Odisha prepares for IMW 2025 with new maritime policies and strategic partnerships
Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (IANS) Odisha will formally unveil the Odisha Inland Vessel Rules, 2025 and sign strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key agencies during India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, aiming to boost inland water transport, infrastructure, and tourism. The India Maritime Week 2025 will be held in Mumbai from October 27 to 31. As […]
Odisha CM reviews law and order, warns of attempts to tarnish state’s peaceful image
Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (IANS) Amid the allegations of deteriorating law and order situation in the state following the communal tension in Cuttack and killing of BJP leader in Berhampur, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the Home Department portfolio, on Wednesday asserted that some vested interest groups are attempting to tarnish the image […]
Odisha: CM Mohan Majhi expresses grief over landslide and flood deaths; announces aid
Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday expressed grief over the death of two persons caused by flooding and a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Gajapati district on October 2. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Trinath Nayak of Bastriguda Gram Panchayat and Lakshman Nayak of Meripalli Gram Panchayat […]
Congress emerging as principal opposition in Odisha: KC Venugopal
Bhubaneswar, Sep 14 (IANS) AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal claimed on Sunday that Congress is playing the role of the opposition party in Odisha. Speaking to media persons here on Sunday, Venugopal said, “We are very much into the fight against the BJP government in Central and at the state. Today, we also emphasised […]
Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati stresses need to promote Agri-Entrepreneurs in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Aug 24 (IANS) Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday emphasised the need to create agri-entrepreneurs in the state and provide them with a robust ecosystem to develop and grow. While addressing the 64th Foundation Day celebrations of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) here, Governor Kambhampati on Sunday urged the […]
National Women’s Hockey League: Odisha, Haryana and Mizoram win on Day 4
Ranchi, March 22 (IANS) Top contenders Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Haryana and Hockey Mizoram had fruitful outings as they won their respective matches on the fourth day of the Final Phase of the National Women’s Hockey League 2024-2025 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda International Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. In the first […]
Odisha govt approves industrial projects worth Rs 6,117 crore
Bhubaneswar, March 17 (IANS) The Odisha government on Monday approved investment proposals worth Rs 6,117 crore. The approved industrial projects are expected to further strengthen the state’s position as a premier investment destination in the country. The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) in its 135th meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has […]
Odisha launches International Student Facilitation Cell to address concerns of foreign students
Bhubaneswar, March 6 (IANS) Following the recent controversy over the alleged suicide of female Nepali student and mistreatment of other students from the Himalayan country by the KIIT University authorities in Bhubaneswar, the Odisha Higher Education department on Thursday announced about launching of a dedicated International Student Facilitation Cell to address issues concerning foreign students […]
Odisha Deputy CM interacts with women students
Bhubaneswar, March 2 (IANS) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Sunday held direct interaction with women students during a special programme at the Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar. Parida held discussions with the women students on various important topics related to women, including women empowerment, sexual violence, the role of women in politics, mental […]
Odisha CM takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam
Bhubaneswar, Feb 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday took a holy dip at Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of Maha Kumbh. Speaking to media persons on the occasion, the Chief Minister said: “It is an extraordinary privilege and a deeply spiritual experience to witness the sacred […]
