Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a significant increase in the transportation rate for grains such as rice and wheat under the Supplementary Nutrition Programme, raising the maximum price per quintal from ₹75 to ₹150. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved the proposal, according to a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). The…
Bhubaneswar: The budget session of the 17th Odisha Assembly is scheduled to commence on February 17, 2025, with the Governor’s address. On the same day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will present the State Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the House. According to the schedule released by the Assembly Secretariat, the session will…
Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) conducted a public hearing today with landowners from Andharua and Daspur areas to discuss the draft Town Planning (TP) Scheme-8. This initiative is part of the city’s efforts to develop its inner ring road and enhance peri-urban infrastructure. Landowners from the designated mouzas actively participated in the meeting, offering…
Bhubaneswar: In a high-level meeting held at Kharvela Bhavan on Monday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called for an intensified focus on expanding public welfare initiatives and meeting fiscal targets. The Council of Ministers meeting, attended by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, cabinet ministers, and senior officials, reviewed the performance of various…
Bhubaneswar: The paddy procurement process for the current Kharif season is underway in Odisha, with an impressive 17,49,987 farmers from all 30 districts registered to participate. The procurement drive began in Bargarh district on November 20 and will continue across the state until March 31. Bargarh district leads the registration tally with 1,55,617 farmers, while…
Berhampur: The annual dolphin census commenced in the Chilika Wildlife Division on Monday, following the mid-winter waterfowl count. This three-day exercise aims to assess the dolphin population in Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, which is home to the iconic Irrawaddy dolphin. A total of 18 groups, each comprising 5–8 members, including experts from the Wildlife…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a significant increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for Kharif millet under the Shree Anna Abhiyan, aiming to empower farmers and boost millet cultivation in the state. During a review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, chaired by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Department of Agriculture…
Bhubaneswar: In a major reform aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Odisha has revised the minimum age for admission to Class 1 to 6 years. This change, effective from the academic year 2025-26, is part of the state’s phased implementation of the NEP. The announcement, made through a notification dated January 20, 2025,…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address the challenges posed by increasing vehicular traffic, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced the creation of 2,000 new traffic police posts. The decision was made during a late-night review of the state’s law and order situation, where road safety, cybercrimes, and ganja cultivation were identified as…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to initiate a statewide housing survey under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) – Rural, beginning January 24. Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik announced on Monday that the survey aims to identify beneficiaries for the housing scheme, with provisions for both online and offline applications. Residents opting for…
