Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates 59th DGsP/IGsP Conference in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, inaugurated the 59th Directors General of Police/Inspectors General of Police (DGsP/IGsP) Conference in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, today. The high-profile three-day event is being held in a hybrid format, with senior police leaders from across the country attending both in person and virtually. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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Odia Film Lahari to Premiere at 30th Kolkata International Film Festival

Bhubaneswar: Odia feature film Lahari, written and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Amartya Bhattacharyya, is set to make its world premiere at the prestigious 30th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF). Produced by Jhilik Motion Pictures, Lahari will be showcased in the Indian Languages Competition section, marking it as the sole Odia film in competition this…

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Odisha Govt Accelerates Efforts for Self-Sufficiency in Rabi Potato Cultivation

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is making significant strides toward achieving self-sufficiency in potato production during the Rabi 2024 season. A high-level review meeting was held today at Krushi Bhavan, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singhdeo, to assess the progress of the initiative aimed at enhancing farmers’ livelihoods and bolstering food security. Singhdeo emphasized…

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Traffic Restrictions Announced for DG and IGP Conference in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police Bhubaneswar-Cuttack has issued an advisory regarding public movement and traffic restrictions in view of the all-India Directors General (DG) and Inspectors General (IGP) Conference. The high-profile event, scheduled to be held at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhavan, from November 29 to December 1, will see the participation of Prime Minister…

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Odisha Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Paddy Inflow During Procurement Season

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has ramped up efforts to curb the illegal inflow of paddy from neighboring states during the ongoing procurement season. With the goal of safeguarding the state’s procurement system, special vigilance measures have been implemented in border districts, according to an official press release. A total of 84 enforcement teams have been…

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Odisha Approves Record ₹1.37 Lakh Crore Investments, Setting Stage for Transformative Growth

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…

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Odisha Sees Surge in Electric Vehicle Registrations, Over 1.22 Lakh EVs Registered in Three Years

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…

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Odisha CM Encourages Children to Dream Big at ‘Utsaha’ Program Launch

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…

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