Odisha CM Reviews Fertilizer Supply, Ensures Farmers Won’t Face Shortage Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday reviewed the state’s fertilizer supply position and assured that there will be no shortage during the current Kharif season. Chairing a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, Majhi directed district collectors to closely […]
Hong Kong Open 2025: Six Indian Shuttlers March into Pre-Quarters Hong Kong, Sep 10 — Indian badminton players had a successful day at the Li-Ning Hong Kong Open 2025, with six shuttlers advancing to the Round of 16 from their opening matches on Tuesday. In men’s singles, Ayush Shetty, fresh off his US Open title […]
Odisha Unveils Draft EV Policy 2025 to Become Electric Mobility Hub Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 — The Odisha Government on Wednesday unveiled the draft “Odisha Electric Vehicle Policy, 2025”, with a vision to transform the state into an EV hub by promoting large-scale adoption, developing charging infrastructure, and boosting research and innovation in sustainable mobility. Commerce […]
Odisha Government Launches ‘Jeevan Zindabad’ Campaign to Curb Suicides Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 — On the occasion of World Suicide Prevention Day, the Odisha Government on Tuesday launched a statewide campaign titled “Jeevan Zindabad” aimed at preventing suicides and encouraging people to adopt a positive outlook on life. The campaign focuses on mental strength, awareness, and […]
Odisha Flags Off First Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Train for 2025–26 Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 — Odisha Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo on Tuesday flagged off the first senior citizen pilgrimage train of the 2025–26 financial year, carrying 775 pilgrims from six districts to Ayodhya and Varanasi under the State Pilgrimage Scheme. Speaking at the […]
Odisha to Plant 75 Lakh Saplings on PM Modi’s 75th Birthday Bhubaneswar, Sep 9: Odisha is set to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17 with a massive plantation drive, aiming to plant 75 lakh saplings across the state, officials announced. The initiative is being described as a symbolic gift to the […]
BJD Faces Criticism After Abstaining from 2025 Vice Presidential Poll Bhubaneswar, Sep 9: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Odisha’s principal opposition party, has drawn widespread criticism after deciding to abstain from the 2025 Vice Presidential election, raising questions about its relevance at the national level. Analysts note that the decision comes almost 15 months after […]
Odisha Govt Orders Mission-Mode Repair of Potholes, Covering of Open Drains Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed all departments responsible for road maintenance within urban local body (ULB) areas to urgently repair potholes and cover open roadside drains in a mission mode. The directive, issued by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Usha Padhee, aims to […]
Odisha to Introduce 600 E-Buses to Promote Green Mobility Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards eco-friendly and sustainable urban transport, the Odisha government has decided to introduce 600 new electric buses across various urban centres in the state. The initiative aims to promote green mobility while meeting the growing demand for cleaner public transport. The […]
BMJD Alleges Over 4,000 Rape Cases in Odisha in Last 15 Months Bhubaneswar: The newly appointed President of Biju Mahila Janata Dal (BMJD), Snehangini Chhuria, alleged that more than 4,000 rape cases have been reported in Odisha over the last 15 months under the BJP government. Addressing the media, she accused the state administration of […]
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