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…
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…
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…
Chandikhole–Bhadrak NH-16 stretch to be operated for 20 years under ₹3,087 crore concession Bhubaneswar: IRB Infrastructure Trust, backed by IRB Infrastructure Developers, has emerged as the preferred bidder for the Toll-Operate-Transfer (TOT)-18 concession awarded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in Odisha. The project marks a significant expansion of IRB Group’s presence in…
State moves closer to 60% urbanisation target by 2047 Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken a major step towards expanding urban areas in the state by announcing the creation of new urban local bodies. On Monday, the government declared the formation of Notified Area Councils (NACs) in 24 towns across 14 districts, as part of…
₹6,000 crore project to boost connectivity between coastal and southern Odisha Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that the Berhampur–Jeypore road will be upgraded into a six-lane highway at an estimated cost of ₹6,000 crore. The major infrastructure project is expected to transform road connectivity between coastal Odisha and the tribal-dominated southern…
