Allowance hike announced at State-level Pala Conference; over 47,000 artists to benefit across Odisha Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for folk and traditional artists, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced an increase in the monthly allowance provided under the Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana. The announcement was made during the 48th State-level Pala…
AgriStack implementation strengthens transparency in PM-KISAN, crop insurance and procurement Bhubaneswar: Odisha has achieved a major milestone in its digital agriculture journey with the Union government approving the state’s proposals under Special Central Assistance (SCA) for the implementation of AgriStack, India’s national Digital Public Infrastructure for agriculture. With this approval, Odisha has become eligible for…
CEC combines administrative engagement with visits to major cultural and heritage sites Bhubaneswar: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Bhubaneswar on Saturday for a three-day official visit to Odisha. The visit includes key administrative engagements related to the electoral process along with visits to some of the state’s most important religious,…
State plans time-bound auction of gold blocks as part of wider mineral monetisation strategy Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has confirmed that three gold mine blocks discovered in the state contain an estimated 1,586 kilograms of gold and that the process to auction these mines is already underway. Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena shared the update…
First-ever direct international export links Kalahandi and Nabarangpur farmers with overseas buyers Bhubaneswar: In a major boost for Odisha’s agriculture sector, farmers from Kalahandi and Nabarangpur districts have successfully exported 1,000 kilograms of fresh vegetables to Dubai. The shipment, sent through Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, marks the state’s first structured and direct linkage…
Major education, security, and police infrastructure projects unveiled across Odisha Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday laid the foundation stones for development projects worth ₹250 crore at Rairakhol in Sambalpur district. The occasion marked the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, observed as Shushasan Diwas across the country….
State focuses on land reforms and innovative financing to meet urban housing demand Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening affordable housing as rapid urbanisation continues to put pressure on cities across the state. Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department, Usha Padhee, represented Odisha at a national-level workshop on…
Union Minister reviews Sambalpur Division works, sets timelines for key rail lines and passenger upgrades Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting of the East Coast Railway’s Sambalpur Division, stressing the need for speedy completion of long-pending railway projects in western Odisha. The meeting was attended…
State plans structured auctions of major and critical minerals to ensure raw material security for key industries Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is preparing to introduce an annual auction calendar for major, critical, and strategic minerals to ensure a consistent supply of raw materials for industries. The move is aimed at promoting value addition, strengthening domestic…
CM Mohan Charan Majhi says Odisha is moving towards high-precision defence manufacturing after successful Hyderabad roadshow Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the state is preparing to build a strong defence manufacturing ecosystem, marking a major shift towards high-value and strategic industries. The announcement comes after a highly successful two-day investment roadshow…
