Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance has arrested Pradeep Kumar Mohanty, Joint Commissioner, State Transport Authority, Cuttack, for possession of disproportionate assets. He was taken into custody following an extensive investigation and will be presented before the court today. A case has been registered against Mohanty under Bhubaneswar Vigilance PS Case No. 2/2025, based on searches conducted across…
Bhubaneswar: The Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell in Bhubaneswar will remain closed on March 10, as per an official notification from the General Administration and Public Grievance Department. The closure is due to the ongoing third session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly. The CM’s Grievance Cell, located at Unit V in Bhubaneswar, will not be…
Bhubaneswar: To protect wildlife and combat poaching, a 2 km zone (1 km inside and 1 km outside) of the Debrigarh Sanctuary in Odisha has been officially declared a “Shock-Free Zone” and a “Zero Electrocution Zone”. This declaration comes after a collaborative effort between 68 surrounding villages and Debrigarh authorities, marking a significant step towards…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance public service accessibility, the Government of Odisha has partnered with Meta to launch a unified WhatsApp chatbot. This platform will provide easy access to a wide range of government services for over 45 million residents of the state. The new initiative, designed to streamline and simplify the process of obtaining vital government…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Chief Secretary, Manoj Ahuja, chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to address key administrative, security, and developmental concerns in the state. The meeting, which was attended by Collectors, Superintendents of Police (SPs), Inspectors General (IGs), Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), and senior officials from various departments, was focused on reviewing critical issues and setting the…
Rourkela/Bhubaneswar: Ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water remains a priority for the Odisha government, with dedicated efforts underway in both rural and urban areas. The Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water (PR&DW) Department and the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department have been implementing a range of initiatives to provide 24×7 piped potable water…
Cuttack: In a move to provide relief from the scorching summer heat, the Odisha State Bar Council has decided to relax the mandatory black coat dress code for advocates appearing in subordinate courts across the state. However, lawyers arguing cases in the Supreme Court and High Courts will still be required to wear their black…
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department of Odisha has launched a dedicated International Student Facilitation Cell to provide assistance and support to international students enrolled in public, private, and deemed universities across the state. This initiative aims to create a welcoming, inclusive, and student-friendly environment for global learners pursuing or considering higher education in Odisha. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government’s Subhadra Yojana, a flagship initiative aimed at women’s financial empowerment, has achieved a major milestone, benefiting over 1.64 crore women across the state. With the latest fifth-phase disbursement of the first installment, the total financial aid provided under the scheme has exceeded ₹5,032 crore, reinforcing the government’s commitment to uplifting women…
Bhubaneswar: The 178th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting was held under the co-chairmanship of Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) to the Government of Odisha, Anu Garg, and Executive Director of UCO Bank, V.N. Kamble. The meeting focused on accelerating credit flow, achieving 100% of the Annual Credit Plan (ACP), and supporting key sectors like…
