PMGSY-IV Launched in Odisha with ₹1,700 Cr Boost to Rural Connectivity Bhubaneswar, May 1: Odisha on Friday launched Phase IV of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV), marking a significant push to enhance rural connectivity and infrastructure across the state. The programme was inaugurated in Rayagada in the presence of Union Agriculture and Rural […]
Bhitarkanika National Park Shut Till July 31 for Crocodile Breeding Bhitarkanika National Park will remain closed to tourists and local visitors from May 1 to July 31 as part of an annual conservation measure to protect estuarine crocodiles during their breeding and nesting season. Officials from the Rajnagar Mangrove Forest Division said the temporary restriction […]
Naveen Patnaik Demands Rs 800 Daily Wage, Targets BJP on Labour Welfare Bhubaneswar, May 1: Naveen Patnaik, president of the Biju Janata Dal and Leader of Opposition in Odisha, on Friday demanded that the minimum wage for workers in the state be increased to Rs 800 per day, citing rising prices and the growing cost […]
Odisha CM pays tribute to Pandit Raghunath Murmu on 121st birth anniversary Bhubaneswar, May 1: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday paid rich tributes to Pandit Raghunath Murmu on his 121st birth anniversary, remembering his monumental contribution to the Santali language and culture. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister hailed Murmu as […]
Odisha Congress to Intensify Stir Over Women’s Reservation Implementation Bhubaneswar, Apr 30: The Odisha unit of the Congress on Thursday announced a statewide intensification of its agitation against the BJP, accusing the ruling party of misleading the public over the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act passed in 2023. Addressing a Mahila Congress rally and […]
Odisha approves ₹3,877 crore investment proposals, 7,565 jobs expected Bhubaneswar, Apr 21: The Odisha government on Tuesday cleared 18 investment proposals worth ₹3,877 crore, paving the way for the creation of 7,565 employment opportunities across the state, officials said. The approvals were granted at a meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), […]
₹838 Cr Disbursed to 41 Lakh Farmers Under CM-KISAN in Odisha Bhubaneswar, April 20: In a significant boost to the agricultural community, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday disbursed over ₹838 crore to 41.68 lakh farmers under the fourth instalment of the CM-KISAN Yojana. The funds were released during the state-level Krushak Divas […]
Odisha Emerges as Industrial Hub with Plug-and-Play Ecosystem: CM Bhubaneswar, Apr 18 : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said Odisha is fast emerging as a major industrial hub, driven by a proactive policy framework, plug-and-play infrastructure, and decentralised decision-making. Speaking at the inauguration of a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit of We-Track India Private Limited […]
Odisha Urged to Fast-Track PMAY-U Projects with Focus on Quality, Inclusivity Bhubaneswar, Apr 18 : The Odisha Government has been urged to accelerate the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) and its upgraded version, PMAY-U 2.0, with a strong emphasis on timely completion, quality standards, and beneficiary satisfaction. During a review visit to […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reframed the recent setback to the Women’s Reservation Bill as a defining political and ideological confrontation, using a national address to target the Opposition and rally public sentiment—particularly among women voters. The address came a day after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026—popularly referred to as the Naari Shakti […]
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