assembly has embraced a paperless future with the full implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Speaker Surama Padhi, inaugurated the ‘NeVA Digital House’ today, marking a major step in modernizing legislative processes in the state. During…

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Odisha Strengthens Aviation Infrastructure, Pushes for Regional Connectivity

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards enhancing Odisha’s aviation sector, the third High Power Committee (HPC) meeting on aviation-related developments was held today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhavan. The discussions focused on expanding regional connectivity, upgrading key airports, and accelerating the development of the Shree Jagannath International Airport…

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Boney Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor Meet Odisha CM, Discuss Film and Tourism Prospects

Bhubaneswar: Bollywood film producer Boney Kapoor and actor Arjun Kapoor met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. During the meeting, Boney Kapoor invited the Chief Minister to attend the upcoming Celebrity Cricket League in Odisha as the chief guest. Kapoor highlighted Odisha’s vast natural beauty and well-equipped facilities…

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Odissi Fraternity Pays Tribute to Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra on His 99th Birth Anniversary

Bhubaneswar: The Odissi dance community came together in Bhubaneswar to celebrate the 99th birth anniversary of the legendary Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, the architect of modern Odissi. A special evening of classical music and dance was organized at Utkal Rangamancha on February 12, 2025, by Sṛjan—Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Nrityabasa (GKCMON) in collaboration with the Guru…

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Odisha Govt Proposes ‘Amruta Anna’ Project for Organic Rice in Shree Mandira Mahaprasad

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards promoting organic farming and ensuring chemical-free Mahaprasad at Shree Jagannath Temple, a consultation meeting was held at Krushi Bhavan Conference Hall under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of Shree Mandira and Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Department. The meeting focused on the introduction of…

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Odisha Govt Increases Junior Teacher (Schematics) Salary to ₹16,000

Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for primary and upper primary school teachers, the Odisha government has announced a hike in the monthly remuneration of Junior Teacher (Schematics) engaged under the Samagra Shiksha scheme. The salary has been increased from ₹11,100 to ₹16,000, effective from Thursday. The state government issued a notification on Wednesday stating that…

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Odisha CM Expands Midday Meal Scheme to Class IX and X Students, Announces New School Initiatives

Cuttack: In a significant move to improve student nutrition and reduce dropout rates, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the state’s midday meal programme will now be extended to students of Class IX and X. The announcement was made during the centenary foundation day celebrations of Ranihat High School in Cuttack. The initiative,…

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Odisha Launches ₹511 Crore Maternity Scheme, Increases Benefit to ₹12,000 for Girl Child Birth

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving maternal health and encouraging the birth of girl children, the Odisha government has launched an integrated scheme, merging the existing Mamata scheme with the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the initiative on Tuesday, reinforcing the state’s commitment to maternal and child…

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Odisha Govt Strengthens Welfare Measures for Construction Workers

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s construction workers, known for their exceptional craftsmanship, were recognized for their contributions at the Khordha District Nirman Shramik Kalyan Samaroh, held at Jayadev Bhawan. Addressing the gathering as the chief guest, Bhubaneswar Ekamra MLA Babu Singh lauded their skills, calling them the “Viswakarmas of the modern era.” Singh emphasized that the government is…

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Odisha Strengthens Road Safety Measures, Aims for 50% Reduction in Accidents by 2030

Bhubaneswar: In a determined effort to enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities, a high-level review meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce and Transport Department. The meeting focused on assessing the progress of existing road safety initiatives and formulating new strategies to improve the state’s transportation network. During…

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