2025 rules define recruitment process, cadre structure, and uniform pay for ministerial staff in Finance Department offices Bhubaneswar – The Odisha government has introduced the Odisha Ministerial Services (Commercial Taxes & GST Range and Sub-ordinate Offices) Rules, 2025 to regulate recruitment procedures and service conditions for personnel in the Commercial Taxes and GST Organisation under…
Renowned economist urges stronger state capacity, decentralization, and efficient welfare execution to unlock India’s full growth potential Bhubaneswar – Globally acclaimed economist and author Karthik Muralidharan, known for his expertise in education, public administration, and evidence-based policymaking, presented his latest research findings in Odisha during an interactive session at the Kharavela Bhawan conference hall on…
Retail inflation drops to -0.30% amid easing costs; state now India’s third cheapest market Bhubaneswar: In a rare and welcome shift, Odisha has recorded deflation for the first time in years, with retail prices falling in July instead of rising. The decline has been reflected in the latest retail inflation figures, showing that overall costs…
574 km coastline to be leveraged for marine biotech, eco-tourism, and livelihood creation Bhubaneswar: In a landmark step towards marine biotechnology and sustainable coastal development, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday unveiled the Odisha Marine Biotechnology Research & Innovation Corridor (OMBRIC). Conceived by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Odisha, this ambitious…
Centre reveals 11 districts still lagging in industrialisation; MSMEs employ over 20 lakh people Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, is working to ensure that industrialisation reaches every district in the state. However, data presented in Parliament shows that 11 districts continue to lag behind in industrial development. These include…
Deputy CM reviews progress, directs faster grievance resolution and vendor accountability Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s transition towards a clean and sustainable energy future received fresh impetus on Monday as Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmer’s Empowerment, Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo reviewed the progress of flagship schemes under the Energy Department — PM Surya…
Khelo India Scheme leads the charge in enhancing local training and infrastructure Bhubaneswar: In a significant push for grassroots sports development in Odisha, the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved the appointment of 31 coaches for the state. Union Sports Minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya, in a Lok Sabha session on Monday, announced…
Gokulananda Mallik urges officials to boost women entrepreneurship in the state Bhubaneswar: Odisha currently ranks 13th in the country in terms of the number of women-led enterprises in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector — a position that officials admit is far from encouraging. MSME Minister Gokulananda Mallik emphasized the need to create…
99 out of 151 pending issues resolved; forest clearances and encroachments on NH under scrutiny Bhubaneswar: A high-level inter-departmental coordination meeting was convened on Tuesday at Lok Seva Bhawan to fast-track the implementation of Odisha’s Mega Piped Water Supply (PWS) Projects. The meeting, chaired by the Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, aimed to ensure the timely…
State scores 41, placed 7th nationally; lacks progress in patenting and EV infrastructure Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s performance in electric vehicle (EV) mobility and adoption remains underwhelming compared to several other Indian states, as per the latest index released by NITI Aayog. The state scored a total of 41 points and was ranked 7th nationally, falling into…
