Bhubaneswar:19/3/26:Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg, on Thursday, conducted a detailed review of the ‘Gramodaya’ initiative, an innovative program launched by the state government in October 2024 to bring holistic development to Maoist-affected regions Chairing a state-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, the Chief Secretary directed all concerned departments to implement various government schemes and programs in saturation mode. The aim ...

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 ...

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  

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 ...

Bhubaneswar:16/3/26:In a significant political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in three out of four Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha in the biennial elections held today, marking the state’s first contested Upper House polls after a gap of 12 years The winners are: Manmohan Samal (BJP state president) Sujeet Kumar (sitting BJP Rajya Sabha member) Dilip Ray (BJP-backed independent candidate and ...

Bhubaneswar:10/3/26: To ensure the smooth implementation of the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program, a four-day state-level training for election officials commenced on Tuesday. The training is being held from March 10 to March 13, 2026, at the Revenue Officers Training Institute (ROTI) in Gothapatna, Bhubaneswar, and will be conducted across two sessions each day. Chief Electoral Officer Shri R.S. ...

Bhubaneswar, Date- 10th March 2026:Chief Secretary, OdishaMs.AnuGarg, IAS, reviewed the situation regarding the availability of cooking gas (LPG), petrol, and diesel in the State in a meeting held in the conference hall of the LoksevaBhawan, Bhubaneswartoday. After reviewing the situation, the Chief Secretary stated that there is an adequate supply of cooking gas (LPG) in the State and advised the ...