Odisha CM announces Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for kin of two devotees who died during Rath Yatra
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh each for the next of kin of the two devotees who died during this year’s Rath Yatra in Puri on July 16. The decision was announced through a post on the official X handle of the […]
NITI Aayog ranks Gujarat, Maha, TN, Goa, Odisha as top performers
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Odisha have emerged as the most investor‑friendly states as per the “Investment Friendliness Index (IFI)” released by NITI Aayog on Friday. The IFI was announced in the 2025‑26 Union Budget to strengthen competitive and cooperative federalism by promoting reforms and fostering a conducive investment […]
Odisha govt signs pact with IFC to strengthen PPP ecosystem
Bhubaneswar, July 17 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday signed a Programmatic Transaction Advisory Services Agreement (TASA) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to strengthen the state’s Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) ecosystem and attract private investment in key infrastructure sectors. The agreement was signed during a ceremony held here under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary of […]
Atal Innovation Mission launches drive to boost Odisha’s startup ecosystem
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) As Eastern India continues to emerge as a vibrant hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, Regional AIM Sumvaad-East Chapter 2026, organised by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, on Monday as part of its ongoing regional Sumvaad series, brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and the startup ecosystem to […]
Odia cinema is state’s cultural identity, new film policy soon: Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar, June 26 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said Odia cinema is a symbol of the state’s cultural identity, reiterating that the Odisha government will soon introduce a new Film Policy to ensure the holistic development of the Odia film industry and provide greater security and support to artists. Addressing the 35th […]
CM Majhi reviews security, preparations for President Murmu and PM Modi’s Odisha visit
Bhubaneswar, June 16 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday held a high-level review meeting in Bhubaneswar to assess security arrangements and administrative preparations for the upcoming high-profile visit of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the state on June 19 and 20. Both PM Modi and President Murmu will […]
Odisha CM launches Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana on BJP-led state govt’s 2nd anniversary
Bhubaneswar, June 12 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday launched the Mukhyamantri Annapurna Yojana on the occasion of the BJP government’s completion of two years in office, stating that the scheme has been introduced with the objective of ensuring that no family in Odisha goes hungry, no child suffers from malnutrition and no […]
Odisha: OPSC declares OCS-2024 results; 200 candidates clear examination
Bhubaneswar, May 26 (IANS) The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) on Tuesday declared the results of the Odisha Civil Services Examination-2024, with 200 candidates, including 78 women, successfully clearing the examination. As per the notification issued by the commission, among the successful candidates, 70 belong to the unreserved category, including 30 women; 35 candidates, including […]
Odisha targets universal piped water supply by March 2027
Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) Odisha Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water (PR&DW) Minister Rabi Narayan Naik on Thursday reiterated the state government’s commitment to providing piped drinking water facilities to all villages in Odisha by March 2027, stating that all necessary measures are being taken to achieve the target. The minister made the remarks […]
BJD MP Sasmit Patra urges CEC to ensure transparent, error-free SIR process in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 14 (IANS) In the wake of the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) announcement regarding the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Phase-III exercise in 16 states and three Union Territories, including Odisha, senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra on Thursday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) […]
