Odisha news today, Latest Oriya News Bhubaneswar Online Odia news Portal

Bhubaneswar:17/3/26:In a major stride toward accelerating industrialisation and fostering inclusive growth, the Odisha government has greenlit 23 investment proposals totalling Rs 4,510.65 crore. The decisions were taken at the 145th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, IAS, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. These projects are expected ...

Bhubaneswar:17/3/26:In the wake of yesterday’s fire incident at Shri Ramachandra Bhanj (SCB) Medical College and Hospital, Chief Secretary Anu Garg today chaired a high-level review meeting and issued strict directives to enhance fire safety measures in all state-run hospitals, medical colleges, and government offices. She emphasised that preparedness and constant vigilance must remain top priorities. The meeting was attended by ...

Bhubaneswar:17/3/26:In a significant step towards the upcoming Indian Census 2027, Chief Secretary Anu Garg chaired a high-level meeting with all District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners at Lok Seva Bhawan today. The meeting, organised under the Planning and Convergence Department, focused on ensuring seamless preparation and execution of the massive national exercise. Emphasising the importance of this national task, the Chief ...

Election Commission India (ECI) has deployed 1,111 Observers for the ongoing General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and the bye-elections in 6 States. It may be recalled that CEC Shri Gyanesh Kumar, while announcing the schedule for the general elections had asserted that the elections be conducted in a violence-free and inducement-free manner so ...

Newdelhi:17/3/26:The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced an event to commemorate the five billion meals of the Akshaya Patra Foundation at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre today (March 17, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that serving five billion meals in furtherance of educational objectives is the remarkable achievement of the Akshaya Patra Foundation. The theme of ...

New Delhi:16/3/26: Litterateur Girijakumar Baliyar Singh’s poetry collection ‘Padapurana’ has been selected for the Sahitya Akademi Award 2025. According to sources in the Sahitya Akademi, the jury unanimously chose ‘Padapurana’ for the prestigious award from a list of 10 recommended books. Baliyar Singh’s ‘Padapurana’, first published in 2020, has been recognised in the poetry category. Each awardee will receive a ...

Newdelhi:16/3/26:The Governor of Odisha, Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati met with the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today at New Delhi. The Prime Minister posted on X. “Governor of Odisha, @DrHariBabuK met Prime Minister @narendramodi.” @GovernorOdisha  

Mumbai:16/3/26:Shreya Ghoshal is known for her extraordinary vocal range and has built a remarkable career across Bollywood, regional cinema and independent music. Having recorded more than 3,000 songs in over 20 languages, the singer has carved out a powerful reputation in the entertainment industry. Often referred to as the Melody Queen of India, she remains one of the most influential ...

Newdelhi:16/3/26:Hundreds of Indian nationals have crossed out of Iran into neighbouring countries as the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) continues efforts to assist citizens amid escalating tensions in West Asia following the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Providing an update during an inter-ministerial briefing on Monday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that around 550 Indian nationals have crossed into Armenia through the land border, while about ...

Bhubaneswar:16/3/26:In a moment of celebration for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi personally congratulated the party’s victorious Rajya Sabha candidates, Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar, in his chamber at the Odisha Legislative Assembly today. The felicitation comes on the day of the Rajya Sabha biennial elections, during which polling took place for four ...