Bhubaneswar: Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha has solidified its position as a premier global investment destination by approving ₹1,36,622.24 crore worth of investments across 20 transformative industrial projects. These ventures, which span sectors including steel, chemicals, green energy, textiles, and more, are projected to create over 74,350 jobs, marking…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has announced that 496 out of 1,984 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Arts posts will be reserved specifically for TGT (Odia) candidates. These positions will come with the same pay scale as TGT (Arts), according to a notification issued by the School and Mass Education Department. The TGT (Odia) posts will be categorized…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a significant surge in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), with a total of 1,22,590 EVs being registered in the state over the past three years, Commerce & Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena informed the Odisha Assembly on Thursday. In response to a query raised by BJD MLA from Basta, Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inspired children across Odisha to dream big and work diligently during the inauguration of the ‘Utsaha’ program, organized by the Odisha State Child Protection Society (OSCPS) under the Women and Child Development Department. The event, held at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium, brought together 580 children from 165 child care centres…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has declared the Hindi film The Sabarmati Report tax-free in the state. The movie, which portrays the 2002 Godhra train burning incident in Gujarat, aims to shed light on the tragic event and its repercussions. The announcement was made by the Chief Minister on his X handle, where…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced on Thursday that the verification process for applicants under the Subhadra Yojana will be completed within 15 days. Speaking to the media, Parida clarified that girls turning 21 this month are eligible for financial aid under the scheme. She reassured that the state government is committed to…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the 59th DG and IGP Conference-2024, set to take place from November 29 to December 1, the Commissionerate Police in Odisha has designated key areas in Bhubaneswar as no-flying zones to ensure heightened security for high-profile dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and National Security Advisor…
Bhubaneswar: In a progressive move to promote gender equality and empower women, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced plans to recruit women as firefighters in Odisha. This initiative includes renaming the traditional “Fireman” post to “Fire Fighter” or Agni Yodha through the necessary amendments. Speaking at the state-level firefighter recruitment ceremony in Bhubaneswar, Majhi emphasized…
Bhubaneswar: Climate change, food insecurity, and farmer distress were at the forefront of discussions as the Consortium for Agroecological Transformation (CAT) convened its Eastern India Chapter in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on November 26-27, 2024. This event brought together over 70 stakeholders, including agroecology practitioners, civil society leaders, government officials, NGOs, and think tanks, to strategize on…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote sustainable development, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, unveiled innovative strategies for managing waste generated by the Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC). The proposals were discussed during a review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday. According to…
