Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday unveiled a life insurance scheme worth ₹10 lakh for sanitation workers, reaffirming the state’s commitment to their safety and dignity. The announcement came during the two-day national workshop ‘GARIMA’ held at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, aimed at transforming core sanitation work through enhanced safety, dignity,…
Bhubaneswar: After a three-month hiatus, Odisha’s iconic Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district is all set to reopen for tourists from August 1. The park had remained closed from May 1 to July 31 to ensure an undisturbed breeding season for saltwater crocodiles, a key wildlife species thriving in the region’s unique mangrove ecosystem. The…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is charting a bold new course in maritime development, positioning itself as a rising hub in India’s coastal economy through policy-driven reforms and infrastructure expansion. Spearheaded by the Odisha Maritime Board under the Commerce & Transport Department, the state’s focused efforts are transforming its ports into engines of economic growth, trade, and industrial…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a giant leap toward becoming a major textile hub in Eastern India with the inauguration of Odisha TEX 2025—the state’s largest-ever textile and apparel industry summit. Declaring Odisha as the emerging powerhouse of the sector, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the state’s commitment to creating a modern and inclusive textile ecosystem…
Bhubaneswar: To accelerate its green energy goals, Odisha government has approved new renewable energy projects worth ₹869.8 crore, with a combined capacity of 178 MW. The decision was taken during the 12th meeting of the Single Window Committee (SWC), chaired by Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary of the Energy Department. The approvals include key solar…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive push toward structured urban development in northern Odisha, the state government has initiated the preparation of a Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for Baripada town. A high-level meeting convened at Lok Seva Bhawan today marked the beginning of this strategic effort. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards realising the vision of Samrudha Odisha by 2036, the Government of Odisha, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has cleared investment proposals worth ₹4,982.66 crore. The approvals, granted during the 138th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level meeting of the State-Level Child Protection and Welfare Monitoring and Review Committee was held at Lok Seva Bhawan today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. The session focused on evaluating Odisha’s institutional and non-institutional mechanisms for child protection and emphasized the need for stronger coordination among departments and stakeholders. Director…
Bhubaneswar: A prolonged spell of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely to hit Odisha over the coming days, as a low-pressure area over the north Bay of Bengal gradually intensifies and moves closer to the state’s northern coast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple weather alerts for districts across Odisha, warning of…
Bhubaneswar: Authorities in Odisha’s Khordha district have swung into action following the confirmation of a bird flu outbreak in the Jankia area. A mass culling operation has been launched to contain the spread of the virus, which was identified after a spike in poultry deaths triggered suspicion among local farmers. Blood samples from affected poultry…
