Bhubaneswar: The state Cabinet has approved the construction of the concrete dam and spillway structure for the Chheligada Irrigation Project in Gajapati district. The ₹151.78 crore project will harness the Badajore river, a tributary of the Vansadhara, and is expected to be completed within 18 months. According to Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, the project will…
Bhubaneswar: In a strategic move to harness its rich biodiversity and position itself as a biotechnology hub, the Odisha government has approved the ambitious ‘Development of Biotechnology’ scheme, with a total outlay of ₹1,113.50 crore over the next five years. The scheme, cleared by the State Cabinet, aims to tap into the state’s ecological diversity and…
Bhubaneswar: Stepping up its efforts to modernise urban living and infrastructure, the Odisha government has rolled out a comprehensive urban development programme — Mukhya Mantri Sahari Bikash Yojana (MSBY) — with an outlay of ₹6,000 crore over the next five years. Approved by the State Cabinet on Friday, the scheme is designed to transform civic amenities…
Bhubaneswar: As India witnesses a fresh uptick in COVID-19 infections, Odisha has recorded 38 positive cases from 755 samples tested, health authorities confirmed on Friday. While nine patients have already recovered, the remaining individuals are currently under home isolation and are reported to be in stable condition. The state government has stepped up its response…
Bhubaneswar: In response to the continued intrusion by Andhra Pradesh into the disputed Kotia region of Koraput district, the Odisha government has initiated a department-wise strategy to accelerate development in the border villages and reaffirm its administrative presence. A high-level meeting of the special committee constituted by the state government was held in Bhubaneswar to chalk…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday handed over appointment letters to 1,294 newly recruited officers and employees from seven major departments of the state government. The ceremonial recruitment event, held at the Bhubaneswar Railway Auditorium, marked another step in the government’s broader push for administrative efficiency and people-centric governance. Addressing the appointees,…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level review meeting of the Shree Anna Abhiyan, Odisha’s flagship millet revival programme, was held in Bhubaneswar under the chairmanship of Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Department. The session focused on finalizing the annual work plan for the financial year 2025–26, with an eye on expanding millet cultivation…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen India’s green energy transition, the Odisha government on Monday signed a key agreement with WAPCOS Ltd for project management consultancy services for the proposed 600 MW Upper Indravati Pumped Storage Project (UIPSP) at Mukhiguda in Kalahandi district. The agreement was signed in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo,…
Bhubaneswar: Hirakud Wildlife Division have reported a significant increase in the Indian Bison (Gaur) population at the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. The latest census, conducted over three days from May 11 to 13, 2025, has recorded 788 Indian Bisons, including 315 juveniles and 128 newborns, reinforcing Debrigarh’s growing reputation as the “Land of Indian Bisons.” This…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported seven new Covid-19 cases, raising the total number of infections in the state to 30, health officials confirmed on Tuesday. The majority of these cases continue to be concentrated in Khordha and Cuttack districts. Khordha district leads with 16 confirmed cases, followed by Cuttack with nine. The remaining five cases have…
