Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has no plans to provide 300 units of free electricity to consumers, Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo clarified in the Assembly on Wednesday. Instead, he urged households to opt for rooftop solar panels under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to reduce their electricity bills. The Deputy CM’s…
Bhubaneswar: French Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou, met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan today, engaging in discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for investment, education, and tourism in Odisha. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between France and Odisha, with an emphasis on attracting French investments and…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has outlined plans to mark Bhubaneswar’s 77th Foundation Day with a series of cultural and civic events on April 13 and 14. The preparations were reviewed in a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan, chaired by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg. Bhubaneswar, declared the capital of Odisha on April 13,…
Bhubaneswar: A high-level delegation from France, led by Ambassador Thierry Mathou, met with Odisha’s Minister for Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Ganesh Ram SingKhuntia, at Lok Seva Bhavan to discuss potential collaborations in forest conservation, wildlife protection, and climate action. The delegation included Didier Talpain, Consul General of France in Kolkata; Anjita RoyChaudhury, Press Attaché…
Bhubaneswar: Relief is on the way for Odisha residents struggling with soaring temperatures, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted rain and thunderstorms in several parts of the state over the next three days. Weather Forecast and Affected Regions According to the IMD bulletin, light rain or thundershowers are expected at one or two…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken a significant step towards strengthening early childhood education by launching ‘Shishu Vatika,’ a pre-school initiative under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The programme was introduced alongside ‘Pravesh Divas,’ which marks the official start of student enrolments for the 2025-26 academic session. At an event held at Badagada High…
Bhubaneswar: The Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar became the epicenter of discussions on autism awareness and support as it hosted the National Convention on Autism to observe World Autism Awareness Day. The event, organized by the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) in collaboration with the Institute of Health Sciences…
Bhubaneswar: To encourage early tax payments and promote digital transactions, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a five per cent rebate on holding tax for the 2025-26 financial year. Property owners who make advance payments online via the Bhubaneswar.me portal before April 30 will be eligible for this benefit. To facilitate smooth tax collection,…
Bhubaneswar: The Waltair Division of East Coast Railway marked a historic milestone today, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Paralakhemundi Light Railway with a grand function at the Paralakhemundi Railway Station. The event honored the railway’s rich legacy and its contribution to the region’s development, bringing together senior railway officials, students, local residents, and media…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative development, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday approved the promotion of 30 Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers to the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The promotions fill vacancies determined by the Central Government for the years 2023 and 2024, strengthening Odisha’s bureaucratic framework. According to the official notification, the promoted officers…
