The Odisha government has announced an ambitious plan to plant nearly 1.9 million palm trees this fiscal year as a measure to protect its citizens from lightning strikes. This initiative comes in response to the alarming number of deaths caused by lightning in the state, with 3,790 fatalities recorded over the past 11 years, 90%…
The Odisha government is working towards increasing the social security pensions for persons with disabilities, widows, and senior citizens to ₹3,000 per month, announced Minister Nityananda Gond on Tuesday. Gond, the Minister of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, stated that efforts are underway to estimate the budgetary requirements for this significant hike….
The Odisha government on Thursday approved investment proposals worth ₹903.41 crore aimed at boosting the renewable energy sector. These approvals are part of the state’s broader goal to achieve a 10 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030. The Energy Department’s single window committee greenlit several key projects, including a 48 MW wind energy project by…
In response to alarming reports of unqualified individuals posing as medical professionals, the Odisha government has launched a stringent verification process for doctors and specialists involved in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) healthcare services. All Chief District Medical Officers (CDMOs), Public Health Officers (PHOs), and relevant Directors have been instructed to rigorously check the credentials of these…
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on June 30 that Odisha will receive ₹1 lakh crore worth of new railway projects over the next five years. This announcement came during a felicitation program organized by the Odisha BJP in Bhubaneswar to honor the party’s 20 MPs and 78 MLAs elected in the recent Lok Sabha and…
In a landmark move, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a direct grievance-redressal process on Monday, marking the first such initiative by an Odisha CM in 15 years. This new endeavor aims to address citizen complaints effectively and transparently. Majhi’s sessions will be held every Monday, a significant step since former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik…
