Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi allocated portfolios to his Council of Ministers on Saturday. The announcement follows the approval of Governor Raghubar Das, as per an official order issued from the Raj Bhavan. Chief Minister Majhi has retained several key departments under his purview, including Home, General Administration & Public Grievance, Information &…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed renowned Para Archer and Arjuna Awardee, Sheetal Devi, as the ECI National Person with Disabilities (PwD) Icon. This significant announcement aims to promote and encourage voter participation among persons with disabilities in the upcoming general elections. Expressing her gratitude towards the ECI for this honor,…
Mayurbhanj: In a major push towards accelerating regional development in northern Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday rolled out a slew of infrastructure and welfare projects worth over ₹420 crore in Mayurbhanj district. The grand event, held at Bisoi, witnessed an enthusiastic public turnout as the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation…
New Delhi: Odisha has been nationally recognised for its progressive efforts in promoting sustainable and people-centric urban mobility. The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Bhubaneswar, has been awarded the “Special Mention Award in Urban Transport” for its flagship initiatives Ama Bus and Ama E-Ride. The honour was conferred under the category “Running Trophy for the…
Mumbai: The city of Mumbai bid a tearful farewell to the legendary ghazal singer, Pankaj Udhas, who succumbed to his battle with cancer. The late maestro was accorded a state funeral, with the band and troops honoring him with a hero’s farewell during the ceremony held on Tuesday. The solemn event took place at his…
Bhubaneswar: The New Parliament in New Delhi has been inaugurated on Sunday, and it holds a special connection to Odisha. Satyabhama Majhi, an accomplished Odia artisan, played a pivotal role as the Sutradhar (narrator) of the People’s Wall, which celebrates diverse art forms from across the country. The wall, situated near the Constitutional Hall of…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards accelerating Odisha’s renewable energy transition, GRIDCO Limited signed Renewable Energy (RE) banking agreements with ReNew E-Fuels Private Limited for 50 MW and UltraTech Cement Ltd for 6.25 MW. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. The agreements…
New Delhi: The State of Odisha has garnered Rs. 3881.796 crore in coal royalties for the financial year 2023-24, according to provisional data. This substantial revenue is a result of the 14% ad-valorem royalty rate on coal, which has remained unchanged since its establishment by the notification dated May 10, 2012. The steady royalty rate…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government announced the transfer of six Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, reshuffling their roles and responsibilities across different levels. The Home Department issued a notification detailing the changes, which are aimed at optimizing policing efforts and enhancing administrative efficiency. According to the notification, Ashish Kumar Singh, a 2004-batch IPS officer who previously…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has declared a substantial hike of Rs 500 in the monthly pension granted under the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY). This decision elevates the minimum pension amount to Rs 1,000 for the beneficiaries. The increased pension will take effect from February, bringing relief to recipients who were previously receiving amounts…
