Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the state-level celebrations of National Road Safety Month on Mahatma Gandhi Marg with the slogan “Come Home Safe.” During the event, he announced the creation of 2,000 new traffic police posts to enhance road safety enforcement in Odisha, with 500 positions to be filled this year to address…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida inaugurated two luxury 40-seater cruise boats, Lake Queen and Diamond Princess, on Saturday under the ‘Coastal Circuit Barkul Vikas of Swadesh Darshan Yojana.’ The newly launched cruise boats have been outfitted with modern amenities, including air-conditioned cabins and onboard food services, offering tourists a luxurious and comfortable experience. In…
Bhubaneswar: Emphasizing the importance of organic farming for a sustainable food supply, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, addressed a seminar on “Aromatic Rice: Organic Farming Methods and Marketing” during the second day of Krushi Odisha-2025. Singh Deo highlighted Odisha’s pivotal role in aromatic rice production in…
Bhubaneswar: In preparation for the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025, the Odisha government has established a Central Command Control Centre to ensure seamless coordination and swift response during the high-profile event. The centre aims to provide timely information and assistance to the approximately 7,000 Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) expected…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward enhancing water access in Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, reviewed the progress of mega pipe water supply projects in Balangir and Sonepur districts on Saturday. The state is currently executing 20 mega pipe water supply projects in rural…
Bhubaneswar: Preparations for the highly anticipated Utkarsh Odisha investment summit are in full swing, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewing a comprehensive progress report presented by the Principal Secretary of the Industries Department. During the meeting, Chief Minister Majhi stressed the importance of creating a distinctive identity for Odisha as a premier destination for…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has appointed senior IAS officer Manoj Kumar Sahoo as the Private Secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, according to a notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievances Department today. Sahoo, a 2006 batch IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, has been…
Bhubaneswar: As Bhubaneswar gears up to host the prestigious 18th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2025, the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) is set to enliven the city with the Ekamra Utsav, a cultural extravaganza running from January 5 to January 16, 2025. This festival promises to showcase Odisha’s rich heritage, art, and culinary traditions…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is all set to host the Fifth National Chilika Bihanga Utsav from January 6 to 12, a week-long celebration aimed at promoting bird conservation and raising awareness about the biodiversity of Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. The festival will offer bird enthusiasts, scientists, and environmentalists a unique opportunity to…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote agricultural entrepreneurship and modernize the agriculture sector, the Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved a five-year budget allocation of ₹847.14 crore for the Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana (MKUY). The initiative aims to encourage the establishment of Commercial Agri-Enterprises (CAE), generate employment, and enhance income opportunities for the state’s farming community….
