Bhubaneswar:7/11/25:The 84th Indian Road Congress was formally inaugurated today in Bhubaneswar by the Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, together with the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Jairam Gadkari. At the event, the Union Minister announced a central allocation of Rs 10,000 crore for Odisha’s road infrastructure initiatives through a foundation-stone laying programme. He emphasised the ...

Bhubaneswar, 05.11.2025: The capital city is preparing to host the prestigious Indian Roads  Congress (IRC), where more than 3,500 delegates from across India and abroad are expected to participate. The city has been decorated beautifully to reflect the cultural vibrancy of Odisha, giving visitors a warm and festive welcome. The event will not only focus on discussions related to roads ...

Bhubaneswar: 5/11/25:Odisha today embraced a vibrant celebration as lakhs of devotees across the state converged on rivers, ponds and coastal shores to observe the festival of Boita Bandana on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. The ritual-rich event commemorates the maritime legacy of ancient Kalinga, where Odia mariner-merchants (“Sadhabas”) sailed to far-flung lands in Southeast Asia. From early morning, large crowds ...

Paradip:5/11/25:  Odisha  Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended the Boita Bandana Utsav 2025 at Paradip Port and celebrated Odisha’s maritime legacy while outlining its ambitious future in global trade He began his address by affirming that Boita Bandana and Bali Yatra represent more than cultural festivities. These events symbolize Odisha’s proud naval history and the fearless spirit of its ancient ...

Bhubaneswar:3/11/25:Former Rajya Sabha MP Amar Patnaik officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on November 3. He arrived at the BJP’s state headquarters in Bhubaneswar, where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, state president Manmohan Samal, and Odisha in-charge Vijaypal Singh Tomar greeted him. Several senior leaders attended the induction ceremony, underscoring the importance of his entry. Patnaik, once a prominent ...

Cuttack:2/11/25:Sarat Kumar Sahoo, the visionary founder of Ruchi Masala, passed away on Sunday afternoon after a prolonged battle with cancer. He had been undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mumbai, where he breathed his last. Sources close to the family confirmed that his mortal remains would soon be brought back to Cuttack for the final rites. Sahoo, a prominent industrialist ...

Bhubaneswar0:1/11/25: In a major administrative reform to ease and decentralise land registration service, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday inaugurated the facility for land purchase and sale at Tehsil offices. The Chief Minister inaugurated new sub-registrar offices at 44 Tehsils in 13 districts of the state through video conference from Bhubaneswar. From now on, land registration services will ...

Bhubaneswar: 1/11/25:As the process for fresh inclusion in Subhadra Yojana began Saturday, the Odisha government announced that the new beneficiaries under the women-centric welfare scheme will receive two instalments of financial assistance on March 8. Sharing this information, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said the registration for the second phase of the scheme began on Saturday and will remain open ...

Bhubaneswar:1/11/25:Odisha held its sixth Pollution Control Committee meeting on Friday. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja chaired the session at Lok Seva Bhavan. The meeting focused on improving pollution monitoring at state and district levels. Senior officials from key departments attended. These included Forest and Environment, Agriculture, Urban Development, Transport, Industry, Water Resources, and Rural Development. Additional Chief Secretary Satyabrata Sahu and ...

Bhubaneswar:1/11/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation ceremony for a ₹2,067 crore semiconductor manufacturing unit by SiCSem Pvt Ltd at Info Valley, Bhubaneswar. The initiative marks a major leap in Odisha’s journey to become a leading semiconductor hub. The project will create 1,000 professional jobs, boosting employment and innovation. During the event, Majhi announced that SiCSem will invest ...