Bhubaneswar: To address the increasing train traffic and congestion at Khurda Road Station, the Ministry of Railways has sanctioned a significant infrastructure project. The East Coast Railway (ECoR) had earlier proposed the construction of a Flyover Bridge to facilitate smoother train operations on the Howrah-Chennai Main Line and the Khurda Road-Puri Branch Line. This project,…
Bhubaneswar: To facilitate the smooth travel of devotees during the Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, the Odisha Government has announced the operation of special buses from every block in the state to Shreekshetra Puri. This decision was made during a review meeting held with officials of the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) on Monday….
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is set to transform the Pathani Samanta Planetarium into a world-class institution, introducing new features in its galleries to enhance its offerings. This announcement was made by Krushna Chandra Patra, the Minister for Science and Technology, during his visit to the planetarium on Monday. During his visit, Minister Patra also planted…
Bhubaneswar – In a strategic move to bolster the administrative team in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the Odisha government has appointed Debi Prasad Mishra, Deputy Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H & UD) department, as the new Deputy Secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The appointment was announced through a notification…
Bhubaneswar: Expressing grave concern over the recent outbreaks of Japanese encephalitis (JE), jaundice, and diphtheria in Angul, Sambalpur, and Rayagada districts, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Mukesh Mahaling, has instructed state and district authorities to enhance surveillance and implement strict health measures. During a review meeting held on Monday, Minister Mahaling emphasized the need…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating prices of vegetables across the state, Krushna Chandra Patra, Odisha’s Minister of Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare, announced plans to establish cold storage facilities in every block of Odisha. The announcement was made during a press briefing held on Monday. Minister Patra addressed the rising onion prices, explaining that…
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha and Minister of Mission Shakti, Pravati Parida, inaugurated the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative by planting a sapling in the Mission Shakti Bhawan campus. The planting of a ‘Baula’ sapling symbolizes the importance of nurturing and respecting nature, akin to the respect one has for one’s mother. Following…
Bhubaneswar: To promote women’s welfare and entrepreneurship, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced the launch of the Subhadra Yojana on Sunday. The scheme, which has received approval from the State cabinet, is currently in the drafting phase and is expected to roll out within 100 days of completion. “The Subhadra Yojana will include all women…
Bhubaneswar: Son of Adam, the collaborative venture of National Award winning filmmaker Amartya Bhattacharyya and rock icon Rupam Islam, has made a resounding mark on the international film stage by winning four major awards at the International Guadalajara Film Awards (IGFA), Mexico.
Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Odisha government announced the appointment of senior Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officer Chitrasen Rout as the additional secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The decision was formalized through a notification issued by the General Administration department on Saturday. Chitrasen Rout, who was previously serving as the Additional…
