Rural Development Department directed to ensure quality, timely execution, and efficient fund utilisation Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for rural connectivity and infrastructure development in the state. He has set a target for the Rural Development Department to construct 30,000 kilometres of roads and 500 bridges over the…
New coaches promise safer, faster, and more comfortable journeys for passengers Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar–Junagarh Road–Bhubaneswar Express (20837/20838) is set to provide passengers with a significantly improved travel experience, as the train has now been fully converted to Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. The upgraded service will begin operations from Bhubaneswar on August 25, 2025, and…
New system to boost safety, efficiency, and freight movement to Paradeep Port Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railways (ECoR) has achieved a major milestone by commissioning a state-of-the-art Automatic Signalling System on the Cuttack–Paradeep section (83 km) of the Talcher–Paradeep Freight Corridor under the Khurda Road Division. The project marks a significant step in the modernization…
Chief Secretary calls for effective implementation to boost milk production and farmer empowerment Bhubaneswar : Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja reviewed the progress of the Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana, Odisha’s flagship scheme designed to enhance milk production and strengthen the financial base of farmers engaged in cattle rearing. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, highlighted both…
Collaboration to establish Centres of Excellence, attract startups, and promote clinical entrepreneurship Bhubaneswar: In a landmark step towards advancing healthcare innovation and nurturing clinical entrepreneurship, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, has entered into a strategic partnership with KIIT-Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI) and Bhubaneswar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster (BCKIC) Foundation. The Memorandum…
Government aims to transform state into a premier global tourism hub Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards positioning Odisha as a world-class tourism destination, the state government signed three significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with premier national and international institutions. The agreements focus on heritage conservation, development of adventure tourism, and revival of Buddhist pilgrimage…
State to host unique Centre for Species Survival: Asian Elephant at Chandaka Bhubaneswar : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the International Workshop on Best Practices in Human-Elephant Coexistence in Bhubaneswar, urging experts, policymakers, and conservationists from across the globe to work together for peaceful coexistence between humans and elephants. Marking a historic step…
Super-specialist doctors from SCB Medical College provide critical care in remote district through CM’s flagship healthcare scheme Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government’s flagship healthcare initiative, “Mukhya Mantri Bayu Swasthya Seva,” has brought much-needed specialist medical care to one of the state’s remotest regions. A special medical camp held at the Malkangiri District Headquarters Hospital from…
State achieves 83% fund use in watershed development, earns praise from Union Agriculture Minister Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as the best-performing state in India in the utilisation of funds under the Watershed Development Component of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana 2.0 (WDC-PMKSY 2.0). The achievement was highlighted during a review meeting chaired by Union…
Home Department transfers and reassigns senior officers across Commissionerate, Vigilance, EOW, and State Police Headquarters Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday announced a significant reshuffle in the police administration, transferring and reassigning several senior officers across key positions. The Home Department issued a formal notification detailing the changes, which are aimed at streamlining the force’s…
