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Odisha CM Launches NCMC, WhatsApp Ticketing, and Digital Passes for Smart Mobility

Bhubaneswar:31/8/25:Odisha has taken a transformative step towards modernising urban transportation with the launch of a series of digital initiatives by Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) under the Housing & Urban Development Department. On Local Self Governance Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated these initiatives, marking a milestone in commuter convenience and innovation. The event was graced by Dr. Krushna ...

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Nobel Laureate Michael Kremer Appreciates Odisha “s Krushi Samrudhi Helpline

Bhubaneswar: 30/8/25:Nobel Laureate Prof. Michael Kremer and his 12-member team from the University of Chicago visited Krushi Bhavan to discuss their ongoing research project on the weather forecast dissemination system and its rationality, validity, and acceptability among the farming community of the State. A meeting was organised in the Krushi Bhavan conference hall in the presence of Dr. Arabinda Kumar ...

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Odisha CM Majhi, Dharmendra Pradhan Discuss Education Reforms

Bhubaneswar:30/89/25: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan held a meeting at the CM’s official residence, marking their first such interaction 14 months after the BJP government came to power in the state. Following this, the duo also met Governor Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati at Raj Bhavan, sparking intense political speculation about a possible cabinet reshuffle. ...

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True prosperity of a nation is not measured by numbers or infrastructure alone but by the dignity: Odisha Governor

Bhubaneswar:30/8/25:The true prosperity of a nation is not measured by numbers or infrastructure alone but by the dignity and opportunities provided to its most marginalised communities, said Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the National Conference of Chairpersons of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) Welfare Committees, held at the Lok ...

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Odisha is set to plant 75 lakh saplings on September 17, 2025, as part of the second edition of the *Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam*

Bhubaneswar, August 30, 2025: In a monumental push for environmental sustainability, Odisha is set to plant 75 lakh saplings on September 17, 2025, as part of the second edition of the *Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam* campaign. The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday celebrations and aims to foster environmental awareness and conservation across the state. Notably, ...

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Odisha & Chhattisgarh move forward on Mahanadi talks

Bhubaneswar:30/8/25:In a significant development, Odisha and Chhattisgarh have initiated constructive dialogue to address the long-standing Mahanadi water dispute, signalling a commitment to cooperation and mutual benefit.A high-level meeting, attended by the Chief Secretaries and senior Water Resources officials of both states, was held to discuss the contentious issue of water sharing in the Mahanadi river basin. The states agreed to ...

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TWO DAY NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF CHAIRPERSONS OF COMMITTEES OF PARLIAMENT AND STATE LEGISLATURES ON THE WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES CONCLUDES

Bhubaneswar:30/8/25:Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Birla today stressed that both central and state governments must work in tandem to ensure that welfare schemes reach the last citizen, especially those from the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Only through such coordinated effort, he said, can the true benefits of development and progress be delivered. He also underscored the urgent need for every ...

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Odisha government’s primary goal is to place state among the top five developed states in the country: Mohan Charan Majhi

Bhubaneswar:29/8/25: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has outlined a comprehensive vision for the state’s development, emphasizing the need for holistic growth and inclusive development. Addressing a seminar on ‘Strengthening the Growth Engine of Odisha’ organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Small Enterprises Bharati, Majhi said that the government’s primary goal is to place Odisha among the top five ...

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LOK SABHA SPEAKER URGES LAWMAKERS TO RISE ABOVE PARTY LINES ON ISSUES OF NATIONAL INTEREST

Bhubaneswar:29/8/25:Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, today, urged the lawmakers of the country to rise above party lines on issues of national interest. He expressed anguish over decline in the number of sittings of legislatures and the disruptive behaviour of members in legislative bodies. Inaugurating the National Conference of Chairpersons of Committees of Parliament and State Legislatures on the Welfare ...

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Sikkim Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang met with his Odisha counterpart, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi

Bhubaneswar: 28/8/25:Sikkim Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang met with his Odisha counterpart, Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, here on Thursday, August 28, to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen inter-state cooperation. The high-level meeting, held at the Odisha Chief Minister’s official residence, focused on a range of issues, including tourism promotion, cultural exchange, and disaster management. Both the Chief ...

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