Focus on improved connectivity, economic growth, and better passenger services In a significant push for the state’s infrastructure development, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi. The two leaders held detailed discussions regarding the expansion and modernization of railway infrastructure across Odisha. According to official…
State-level workshop in Bhubaneswar kickstarts Odisha Police’s intensified campaign against growing cyber threats In a strategic step to combat the growing challenge of cyber crimes, the Odisha government has approved the establishment of 20 new cyber crime and economic offence police stations across the state. This announcement was made by Director General of Police (DGP)…
In a strategic push to curb road fatalities, the Odisha government is set to launch the Zero Accident Development (ZAD) program—a flagship initiative aimed at achieving substantial reductions in traffic-related deaths and injuries across the state. The decision was solidified during a high-level review meeting held on Saturday, chaired by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce…
State government opts for underground metro plan instead of elevated tracks to address rising congestion and population growth in Odisha’s capital The Odisha government has decided to implement an underground metro rail system in Bhubaneswar, aligning it with models seen in major cities like Delhi and Kolkata. This marks a major shift from the earlier…
First BJP Chief Minister of Odisha Shares State’s Development Blueprint and Pledges Commitment to ‘Viksit Bharat’ Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday presented his government’s development-focused vision and key initiatives at the NDA Chief Ministers’ meeting held in New Delhi. The conclave, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, brought together leaders from BJP…
Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a slew of development initiatives worth ₹133.65 crore in Kamakhyanagar, Dhenkanal district. The projects, aimed at enhancing educational infrastructure and regional connectivity, are expected to drive socio-economic transformation in this central Odisha region. A significant milestone was the inauguration of a…
Hirakud, Bargarh Road, and Panposh Stations to See Major Upgrades Under Amrit Bharat Scheme In a significant push towards modernizing railway infrastructure in Odisha, Indian Railways has sanctioned 60.93 crore for the redevelopment of three key railway stations—Hirakud, Bargarh Road, and Panposh (Rourkela)—under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The East Coast Railway (ECoR) announced the…
Key changes in Odisha’s administrative structure include new leadership in I\&PR and PM Poshan programmes In a significant administrative reshuffle at the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) level, Anuj Kumar Das Pattnaik has been appointed as the new Director of the Information and Public Relations (I\&PR) Department. The change was officially notified by the state government…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday led a high-level review of major urban infrastructure projects aimed at decongesting traffic and beautifying the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Twin City region. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, focused on the progress and planning of key initiatives under the Works Department. Among the flagship projects reviewed was the…
In a decisive step toward advancing inclusive growth, the Odisha government has set an ambitious credit target of ₹2.52 lakh crore for the financial year 2025–26. The announcement was made at the 179th State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) meeting held in Bhubaneswar, with participation from top officials of the RBI, NABARD, and key stakeholders from…
