Bhubaneswar: IAS officer Arindam Dakua has been appointed as the Private Secretary to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Dakua, who is currently serving as the District Collector of Cuttack, will take on this new role to assist the Chief Minister in administrative matters. In a similar move, Jagatsinghpur Collector Anupam Shah has been appointed as…
Sambalpur: Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari declared on Wednesday that buildings erected on encroached government land will be demolished, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to land encroachments. Speaking to reporters in Sambalpur, Pujari emphasized that the government would no longer target only the poor for land encroachments. “Poor people building huts on 4…
Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has lodged a complaint against a sevayat for allegedly using a mobile phone on the chariot during the Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri. The complaint was filed at the Singhadwar police station in Puri town. Photographs of the sevayat using the phone on Dwarpadalana, the chariot…
Bhubaneswar: Over the past seven years, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been leading a commendable initiative named ‘Nanhe Faristey,’ dedicated to rescuing children in need of care and protection across various Indian Railway Zones. From 2018 to May 2024, the RPF has successfully rescued 84,119 children who were at risk in stations and trains,…
Bhubaneswar: The Amarda Road (Rasgovindapur) airstrip is set to be operational soon, according to recent discussions held by Odisha state officials. Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, Minister of Commerce and Transport, Steel and Mines, held elaborate discussions with Dr. Krusha Chandra Mohapatra, Minister of Housing and Urban Development and Public Enterprises, regarding the airstrip’s development. During the…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik has tasked party MLAs with the responsibility of closely monitoring the functioning of various government departments and raising concerns in the assembly if any irregularities by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government are identified. “The following departments are allotted to the Hon’ble MLAs of BJD for close…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to dissolve the State Planning Board. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the proposal for the dissolution of this essential planning body. The State Planning Board has played a vital role in the planning and development process of the state, contributing to various strategic initiatives and developmental programs…
Bhubaneswar: Eminent academicians gathered on Wednesday to commend Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) as it marked its 18th Foundation Day, celebrating its significant contributions to higher education and societal impact. The occasion, held here at the university, saw accolades pouring in for SOA’s remarkable journey under the visionary leadership of its Founder…
Bhubaneswar: A crucial meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhavan focused on the presentation of Odisha’s general budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The session also centered on the state’s readiness for the “9th General Council meeting of Niti Aayog,” set to take place in New Delhi on July 27. The…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday at Lok Seva Bhawan to review and expedite the Housing and Urban Development Department’s plans aimed at modernizing facilities for urban residents. In the meeting, CM Majhi emphasized the need to prioritize qualified Odisha residents in the selection process for various beneficiary schemes and…
