President Murmu to embark on 6-day visit to Odisha, Chhattisgarh
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a six-day visit to Odisha and Chhattisgarh from February 2 to 7, 2026, focusing on education, tribal welfare, cultural promotion, and developmental initiatives in tribal-dominated regions, a press communique has said. The President is scheduled to arrive in Bhubaneswar on the evening of February 2, […]
Celebrate special occasions by sharing fruits with Anganwadi children: Odisha Dy CM
Bhubaneswar, Jan 27 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday appealed to citizens to mark special occasions in their lives by sharing fruits with Anganwadi children in their localities to help eliminate malnutrition in the state. She appealed to a special programme held at the State Institute for Women & Children (SIWC) in Bhubaneswar. […]
MP, AP, Karnataka, and Odisha reach semis at Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026
Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (IANS) Defending champions Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and hosts Odisha made it to the semifinals of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 with commanding performances in the quarterfinals on Day 5 of the elite competition. With Tuesday’s matches, the tournament entered the decisive knockout phase, paving the way […]
Odisha to host 3-day MPSO-2026 conclave in Bhubaneswar from Jan 21
Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (IANS) The Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will host a grand three-day Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha (MPSO-2026) conclave in Bhubaneswar beginning from January 21 onwards, with the objective of strengthening rural livelihoods by bringing prosperity to the farming community across the state. While briefing mediapersons here on Monday, Odisha’s […]
Dharmendra Pradhan offers key suggestions to strengthen education in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday suggested a four-point key action plan to strengthen the education system in Odisha. Pradhan offered the suggestions during a high-level review meeting held here in Bhubaneswar on curriculum reform and textbook development in Odisha. The meeting focused on the implementation of the National Education […]
Odisha CM inaugurates, lays foundation for 71 projects worth Rs 1,900 crore in Keonjhar
Bhubaneswar, Jan 13 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 71 projects worth over Rs 1,900 crore in Keonjhar during a programme held in the district. According to an official statement, CM Majhi laid the foundation stones for 35 projects worth Rs 1,708 crore, and inaugurated […]
PM Modi pays tribute to freedom fighter Parvati Giri in ‘Mann Ki Baat’; Odisha CM expresses gratitude
Bhubaneswar, Dec 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Odia freedom fighter and social activist Parvati Giri in his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, announcing that her birth centenary will be celebrated in January 2026. Speaking on the 129th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi stated that the […]
Odisha names Anu Garg as new Chief Secretary
Bhubaneswar, Dec 24 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday appointed Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department, Anu Garg, as the new Chief Secretary of the state, as per an official notification issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance (GA&PG) department on Wednesday. The 1991 batch Odisha cadre IAS officer Garg will replace incumbent […]
Odisha: Special Gram Sabhas to be held across PESA areas tomorrow
Bhubaneswar, Dec 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced that special Gram Sabhas will be organised on December 24 across all PESA areas in the state on the occasion of the National PESA Mahotsav. In a video message shared on the official X handle of CMO, CM Majhi extended warm greetings […]
Odisha a future-ready investment destination: CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar, Dec 19 (IANS) Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday emphasised that the state is poised to become a growth engine of India. While addressing industry leaders at the Odisha Investor Meet in Hyderabad, CM Majhi said, “Odisha is ready to be the growth engine of India, and the Odisha Investors’ Meet […]
