44,433 posts to be filled; single school board and free textbooks for Class 9–10 students announced Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will recruit 44,433 teachers over the next three years, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced. The decision, taken during a review meeting of the School and Mass Education Department at Lok Seva Bhawan, aims to…
POSCO and JSW Steel join hands for mega facility; CM Majhi promises Rourkela-like development in Patna area Bhubaneswar: In a historic development for Odisha’s industrial sector, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the state’s second largest steel plant will be set up in Keonjhar district. The mega facility, to be established in the mineral-rich…
Centre to procure 40,000 tonnes of nutrient-rich millet for PDS; 2,642 tonnes already lifted from Koraput and Nabarangpur Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to millet farmers of Odisha, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has, for the first time, lifted finger millet (Ragi) from the state for inclusion in the central pool. Recognised for its…
State government promises homes priced between ₹15–50 lakh for low and middle-income families Bhubaneswar: Everyday citizens in the capital city will soon have an opportunity to own homes without bearing a heavy financial burden, as the Odisha government accelerates its much-anticipated affordable housing scheme. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra announced that construction…
Focus on MSME parks in every district, stronger export network, and greater support for women entrepreneurs Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the functioning of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department at Lok Seva Bhawan and urged officials to accelerate initiatives designed to boost entrepreneurship and employment generation in Odisha. During the…
7-storey building to showcase state’s culture; plans for expansion in other cities Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has reviewed the ongoing construction of the new Odisha Bhawan in New Delhi and instructed officials to accelerate the pace of work to ensure early completion. Located in the Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave, the building is envisioned as…
Odisha govt eyes world-class, sustainable urban hub across 338 hectares Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar’s urban landscape is set for a transformational leap as the proposed Bhubaneswar New City Project moved a step forward with key deliberations held today. Avinas Misra, Chief Executive of Surbana Jurong South Asia, along with Abhisek Malhotra, Regional Director of the company, met…
Party submits memorandum to CWC, demands halt on construction until concerns are addressed Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has intensified its opposition to the Polavaram Project, submitting a detailed memorandum to the Chairman of the Central Water Commission (CWC) in New Delhi. The party has demanded a reassessment of submergence levels and a revision…
State forms survey committee; Centre’s support to be sought after feasibility report Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Government has taken a step forward in its ambitious metro rail project, informing the Centre about its plans and forming a committee to conduct feasibility surveys at various locations. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra confirmed…
New initiative aims to boost riverine tourism, create jobs, and unlock Odisha’s coastal potential Bhubaneswar: The Union Government has unveiled plans to develop four river cruise circuits in Odisha under the ambitious Cruise Bharat Mission, a project designed to tap into the state’s extensive riverine and coastal wealth. The proposed circuits include Bhitarkanika, Jobra, Lalitgiri–Udaygiri–Ratnagiri,…
