Bhubaneswar: The Odisha capital is in its final phase of preparations to host Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025, slated for January 8. With thousands of overseas Indians expected to attend, the state government is pulling out all the stops to ensure a seamless and memorable experience. Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra led…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday called for an accelerated recruitment process to fill government vacancies, emphasizing the importance of a strong workforce for improving public services. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, was attended by chairpersons of various recruitment commissions and senior government officials. Highlighting the state’s ambitious target of recruiting…
Bhubaneswar: In a major healthcare initiative, Odisha’s Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling announced that women beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat scheme will be eligible for cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh, while male household members will receive coverage of ₹5 lakh. The scheme, set to roll out in Odisha this February, will provide beneficiaries access to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has cleared investment proposals worth ₹4,222.24 crore across 25 industrial projects, unlocking a potential for over 14,497 new job opportunities across the state. The 133rd State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Wednesday, approved these projects spanning 16 diverse sectors, from green energy…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a high-level meeting with senior officials at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday, calling for a united effort to ensure the successful implementation of government programs. The meeting set the tone for a focused and ambitious year ahead for Odisha, with an emphasis on both governance and development. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing and Urban Development Minister of Odisha, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, has urged officers and staff of the department to embrace the New Year with a renewed sense of purpose and dedication. Addressing a gathering at the Kharavela Bhavan Conference Hall, the Minister highlighted the department’s pivotal role in driving Odisha’s growth and…
Bhubaneswar: The newly constituted Tribal Advisory Council (TAC) of Odisha held its first meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, marking a significant step in addressing tribal rights and development. Formed in November, the council will serve for a fixed tenure of two years and is expected to steer critical decisions to…
Baripada: Tigress Zeenat, who captured national attention with her adventurous escape from Similipal Tiger Reserve, is set to return to her original habitat tonight after a brief stay at the Alipore Zoo in Kolkata. The three-year-old big cat underwent thorough medical examinations in Kolkata before beginning her journey back to Odisha, escorted by a team…
Bhubaneswar: Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of Trinidad and Tobago, will be the chief guest at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled to take place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025. This announcement was made during a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday, where preparations for the prestigious event…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move, the Odisha government has lifted the long-standing restriction on journalists’ entry into the Lok Seva Bhawan, reinstating access to the state secretariat for professional reporting. The embargo, initially imposed during the outbreak of Covid-19, remained in place for several years despite the pandemic’s subsidence. Successive governments had maintained the ban,…
