Bhubaneswar: Former IAS officer Madhusudan Padhi formally took charge as the State Election Commissioner (SEC) of Odisha on Friday, succeeding Aditya Prasad Padhi. Addressing the officials, Padhi emphasized the importance of dedication, honesty, and transparency in carrying out electoral duties. He urged the Commission to uphold the integrity of the electoral process and work with…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is gearing up to implement a dedicated policy aimed at streamlining road construction, repair, and maintenance across the state. In a recent high-level meeting chaired by Law, Works, and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, officials discussed key challenges in infrastructure development and outlined strategies for better coordination between departments. The review meeting,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance road safety and ensure motor vehicle insurance compliance, the Odisha government will roll out the E-Detection system across all 22 toll gates in the state starting Saturday, February 1. The system will automatically detect vehicles without valid insurance and issue e-challans to violators. The initiative aims to ensure…
Cuttack: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the preparations for the highly anticipated One-Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and England, set to take place at Barabati Stadium on February 9. During the review meeting on Friday, he also unveiled a special welcome song for the match and announced plans for the stadium’s reconstruction….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has increased its Kharif paddy procurement target from 65 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) to 77 LMT, ensuring wider participation from farmers and greater financial support. The decision was taken during a Group of Ministers’ meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at Lok Seva Bhawan. With the Minimum…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Farmer Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, conducted a review of solar projects undertaken by Waaree Energies Limited in Dhenkanal district. He emphasized the need for inter-departmental coordination to accelerate the project’s progress. Accompanied by Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra, Singhdeo held discussions…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward eradicating leprosy, the Odisha government has announced plans to provide free vaccination to individuals who come into contact with leprosy patients. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling made the announcement while attending a Leprosy Awareness Campaign organized by the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare. Despite advancements…
Bhubaneswar: Gujarat-based Fanidhar Group has expressed its intention to establish a food processing unit and cold storage facility in Odisha, marking a significant investment in the state’s growing food processing sector. Fanidhar Group Chairman Krunal Patel and President Bibhu Prasad Swain met Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister KV Singh Deo in Bhubaneswar today to…
Bhubaneswar: IndiGo has announced the launch of direct flights between Indore and Bhubaneswar starting from February 7, 2025, enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time between the two cities. “We are pleased to introduce this exclusive direct service between Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, and Indore, the largest city in Madhya Pradesh,” said Vinay Malhotra, Head…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has extended the deadline for updating e-KYC details for ration card beneficiaries until February 15, announced Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Thursday. The initial deadline for the update was set for January 31, but the government decided to extend it after noticing that a significant number…
