Districts asked to prioritise house-site distribution as thousands await land allocation Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued a strong directive to all district administrations to quickly allot land to landless families who have been sanctioned houses under central rural housing schemes. The Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department has instructed district collectors to treat the…
State aims to integrate football training into schools and build a strong district-level feeder network Bhubaneswar: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Odisha government have begun discussions to renew the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy in the state, while also planning a major expansion of grassroots football development. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey met senior state…
At the Odisha Industrial Conclave 2025, the Chief Minister highlights fast project approvals, strong infrastructure spending, and women-led entrepreneurship as key drivers of MSME growth. Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is strengthening its vision to position the state as the MSME gateway of eastern India, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said while addressing the Odisha Industrial…
The 301-km rail project will link coastal and western Odisha, improve travel, support trade, and ensure wildlife protection through eco-friendly engineering. Bhubaneswar: Odisha is moving closer to a major upgrade in its rail infrastructure with the 301-km Khurda Road–Balangir New Railway Line, a long-awaited project that aims to connect coastal Odisha with its western districts….
State pushes for integrated logistics, faster clearances and coordinated development using a unified digital platform Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Commerce & Transport Department today organised an important workshop on PM GatiShakti, focusing on strengthening coordinated, data-driven and future-ready infrastructure development across the State. The session highlighted how adopting a Geo-Spatial Logistics Planning Framework can transform the…
Government focuses on farmers, education, welfare schemes and infrastructure while maintaining financial discipline Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented a supplementary budget of Rs 17,440 crore in the Odisha Assembly for the 2025–26 financial year. The additional allocation aims to fund the completion of important ongoing projects and strengthen development and welfare programmes across…
State earns this honor for showcasing innovation, culture and investment potential Bhubaneswar: Odisha has secured the First Prize for Excellence in Display at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from November 14 to 27. The state received the prestigious Gold Medal from the India Trade Promotion…
New scholarship to help SC/ST students pursue postgraduate and PhD studies abroad Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department launched the Videsh Siksha Bruti Scheme, a major initiative aimed at helping meritorious SC and ST students study in top foreign universities. The scheme will come into effect from the 2025–26 academic session. A support system for global…
Delay-hit project sees third tender call; first 160 km to cost nearly Rs 5,000 crore Bhubaneswar: The long-pending Odisha coastal highway project has received fresh momentum, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) inviting new bids for the first phase covering 160.18 km. The project, estimated at Rs 4,961.6 crore, marks the third tender…
Chief Secretary stresses decentralised planning and stronger partnerships as Odisha prepares for climate risks, livelihood shifts and demographic change. Bhubaneswar: Odisha must chart its next decade of development through deeper collaboration and stronger community participation, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja said while inaugurating the 6th Odisha Vikash Conclave (OVC) 2025. Addressing policymakers, experts and civil society…
