Bhubaneswar, 4/12/2025:A meeting on the preparation and review of millet distribution and procurement related to the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment of the Government of Odisha under the Shree Anna Abhiyan was held under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee. In this meeting, the Managing Director, Odisha State Supply Corporation, Shri Sudarshan Chakravarthy, and the Director, ...

Bhubaneswar:4/12/25:The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), today inaugurated the ITU–TRAI Workshop on Performance, Quality of Service, and Quality of Experience in Bhubaneswar. This two-day international programme brought together National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs), service providers, and technical experts from across the world to advance collaborative efforts on telecom service-quality frameworks. The workshop opened with a ...

Bhubaneswar:2/12/25: The Odisha government has passed the Odisha Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, aiming to create a more business-friendly environment in the state. This move is in line with the central government’s Jan Vishwas Act, 2023, and the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, which aim to decriminalise minor offences and promote trust-based governance. The bill proposes to ...

Bhubaneswar:2/12/25: The Odisha government has announced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for availing scholarships under the ‘Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protshana Yojana’ for the 2024–25 academic year. Officials said that the scholarship money will be disbursed to the beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. As per the SOP, if a student receives the e-scholarship in a particular year and ...

Bhubaneswar:2/12/25:In a bid to accelerate the implementation of key development initiatives, Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja chaired a secretaries’ level meeting today at the conference hall in Lok Seva Bhawan. The discussions focused on giving top priority to extremely urgent projects and important tasks emphasized by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, alongside a comprehensive review of the latest status and ...

Bhubaneswar, 2 Dec, 2025:The government resolved new patient-centric initiatives under ABPMJAY-GJAY for ensuring uninterrupted cashless treatment to the beneficiaries of Odisha. This was deliberated and resolved in the empowered committee meeting held under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary Sri Manoj Ahuja in Lokseva Bhawan conference hall today, wherein Secretary Health and Family Welfare Aswathy outlined the issues, and Chief Executive ...

Bhubaneswar1/12/25: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Monday inaugurated KALIKA — the Crèche Facility at Kharavel Bhawan, developed to offer a safe, nurturing, and professionally managed day-care space for the children of working mothers and staff. The initiative aims to strengthen work-life balance in government offices and represents a significant step toward creating inclusive and compassionate workplaces. With vibrant activity zones, trained caregivers, ...

Konark: 1/12/25:The 36th Konark Festival and the 15th International Sand Art Festival got off to a colourful start on Monday at the Konark Sun Temple complex, marking the start of a five-day cultural extravaganza. The annual event, celebrating the country’s classical dance forms, is organised by the state Tourism Department in collaboration with the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi and Odisha ...

Bhubaneswar:1/12/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi felicitated four women players from the state who represented India in the Women’s Blind T20 World Cup 2025. The Indian team created history by defeating Nepal in a thrilling final held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Odisha players included Phula Soren from Balasore, Parbati Marndi, Jamuna Rani Tudu from Mayurbhanj, and Basanthi Hansda. After ...

Bhubaneswar:1/12/25:Odisha Governor’s residence, hitherto known as Raj Bhavan, has been officially renamed “Lok Bhavan” with immediate effect. The change was formalised through a notification issued by the Governor’s Secretariat on Monday. The renaming follows a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Accordingly, the two official residences of the Governor — Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar and Raj ...