Bhubaneswar:13/2/25: BJD President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Assembly Naveen Patnaik inquired about the health condition of noted Odia actor Uttam Mohanty, who is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Gurgaon. The BJD President called Uttam Mohanty’s son Babusan Mohanty to inquire about the health condition of the veteran actor. Naveen talked to actor Babusan over a video call ...

Bhubaneswar:12/2/25: Ahead of the third session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly, set to begin tomorrow, Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania reviewed the security arrangements to ensure a smooth and secure conduct of the proceedings. The DGP announced that a comprehensive three-tier security system will be implemented during the session, with significant police deployment across key locations. ...

Bhubaneswar:12/2/25: An all-party meeting was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Speaker Surama Padhy ahead of the Odisha Assembly session scheduled to commence on February 13. An all-party meeting of the Odisha Legislative Assembly was held at 11 am. The meeting aimed to ensure a smooth and peaceful conduct of the budget session, promoting harmony between the opposition and ...

Bhubaneswar:12/2/25: Odisha has several attractive locations for shooting movies, said Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor & actor Arjun Kapoor today meet with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Assembly Chamber in the capital city here. “Odisha has several beautiful locations for shooting movies. Many producers and directors will choose Odisha for shooting their films once they are aware of these ...

Bhubaneswar:12/2/25:In a pivotal move to strengthen Odisha’s aviation infrastructure and align with the vision of Viksit Odisha, the 3rd High Power Committee (HPC) meeting on aviation-related developments was held today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Shri Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhavan. The deliberations highlighted the state’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity, modernizing airport infrastructure, and fostering strategic partnerships ...

Bhubaneswar:12/2/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday launched the ‘Digital House’ under the National e-Vidhan Application in the Odisha Legislative Assembly in the presence of Speaker Surama Padhy. In a noteworthy step towards digital transformation, the Odisha Assembly has adopted a paperless approach, allowing members to utilize tablets during House sessions. This initiative aims to enhance the assembly’s efficiency ...

Newdelhi:12/2/25:The Ministry of Coal has made a significant stride in India’s ambitious Coal Gasification Initiative with the issuance of Letters of Award (LOAs) to selected applicants under Category II of the ₹8,500 crore Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme. The LOAs were presented by Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, in the august presence of Additional Secretary, Ms. Vismita Tej, ...

Bhubaneswar:11/2/25: The Odisha Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cure International India Trust to implement a state-wide Clubfoot Management Programme. The agreement aims to provide free treatment for clubfoot, a congenital condition that affects newborn babies, ensuring immediate at the same time effective intervention to treat the condition. The MoU was signed in the presence of Health and ...

Bhubaneswar:11/2/25: In a determined push to enhance road safety and save lives, Principal Secretary of the Commerce and Transport Department, Usha Padhee, chaired a high-level review meeting on Tuesday. The session focused on assessing ongoing initiatives and formulating strategic interventions to create a safer and more efficient transportation network across the state. The review evaluated the implementation status of previous decisions ...

Bhubaneswar:11/2/25: In a bid to avoid discrepancies in the dates and timing of Odia festivals and rituals, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Tuesday approved five Odia almanacs. The decision was made after a meeting chaired by Chief Administrator Dr Arabinda Padhee emphasizing that the SJTA will take strict action if any almanacs are found to provide inaccurate information ...