Odisha Pushes Dropout Reduction, Quality Education

Odisha CM Highlights Dropout Reduction and Quality Education as Top Priorities Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi underscored that drastically reducing the dropout rate and ensuring quality education remain the two biggest challenges facing the state’s education system. Speaking at the State-Level Teachers’ Day Celebration and the Chief Minister’s Education Award Ceremony in Bhubaneswar, […]

BJD seeks GST-waiver on kendu-leaf, handloom

BJD demands full GST exemption on kendu leaves, handloom products Bhubaneswar, Sept 4: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday demanded complete GST exemption on kendu leaves and handloom products, arguing that the revised tax rates announced by the Centre fail to provide meaningful relief to poor collectors and weavers.Briefing reporters, BJD Senior Vice Presidents […]

Odisha unveils semiconductor hub vision

Odisha poised to become India’s next semiconductor hub: CM Majhi Bhubaneswar, Sept 3: Odisha has unveiled an ambitious vision to emerge as India’s next powerhouse in semiconductors and advanced electronics, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced at SEMICON India 2025 in New Delhi. Majhi said Odisha signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹2,655 crore at […]

GST reforms to benefit farmers, traders: CM

GST reforms to benefit farmers, traders and middle-class: Odisha CM Bhubaneswar, Sept 4: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday said that the reforms approved in the 56th GST Council meeting will directly benefit farmers, MSMEs, small traders and middle-class families. Attending the meeting in New Delhi chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, […]

Historic Step: Odisha Gets More MBBS Seats

Odisha CM Thanks PM, Nadda for MBBS Seat Approval in Two Medical Colleges Bhubaneswar, Sept 3: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda for approving admissions to 100 MBBS seats each in two newly established medical colleges of […]

AVVY Brings Healthcare-Relief to Odisha Seniors

AVVY Emerges as Lifeline for Odisha’s Senior Citizens Bhubaneswar, Sept 3 : The Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana (AVVY), launched by the Odisha Government earlier this year, has quickly become a boon for senior citizens, officials said on Tuesday. Within just five months of its rollout on April 11, 2025, nearly 5.82 lakh senior citizens from […]

Jagannath Temple Panel Approves Devotee Queue

Sri Jagannath Temple Committee Approves Queue System for Devotees Puri, Sept 3 : The newly formed Sri Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (MC) on Tuesday approved the introduction of a queue system at the 12th-century shrine to streamline darshan for devotees. The system will be introduced on a trial basis, with elevated platforms to ensure smooth […]

Tata Power-led Odisha Discoms Launch One-Kilowatt Rooftop Solar Adoption Scheme under ULA Model

Consumers have to make an upfront payment of just Rs 5000 for 1 KW rooftop solar system Cumulative subsidy of Rs 55,000 is being offered by Central and State Governments Bhubaneswar : The Tata Power-led Odisha Discoms announced the launch of a special one-kilowatt Rooftop Solar (RTS) scheme under the innovative Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) Model, […]

Mega Promotion of PM-KUSUM and PMSGMBY by TPCODL

TPCODL has been actively promoting flagship Government of India programs such as PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) to encourage the adoption of clean and affordable energy. Through awareness campaigns, outreach programs and consumer interaction drives, TPCODL is guiding households on the benefits of rooftop solar and decentralized solar energy solutions. Special […]

Jagannath Temple opens breastfeeding facility for mothers

Sri Jagannath Temple Introduces Breastfeeding Facility for Mothers Puri, Sept 2 : In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Sri Jagannath Temple Administration has introduced a dedicated breastfeeding facility inside the Srimandir to support mothers visiting with infants. Temple Chief Administrator Arabind Padhee said many mothers had expressed discomfort in breastfeeding amid the large crowds during darshan. […]