Odisha CM Flags Off ₹50,000 Crore Investment Push in Dhenkanal, Eyes Solar Energy Leadership

Dhenkanal: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today rolled out a slew of mega projects worth over ₹50,000 crore in Dhenkanal district. The initiatives span across clean energy, sports infrastructure, and public development, signaling the government’s renewed focus on job creation and sustainable growth. At a public gathering in Dhenkanal, the Chief Minister inaugurated 12 developmental projects…

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Odisha Reports 23 Mild COVID-19 Cases in a Week; State Steps Up Monsoon Health Preparedness

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has reported 23 mild COVID-19 cases over the past seven days, with health officials confirming that the infections are linked to a sub-variant of the Omicron strain, known to cause only mild symptoms. Out of the 546 samples tested statewide, four patients have already recovered while the remaining 19 are under home isolation. None…

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Tehsildars Must Be Symbols of Trust, Not Fear: CM Mohan Charan Majhi at Revenue Officers’ Conference

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday called on Odisha’s tehsildars and revenue officers to become catalysts of justice and transparency in land administration, urging them to replace fear with trust in their offices. Addressing the state-level revenue officers’ conference and workshop at Lok Seva Bhawan, he emphasized the need to make land governance more…

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Startup Odisha Launches Twin Initiatives to Strengthen Incubation and Innovation Ecosystem

Bhubaneswar: In a determined move to bolster Odisha’s growing startup landscape, Startup Odisha, under the aegis of the MSME Department, Government of Odisha, launched two key initiatives — the ‘X-Change Programme’ and ‘Launchpad 2025: Incubator Induction & Capacity Building Programme’ — at the Odisha Startup Incubation Centre (O-Hub) in Bhubaneswar. The ‘X-Change Programme’ served as…

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Odisha to Launch Statewide Survey to Identify and Support Vulnerable Children

Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at ensuring the welfare and protection of vulnerable children, the Odisha Government is preparing to conduct a detailed survey of orphans and children living with single parents across all districts. The initiative is designed to identify children in need of care and ensure they receive adequate support, including access to…

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Weekly Off Day for Puri–Rourkela Vande Bharat Express Shifted to Tuesday

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has revised the weekly off day for the 20836/20835 Puri–Rourkela–Puri Vande Bharat Express, aiming to streamline operations and better accommodate passenger demand. Starting June 3, 2025, the train will now remain non-operational on Tuesdays instead of Saturdays. With this change, the Vande Bharat Express will resume Saturday operations from…

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Odisha Launches First-Ever ‘Zero Accident Day’ to Promote Road Safety and Modern Transport Infrastructure

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark move to reduce road fatalities and enhance public transport infrastructure, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today launched Odisha’s first-ever ‘Zero Accident Day’ campaign at the Lokseva Bhawan Convention Centre. The initiative, developed in collaboration with IIT Madras, aims to instill a culture of road safety and awareness across the state and…

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Fifth Project Governing Committee Meeting Held to Expedite Rengali Irrigation Project

Bhubaneswar: The fifth Project Governing Committee (PGC) meeting for the Rengali Irrigation Project was held on Monday under the chairpersonship of Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to the Government of Odisha, Department of Water Resources. The high-level meeting, conducted at Lok Seva Bhawan, focused on addressing long-pending bottlenecks that have hindered the timely completion…

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Hirakud Dam Reopens to Tourists After 24-Day Security Restriction

Bhubaneswar: The iconic Hirakud Dam in Odisha’s Sambalpur district, known as Asia’s longest earthen dam, has reopened to tourists after a 24-day security restriction was lifted today. The restriction, which had been in place since May 9, was imposed amid heightened national security concerns linked to growing tensions between India and Pakistan. With the restriction…

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CM Mohan Majhi Unveils ₹205 Crore Welfare Projects in Deogarh, Inaugurates 300-Bed Hospital

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Deogarh district today, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for 15 major public welfare projects worth approximately ₹205 crore. Among the highlights of the visit was the inauguration of a newly constructed 300-bed hospital aimed at significantly improving healthcare services in the region. Out of the total…

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