Bhubaneswar: In a significant push toward strengthening grassroots governance and empowering rural communities, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday virtually laid the foundation stone for 471 new Gram Panchayat offices across Odisha from Lok Seva Bhawan. On the occasion, he also distributed the first installment of ₹40,000 each under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana to…
Bhubaneswar: Principal Secretary of the Commerce and Transport Department, Usha Padhee, visited the State Transport Authority (STA) on Friday and reviewed the implementation of various ongoing initiatives under the Transport Department. During her visit, Padhee held detailed discussions with the officers and staff of the Authority, focusing particularly on the One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for…
Nuapada: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, R. S. Gopalan (IAS), along with Additional DGP and State Police Nodal Officer Sanjay Kumar and senior officials from the Election Commission of India (ECI), visited Nuapada on Friday to review preparations, law and order arrangements, and administrative readiness for the upcoming by-election in the 71-Nuapada Assembly Constituency. The…
Bhubaneswar: As cybercrimes continue to rise alongside India’s expanding digital landscape, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday launched the Cyber Security Awareness Campaign 2025, a month-long statewide initiative to educate citizens on safe digital practices and build a more resilient cyber ecosystem in Odisha. Launching the campaign at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has earned national acclaim for its exemplary performance under the Dharati Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Yojana, receiving the Best Performing State Award under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan from the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. The prestigious award was presented by the Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at a national event…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Police Housing and Welfare Corporation (OPHWC) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Home Department, Government of Odisha, setting an ambitious turnover target of ₹1,500 crore for the financial year 2025–26. The MoU was signed at the Home Department’s Conference Hall by Satyabrata Sahu, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary,…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Government of Odisha, on Thursday held an extensive discussion with the 6th State Finance Commission at the Conference Hall of Kharavela Bhawan to deliberate on the priorities and financial requirements for the upcoming Commission period. During the meeting, the Department presented a detailed overview of its ongoing…
Cuttack: In a heartfelt step toward holistic healing and emotional support for young patients, the Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer (AHPGIC) in Cuttack has inaugurated a Pediatric Library on the first floor of its old building. The initiative aims to create a comforting and inspiring environment for children undergoing cancer treatment. The newly…
Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Government of Odisha, held a strategic meeting today with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to explore enhanced cooperation in urban development, sustainable mobility, and resilient infrastructure planning. Chaired by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, H&UD Department, the discussion focused on deepening collaboration to accelerate Odisha’s urban transformation. Both…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday reviewed plans for the establishment of a new Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC) at Sanaghagara in Keonjhar, a flagship initiative aimed at promoting biodiversity conservation, eco-tourism, and research-based education. The proposed centre, to be developed over 134 acres, will be the second RPRC in Odisha, complementing the…
