CM Majhi launches Bhubaneswar-Jharsuguda flight

Odisha CM Launches Bhubaneswar–Jharsuguda Flight Service Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday flagged off a new flight service connecting Bhubaneswar to Jharsuguda from the Biju Patnaik International Airport. The service, operated by a 76-seater Star Air aircraft, has been introduced under the Odisha New Destination Policy with Viability Gap Funding (VGF) support. Marking […]

Odisha to establish first major MRO facility

Odisha to Set Up Eastern India’s First Major MRO Facility at BPIA Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 : In a major boost to its civil aviation sector, the Odisha Cabinet has approved the establishment of a world-class Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA), Bhubaneswar — the first such large-scale MRO in […]

Odisha to develop 38 modern model mandis

Odisha to Establish 38 Model Mandis for Farmers and Traders Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 : The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal to set up “Model Mandis” across the state, aiming to provide farmers, traders, and stakeholders with seamless, modern agricultural marketing platforms. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja said the initiative is part of a new State […]

Odisha honours 24 organ donors posthumously

Odisha Honours 24 Organ Donors with ‘Suraj Award’ on World Organ Donation Day Bhubaneswar, Aug 13 : On the occasion of World Organ Donation Day, the Odisha government posthumously honoured 24 organ donors with the prestigious ‘Suraj Award’, recognising their life-saving contributions and the courage of their families. Speaking at the event, Health and Family […]

Push for more Gram Panchayats in Odisha

Odisha Governor Suggests Study to Increase Number of Gram Panchayats Bhubaneswar, Aug 13: Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati has called for a comprehensive study to explore the possibility of increasing the number of Gram Panchayats (GPs) in the state. Chairing a review meeting of the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water (PR&DW) Department at the […]

Odisha bans ‘Harijan’ in official records

Odisha Govt Prohibits Use of Term ‘Harijan’ in Official Communication Bhubaneswar, Aug 13: The Odisha government has directed all departments, public institutions, and educational establishments to stop using the term “Harijan” in any form of official communication, records, or documents. In a notification issued by the ST & SC Development Department, officials were instructed that […]

Odisha Charts Roadmap for ITI Upgradation

Odisha Hosts Workshop to Shape ITI Upgradation Roadmap Bhubaneswar, Aug 12 – The World Skill Center, Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday hosted a high-level consultative workshop on the National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation, bringing together top policymakers, industry leaders, and training experts to chart the future of technical education in Odisha. Jointly organised by […]

Trump Faces Backlash Over Tariff Policies

Trump’s Tariff Policies Draw Criticism as Disapproval Rating Hits Year’s Highest U.S. President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has surged to 52.1 percent, marking the worst net rating of his second term, according to a new poll conducted by ActiVote between July 1 and 31. The poll indicates growing voter dissatisfaction with Trump’s economic strategies, particularly […]

Odisha CM Promotes Crop Diversification Drive

Odisha CM Urges Farmers to Adopt Crop Diversification for Higher Profits Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has called upon farmers across Odisha to adopt crop diversification and allied agricultural activities to make farming more profitable and sustainable. Speaking at a state-level event organized by the Agriculture and Farmer Empowerment Department at ICAR-SIFA on the […]

Odisha Strengthens Role in Global Trade

Odisha Emerging as Key Player in India’s Global Trade: Governor Kambhampati Odisha is steadily carving its place as a vital player in India’s international trade landscape, said Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati while addressing the World Trade Day event organized by the World Trade Center Bhubaneswar on Friday. Emphasizing the state’s immense potential, Governor Kambhampati […]