Bhubaneswar: Amid escalating potato prices in Odisha, Food & Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra visited a potato storage facility in Aiginia on Friday to evaluate the situation and find solutions. The state has seen a sharp increase in potato prices, with retail costs soaring from Rs 30 per kg on July 20 to Rs 45-50…
Bhubaneswar: To bolster skill development and employment opportunities in Odisha, 10 organizations signed 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS). The pacts aim to provide comprehensive training to the youth under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY). Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, and Drinking Water Minister, Rabi…
Bhubaneswar: Hindalco Industries Ltd, the metal flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is poised to significantly contribute to the industrial development of Odisha with an investment exceeding Rs. 25,000 crore in various new and expansion projects within the state. During a meeting on Wednesday with the Deputy Chief Minister KV Singhdeo at his Assembly office,…
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: To boost tourism and regional development, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, announced substantial support for Odisha and other key regions in her Union Budget 2024-25 speech.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is committed to presenting a budget that truly reflects the aspirations and expectations of all sections of society. Participating in the pre-budget discussions organized at the convention hall of the Lok Seva Bhavan on Friday, the Chief Minister emphasized the importance of incorporating the views of the public…
Bhubaneswar: Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of Housing & Urban Development, convened a pivotal interactive session today at the Conference Hall of SUDA, Bhubaneswar. The session brought together senior officials including G Mathivathanan, Additional Chief Secretary, and esteemed development partners of the Housing & Urban Development department. The meeting served as a platform to celebrate and…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a financial incentive of ₹15 lakh each for ace javelin thrower Kishore Jena and hockey star Amit Rohidas, who are set to represent the state in the upcoming Paris Olympics. The announcement, made on Monday, aims to motivate the two talented athletes as they prepare for the prestigious…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen the agricultural sector, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, announced several significant measures for farmers’ welfare and development on Saturday. Key among these initiatives is the establishment of cold storage facilities across 58 subdivisions in the state, which is expected to greatly benefit farmers by preserving their produce and reducing post-harvest losses….
Bhubaneswar: To enhance disaster resilience, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 200 crore allocation for urban flood management during the first State Natural Disaster Committee meeting of 2024, held at Lok Seva Bhavan. This funding aims to bolster the city’s infrastructure and preparedness against potential flooding events. Chairing the meeting, CM Majhi underscored…
