Odisha Assembly Approves Major Pay Hike for Ministers and MLAs
Four bills passed unanimously revise salaries, allowances, and pensions for serving and former legislators, effective…
Odisha Assembly Approves Major Pay Hike for Ministers and MLAs
Four bills passed unanimously revise salaries, allowances, and pensions for serving and former legislators, effective retrospectively from June 5, 2024. Bhubaneswar: In a significant decision aimed at restructuring the compensation framework for public representatives, the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed four bills increasing the salaries, allowances, and pensions of ministers, MLAs, and former legislators….
Centre Clears ₹44,771 Crore Road Development Plan for Odisha
Massive investments to upgrade National and State Highways, build a new high-speed corridor, and strengthen long-term connectivity Bhubaneswar : In a major push to Odisha’s infrastructure growth, the Union Government has approved road development projects worth ₹44,771 crore for the financial year 2025–26. The clearance from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways marks…
Odisha Signs Two MoUs to Boost Agri Value Chains and Digital Farmer Services
New partnerships aim to modernise crop value chains, expand market access, and strengthen the state’s digital extension ecosystem Bhubaneswar: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (DAFE), Government of Odisha, has signed two major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to accelerate agricultural development and enhance digital service delivery for farmers. These agreements are expected to modernise…
Veteran Educationist and Social Reformer Parshuram Samal Passes Away at 92
Jajpur, Odisha: The district of Jajpur bid farewell to one of its most respected educationists and social reformers, Parshuram Samal, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 92. He breathed his last at SUM Hospital in Bhubaneswar following age-related complications, marking the end of a remarkable life dedicated to teaching, community upliftment, and…
Nalco to Start Pottangi Bauxite Mine soon
New mining operations and refinery expansion to boost Odisha’s aluminium industry Bhubaneswar: State-owned National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco) is gearing up to begin operations at its Pottangi bauxite mines in Odisha by June next year, marking a major step in the company’s long-term expansion strategy. The move is expected to significantly strengthen Nalco’s mining capacity…
Odisha Approves Pharma & MedTech Policy 2025
New parks, major investments, and sector reforms set to accelerate healthcare, textile, and fisheries growth Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a significant step toward strengthening its healthcare and industrial ecosystem with the state cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approving the Odisha Pharma and Medical Device Policy 2025. The move aims to position the…
Raipur–Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor to Transform Connectivity and Growth in Odisha’s Tribal Heartland
Six-lane greenfield highway to cut travel time, boost trade, and unlock economic opportunities in underdeveloped districts Bhubaneswar: The upcoming six-lane Raipur–Visakhapatnam Economic Corridor (RVEC) is set to reshape connectivity and accelerate economic development across Odisha’s tribal belts as part of a major infrastructure push under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. Built at a…
Landmark MoUs, Puri Declaration Shape India’s Clean-Energy Future at GELS 2025
The two-day Global Energy Leaders Summit in Odisha brings states, industry, and global experts together for India’s first COP-style coordination platform, leading to key MoUs and the draft Puri Declaration. Bhubaneswar: India marked a significant milestone in its national clean-energy journey as the Global Energy Leaders Summit (GELS) 2025 concluded in Puri, Odisha. Positioned as…
Mayurbhanj to Host Inaugural Maharaja 7s National Rugby Tournament – MSCB Cup 2025 on December 13–14
Bhubaneswar : Mayurbhanj is set to make history with the launch of the Maharaja 7s Rugby Tournament – MSCB Cup 2025, the district’s first-ever national Rugby Sevens championship. Scheduled for December 13–14, 2025, the tournament will take place at Baripada Stadium, positioning Odisha as an emerging hotspot for competitive rugby and grassroots sports development in…
Odisha Invests ₹313 Crore to Modernise Maa Tarini Temple Area
Keonjhar’s development gets a boost with major religious, industrial, and infrastructure initiatives. Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched one of Odisha’s most ambitious religious infrastructure projects by laying the foundation stone for the integrated development of the Maa Tarini Temple in Ghatagaon, Keonjhar. The ₹313-crore project, targeted for completion within a year,…