The Odisha government is working towards increasing the social security pensions for persons with disabilities, widows, and senior citizens to ₹3,000 per month, announced Minister Nityananda Gond on Tuesday. Gond, the Minister of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, stated that efforts are underway to estimate the budgetary requirements for this significant hike….
The Odisha government on Thursday approved investment proposals worth ₹903.41 crore aimed at boosting the renewable energy sector. These approvals are part of the state’s broader goal to achieve a 10 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030. The Energy Department’s single window committee greenlit several key projects, including a 48 MW wind energy project by…
In response to alarming reports of unqualified individuals posing as medical professionals, the Odisha government has launched a stringent verification process for doctors and specialists involved in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) healthcare services. All Chief District Medical Officers (CDMOs), Public Health Officers (PHOs), and relevant Directors have been instructed to rigorously check the credentials of these…
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on June 30 that Odisha will receive ₹1 lakh crore worth of new railway projects over the next five years. This announcement came during a felicitation program organized by the Odisha BJP in Bhubaneswar to honor the party’s 20 MPs and 78 MLAs elected in the recent Lok Sabha and…
In a landmark move, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a direct grievance-redressal process on Monday, marking the first such initiative by an Odisha CM in 15 years. This new endeavor aims to address citizen complaints effectively and transparently. Majhi’s sessions will be held every Monday, a significant step since former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik…
In a breathtaking display of cricket, India emerged victorious over South Africa by seven runs in a dramatic men’s T20 World Cup final, ending a 13-year wait for the cricket-obsessed nation since its last World Cup triumph. Setting a daunting target of 177, the highest ever score in a men’s T20 final, India’s innings was…
As the new BJP government under Chief Minister Mohan Majhi takes the reins in Odisha, a fresh approach to economic development is imperative. One of the most promising avenues for achieving this is through fostering a robust startup ecosystem. The dynamics of startups in Odisha, coupled with the state’s supportive policies, present a unique opportunity…
India, home to the fifth-largest coal reserves globally, has achieved a significant reduction in its dependence on imported coal over the past decade. As the second-largest consumer of coal worldwide, India’s economic growth has driven substantial demand, particularly for industries requiring coking and high-grade thermal coal, which are not abundantly available domestically. Historically, India’s coal…
The newly formed BJP government in Odisha has named Manoj Ahuja, a 1990-batch IAS officer of Odisha cadre, as the state’s new chief secretary following the retirement of Pradeep Kumar Jena on June 30. Alongside his role as chief secretary, Ahuja has also been appointed as the secretary of the general administration department. Hailing from…
The long-standing occupancy of various posts at Odisha’s Lok Seva Bhawan by Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officers has come under scrutiny, with allegations that several officials have been deeply involved in party activities. Questions have arisen regarding whether these positions were retained due to merit or political favoritism, particularly following the recent formation of the…
