In a strategic move to enhance disaster preparedness and mitigate urban flooding, the newly-formed BJP administration in Odisha has allocated ₹200 crore for these critical initiatives. The decision was made during a comprehensive natural disaster management committee meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The government plans to expand…
The Odisha Police is set to introduce AI-powered technology for the first time to manage traffic during the upcoming Rath Yatra, marking a significant technological advancement in the event’s history. In partnership with Odisha-based leading drone tech and AI company IG Drones, supported by StartUp Odisha, this initiative aims to enhance traffic and crowd management…
Coca-Cola India, in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has successfully empowered over 14,000 retailers in Odisha through the Super Power Retailer Program. Launched on October 15, 2023, by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, this initiative aims to transform the retail landscape in the state…
The Odisha government has announced an ambitious plan to plant nearly 1.9 million palm trees this fiscal year as a measure to protect its citizens from lightning strikes. This initiative comes in response to the alarming number of deaths caused by lightning in the state, with 3,790 fatalities recorded over the past 11 years, 90%…
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…
