Bhubaneswar Bypass Project Gets Centre’s Nod: CM Majhi Thanks PM Modi, Nitin Gadkari

Bhubaneswar is set to witness a transformative infrastructure boost with the Centre approving a ₹8,307.74 crore 6-lane Capital Region Ring Road project to decongest urban traffic and accelerate Odisha’s economic growth. Bhubaneswar : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves ₹300-Crore Scheme to Establish Model Mandis Across State

38 new facilities to be developed in first phase; project aims to modernise agricultural marketing and boost farmer incomes Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards transforming the agricultural marketing system, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal from the Cooperation Department to launch a new State Plan Scheme for establishing “Model Mandis” across the…

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Madhuri Dixit Joins Odisha’s National Handloom Day Celebration

State-level event highlights India’s handloom heritage and future innovation Bhubaneswar: As India marked the 11th National Handloom Day on August 7, renowned Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit graced the state-level celebration held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. Her presence added glamour and renewed attention to the nation’s proud handloom legacy and the countless artisans behind it….

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Odisha CM to Present 2025-26 Budget with Focus on Growth, Welfare, and Infrastructure

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the Finance portfolio, is set to present the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly on Monday. The upcoming budget is expected to focus on economic growth while strengthening key welfare initiatives and infrastructure development. With heightened anticipation, discussions are ongoing regarding…

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Odisha CM Lauds ‘Zero Income Tax’ in Budget 2025-26, Opposition Criticizes Job & Price Measures

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has hailed the Union Budget 2025-26, particularly the provision for “zero income tax” up to ₹12 lakh per annum, calling it a “visionary step” that will empower citizens and bolster the economy. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Majhi stated that the move…

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Odisha Govt Allocates ₹200 Cr for Urban Flood Mitigation and Disaster Preparedness

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…

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Manoj Ahuja Appointed as Odisha’s New Chief Secretary

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…

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