Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen Odisha’s urban mobility infrastructure, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister for Housing & Urban Development and Public Enterprises, visited the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) headquarters in Bhubaneswar on Thursday to conduct a comprehensive review of its ongoing projects and future plans. During the visit, Dr. Mahapatra assessed CRUT’s infrastructure…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cabinet has approved the implementation of the state’s flagship maternity benefit scheme ‘MAMATA’ in convergence with the Central government’s ‘Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana’ (PMMVY). The unified scheme will operate under the co-branded title ‘MAMATA-PMMVY’ from April 1, 2025. Under the revised scheme, financial assistance will be extended to pregnant and lactating…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Cabinet has approved a historic decision to introduce 11.25% reservation in admissions for students belonging to Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) in state public universities and government-aided higher secondary and higher education institutions. The new reservation policy will be effective from the academic year 2025–26. The move is aimed at enhancing…

Bhubaneswar: Emphasizing the state’s commitment to a sustainable future, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, today announced that the state will soon unveil a dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy to accelerate the adoption of green energy and reduce carbon emissions. Addressing a meeting held at the conference hall of Lok…

Puri: The holy town of Puri witnessed a vibrant literary evening on Sunday as the Odia short story collection ‘Unmilana’, co-authored by Prasanta Mishra (Pundarika) and Kumar Aurojyoti (Ambarisa), was officially launched. Published by Astitva Prakashan, the anthology was introduced to readers in a grand event marked by thoughtful discussions and cultural performances. The occasion…

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards curbing the menace of narcotic trafficking and drug abuse, the 5th state-level meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was held on Monday at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, the high-level review meeting brought together top officials from state and central enforcement agencies…

Bhubaneswar: Students of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) have delivered an exceptional performance in the CBSE Class X and XII Annual Examinations 2025, registering a significant leap in pass percentages and academic excellence across streams. In Class X, the overall pass percentage soared to an impressive 91.8%, a sharp rise from 82.26% recorded in 2024. A…

Mayurbhanj: In a major push towards accelerating regional development in northern Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday rolled out a slew of infrastructure and welfare projects worth over ₹420 crore in Mayurbhanj district. The grand event, held at Bisoi, witnessed an enthusiastic public turnout as the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation…

Puri: The 10th edition of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) unfolded a rich tapestry of spiritual legacy and cultural storytelling yesterday as around 20 heritage enthusiasts from Puri, Bhubaneswar, Konark, and Rourkela embarked on a guided trail around the revered Narendra Sarovar and its surrounding landmarks. The walk commenced with a visit to the sacred…

Bhubaneswar: Ten IAS Officer Trainees of the 2024 batch, allotted to the Odisha cadre, visited the Department of Housing and Urban Development on Tuesday as part of their ongoing orientation programme. The visit was aimed at familiarizing the young officers with the inner workings of one of the state’s key departments at the forefront of…