State aims to become a Green Energy State by 2036 with major push for renewable power and sustainable development Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a major step toward clean energy leadership as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Global Energy Leaders’ Summit 2025 (GELS 2025) in Puri on Saturday . The Chief Minister said the state…
State focuses on better utilisation, basic services, and long-term development in mining-affected districts Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi instructed all departmental secretaries to submit the annual and audit reports of every District Mineral Foundation (DMF). The directive came during a high-level review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar to evaluate the…
Odisha targets USD 500 billion economy; major industrial, infrastructure push announced Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the ‘Samruddha Odisha 2036 Conclave’ organised by the Utkal Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UCCIL) in Bhubaneswar on November 25, 2025, outlining an ambitious growth vision for the state over the next decade. During his address,…
Key amendments to recruitment rules approved ahead of Winter Assembly Session Bhubaneswar: In a significant prelude to the upcoming Winter Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, the state Cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi approved three major proposals, including a supplementary budget of around ₹10,000 crore for the financial year 2025–26. The meeting…
CM Majhi highlights Assembly’s digital leadership, rich cultural heritage, and 89-year democratic legacy as delegates from 12 nations visit Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar: Odisha positioned itself firmly on the global democratic map today as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi welcomed 40 young parliamentary representatives from 12 countries at Lok Seva Bhawan. The interaction, held under the 37th…
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,…
Move aligns with state’s Data Centre Policy 2022, boosting digital ecosystem Bhubaneswar : In a major boost to Odisha’s technology infrastructure, software giant Zoho Corporation has announced plans to establish a new data centre in Khordha with an investment of ₹306 crore. The development comes after the state government approved the proposal under the Odisha…
Godabarisha Adarsha Vidyalaya scheme to boost quality education at gram panchayat level Bhubaneswar : The Odisha cabinet approved an outlay of Rs 12,000 crore for setting up 2,200 model schools under the Godabarisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (GAV) scheme. The ambitious project will be implemented over three years, from 2025-26 to 2027-28, with the goal of revamping…
New sanction limits aim to accelerate project approvals, ensure timely bill processing, and boost grassroots governance efficiency Bhubaneswar: In a major move to strengthen grassroots governance and accelerate developmental works, the Odisha Cabinet approved a proposal of the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department to enhance the financial powers of officers for both technical sanction…
800-acre project planned under Bhubaneswar Development Plan Area, Rs 8,179 crore investment projected over 15 years Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet cleared five major proposals, with the highlight being the in-principle approval of the ambitious “New City Development Scheme.” The project, spread over nearly 800 acres across Gothapatna, Malipada, and Daspur mauzas, seeks to create a…
