Inter-Ministerial Committee Meets on Mahanadi Water Dispute, Reviews Hirakud Project and Tribunal Proceedings

Bhubaneswar: The first meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Committee constituted to examine interstate water issues related to the Mahanadi was held on Monday at Rajiv Bhawan, Department of Water Resources, under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singh Deo. The meeting was attended by Ministers Suresh Pujari, Prithviraj Harichandan and Sampad Chandra Swain, along with…

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Odisha to Develop Airport-Style ‘Atal Bus Stand’ at Baripada to Boost Urban Mobility and Tourism

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government will develop a modern “Atal Bus Stand” with airport-like facilities at Baripada in Mayurbhanj district to enhance passenger convenience, urban mobility and tourism potential, Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra announced on Tuesday. Chairing a high-level review meeting on the proposed project, the Minister described the new bus terminal…

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Odisha Committed to Social Equality, Calls for Strong Action Against Witch-Hunting and Child Marriage

Bhubaneswar: Reiterating that social equality lies at the heart of the vision of Viksit Odisha, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Friday reaffirmed the State Government’s resolve to build a healthy, progressive and superstition-free society for future generations. She was addressing a state-level workshop on the Prevention of Witch-Hunting and Prohibition of Child Marriage, organised…

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CM Majhi Flags Off 150 New Ambulances to Strengthen Odisha’s Emergency Healthcare Network

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday inaugurated 150 new ambulances at Kalinga Stadium, significantly strengthening the state’s emergency healthcare response system and marking a major step towards upgrading medical services across Odisha. According to a release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the newly inducted vehicles are part of a larger…

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Madhu Babu Memorial Museum to Come Up at Shailabala Women’s College, Cuttack

Bhubaneswar: The Madhu Babu Memorial Museum will be established on the campus of Shailabala Women’s Autonomous College in Cuttack, in a move aimed at preserving the rich legacy of Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Higher Education, Sports & Youth Services, Odia Language, Literature & Culture Minister Suryabanshi…

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State-Level Sargiful Mahotsav 2025 Concludes, Celebrating Talent of 1,160 Students

Bhubaneswar: The state-level Sargiful Mahotsav 2025 concluded successfully with a grand valedictory ceremony, bringing to a close a vibrant three-day celebration of students’ talent, creativity and cultural expression. The valedictory programme was graced by Niyananda Gond, Minister for School and Mass Education, ST & SC Development, Minority and Backward Classes Welfare, Social Security and Empowerment…

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Paddy Procurement Begins in Deogarh, Over 21,000 Farmers to Benefit

Bhubaneswar: The kharif paddy procurement process has commenced in Deogarh district, marking another phase in the ongoing statewide procurement drive aimed at ensuring timely support to farmers. Procurement will be carried out through 51 mandis across the district, benefiting as many as 21,414 registered farmers this season. To ensure smooth and transparent operations, 51 Mandi…

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Odisha Moves to Formalise Climate-Smart Agriculture Alliance to Boost Farm Resilience

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening climate resilience in the agriculture sector, the Government of Odisha, through the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), on Tuesday convened a high-level inception workshop to formalise the Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Alliance for Odisha. The initiative is being developed in collaboration with the Center for Study of…

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Higher Education Department Holds Sensitisation Workshop on Odisha Vision Document 2036 & 2047

Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, organised a sensitisation workshop on the Odisha Vision Document 2036 and 2047 — Vikshit Odisha for Vikshit Bharat — for Vice Chancellors of universities, Principals of colleges and Regional Directors of Education. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Addressing the gathering,…

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Principal Secretary Usha Padhee Reviews Development Projects, Welfare Schemes in Sundargarh

Sundargarh: Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department and Commerce & Transport Department, Government of Odisha, Usha Padhee undertook a two-day visit to Sundargarh district to review the progress and implementation of various development projects and welfare schemes. During the visit, the Principal Secretary inspected multiple locations across the district, interacted with beneficiaries and officials,…

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