CM Unveils Logo; First Phase to Upgrade 2,200 Schools with Modern Classrooms, Digital Learning and Sports Infrastructure Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a major stride toward reshaping its school education system with the unveiling of the Godabarish Adarsha Vidyalaya scheme logo by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The initiative, described…
State plans iconic secretariat and Assembly complex as part of a modern, future-ready capital Bhubaneswar: Odisha is preparing for one of its biggest administrative infrastructure upgrades in decades, with the government approving plans for a state-of-the-art secretariat and a new Assembly complex. Beyond architectural grandeur, the project aims to bring transformative improvements to governance, efficiency,…
State eyes major boost to scientific learning, youth innovation, and regional research capacity Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen scientific education and innovation in Eastern India, the Odisha government is set to establish a state-of-the-art Science City in Bhubaneswar. Envisioned across 100 acres, the project aims to become a vibrant hub of science learning,…
Event to Unite Global, National, and State Energy Stakeholders Under the Theme “Powering India: Sufficiency, Balance, Innovation” Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Energy Department has officially announced the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit (GELS) 2025, a landmark international event that will be held in Puri from December 5 to 7 next year. Designed as a high-level platform for…
High-level consultation focuses on incentives, charging infrastructure, and inter-departmental synergy for sustainable transport transformation Bhubaneswar : In a decisive move to accelerate the shift toward electric mobility, the Odisha Commerce and Transport Department convened a high-level stakeholder consultation to discuss and refine the proposed amendments to the Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy. The initiative aims to…
ACS Satyabrata Sahu directs officials to prioritise land diversion, expedite statutory approvals for highways, railways and telecom works Bhubaneswar : In a decisive move to accelerate infrastructure growth, the Odisha government has directed forest officials to fast-track forest land diversion proposals and environmental clearances for critical projects, including national highways, railways, pipelines, and mobile connectivity…
Tehsildars empowered to update Record of Rights; reform aims to end years-long delays in ownership transfers Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward land governance reform, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved key amendments to the Odisha Survey and Settlement Rules, enabling faster correction and updating of historical land records across the state. The amendment empowers…
Inter-ministerial committee to oversee progress; CM Majhi emphasises speed, scale and quality in infrastructure rollout Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward achieving holistic rural development, the Odisha government has unveiled Mission PoWaR (Power, Water and Roads) — an integrated initiative aimed at providing uninterrupted electricity, clean drinking water, and last-mile road connectivity across the…
Battle Over Forest Access Road Pits Industry Against Conservation Concerns Bhubaneswar : The Orissa High Court reserved its judgment on a crucial case that could shape the future of mining operations in forest-linked areas of Odisha. The single-judge bench of Justice S.K. Panigrahi heard final arguments in a petition filed by Jindal Steel Limited (JSL),…
State’s MSP procurement, processing push, and farmer-centric support place Odisha at the forefront of a lucrative Shree Anna economy Bhubaneswar : Odisha’s millet movement—already celebrated as a social and nutritional success—is increasingly proving to be a profit-driven model for farmers, earning high praise from Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Speaking at…
