Dhanbad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated multiple development projects worth Rs 35,700 crores to the nation in Sindri, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The projects span various sectors, including fertilizer, rail, power, and coal, signaling a significant leap towards socio-economic growth in the region.
Chandimandir: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt paid a significant visit to the Headquarters Western Command in Chandimandir on February 12, 2024.
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the festival of Holi, Bhubaneswar is bracing itself with tight security arrangements to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the festivities on March 26 (Tuesday). At least 15 platoons of police personnel are set to be deployed across the city to prevent any untoward incidents during the colourful celebrations….
Bhubaneswar: In a major administrative reform, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Odisha Lower Excise Services (Employment Procedures and Service Regulations of Excise Constables) Rules, 2023, transitioning the cadre of Excise Constables from Divisional Cadre to District Cadre. This strategic move aims to enhance recruitment efficiency and improve operational management within…
Bhubaneswar: With intensifying heatwave conditions gripping multiple districts across Odisha, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja convened a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess the state’s preparedness, mitigation efforts, and heatwave management strategies for 2025. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Special Relief Commissioner…
Konark: The 35th edition of the Konark Festival, one of Odisha’s premier cultural events, began today with a magnificent inauguration by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida. Held against the backdrop of the iconic Sun Temple, the festival celebrates India’s rich artistic heritage and marks the vibrant…
Bhubaneswar: The average monthly income of agricultural households in Odisha is ₹5,112, as per data from the National Statistical Office (NSO), revealed Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo in the state Assembly on Wednesday. Responding to a question by Congress MLA Taraprasad Bahinipati, Singh Deo shared insights into the financial status…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster Odisha’s railway infrastructure, Indian Railways has allocated a budget of Rs 10,586 crores for the financial year 2024-25. This substantial budgetary provision marks a remarkable 12.5-fold increase compared to the average annual investment of Rs 838 crores during the 2009-14 period. The increased funding aims to accelerate various developmental…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephone conversation today with Alexander De Croo, the Prime Minister of Belgium, congratulating him on the successful hosting of the First Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels. During the call, both leaders took stock of the robust relations between India and Belgium, emphasizing the need to further…
Koraput: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) has started in Kotia panchayat of Koraput district from the current academic session. As many as 59 students have taken admission in Class 6 and teaching has already started. Construction of one hostel building has been completed and free bus service for the students has been also launched. “The school…
