Odisha Leads Nation in Lakhpati Didi

Odisha Tops India Under Lakhpati Didi Initiative, Empowering Over 14 Lakh Rural Women Bhubaneswar, April 17 : In a remarkable achievement, Odisha has secured the top position in India under the central government’s Lakhpati Didi Initiative, a flagship mission aimed at enabling rural women to earn an annual income of Rs. 1 lakh or more […]

PM Vishwakarma Conclave Boosts Odisha MSMEs

PM Vishwakarma-National SC-ST Hub Conclave Held in Baripada, Odisha Baripada, April 16, 2025 – The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organized the ‘PM Vishwakarma – National SC-ST Hub Conclave’ today at the Convention Hall, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha. The event aimed to promote and […]

TPCODL Boosts Power Infrastructure in Cuttack

TPCODL Commissions Key Infrastructure Projects to Strengthen Power Supply in Cuttack Cuttack, Odisha – In a significant move towards ensuring reliable electricity to the residents of Cuttack, TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) has successfully commissioned two major infrastructure projects in the region. A new Primary Substation has been established at Manguli, which is set […]

Odisha ULBs Directed to Install CCTV

Odisha Directs All ULBs to Install CCTV for Improved Staff Accountability Bhubaneswar, Apr 15 – In a bid to strengthen transparency, discipline, and citizen-centric governance, the Odisha government has directed all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the state to install CCTV surveillance systems within their office premises. The directive aims to closely monitor staff conduct […]

Akhilesh Yadav Seeks ED Abolition, Alleges Misuse

Akhilesh Yadav Demands Abolition of ED, Alleges BJP Misuse Against Opposition Bhubaneswar, Apr 16 – Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday called for the abolition of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), alleging that the central agency is being used by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to harass opposition leaders and suppress dissenting voices. […]

Odisha Extends Interest-Free-Loan Scheme for Women

Odisha Government Extends Interest-Free Loan Scheme for Women Self-Help Groups Bhubaneswar, April 15 – In a significant move to empower women and foster entrepreneurship, the Odisha government has decided to extend its interest-free loan scheme for women self-help groups (SHGs) in the state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi gave his approval to the proposal on […]

Odisha CM Approves 2,500 New Home Guards

Odisha CM Approves Creation of 2,500 New Home Guard Posts to Strengthen Law and Order Bhubaneswar, April 15 — In a significant move to bolster the state’s security infrastructure, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday approved the creation of 2,500 new Home Guard posts. This decision aims to strengthen law and order in […]

CM Majhi Condemns Biju Statue Burning

Odisha CM Condemns Burning of Biju Patnaik’s Statue, Vows Strict Action Bhubaneswar, April 15 (UNI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has strongly condemned the burning of a statue of legendary leader Biju Patnaik in Patnagarh, Balangir district, calling the act cowardly and deeply disrespectful. Expressing sorrow over the incident, CM Majhi said such actions […]

Climate Change Threatens India’s Food Security

Climate Change Threatens Food Security, Says Expert at Bhubaneswar Meet Bhubaneswar, April 15 (UNI): Climate change poses a serious threat to food security, human health, and water resources, said Prof. Uma Charan Mohanty, President of the Science for Common People Society (SCOPES), at a recent executive committee meeting held at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) deemed […]

Odisha Mandates AI Training for Officers

Odisha Government Mandates Foundational AI Training for All Officers Bhubaneswar, April 15 : In a significant step towards building a future-ready and digitally proficient administrative workforce, the Odisha government has made it mandatory for all state officers to complete at least one foundational course on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The directive was issued by Chief Secretary […]