Bhubaneswar:25/8/25:Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has directed stringent action against illegal drug trafficking and substance abuse, stressing a zero-tolerance policy, particularly around educational institutions. Reviewing the state’s situation at a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Monday, Ahuja instructed officials to intensify raids, strengthen border surveillance, and launch extensive awareness campaigns to protect youth from the growing menace. The ...

Bhubaneswar:25/8/25:In a significant meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held discussions with Union Minister of State for Cooperation, Murlidhar Mohol, focusing on the advancement of the cooperative sector in Odisha. The meeting highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts and achievements in cooperative development, with the Chief Minister presenting several proposals to bolster the sector with central ...

Bhubaneswar:25/8/25: The meeting of the State Cabinet was held today under the chairmanship of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhavan. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja briefed the media about the decisions taken in the Cabinet meeting. In total, four proposals from three different departments were discussed and approved: One proposal from the General ...

Bhubaneswar:25/8/25:The Odisha government has launched the Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy 2025, aiming to transform the state into a major electronics hub and reduce India’s dependence on imported components. The new policy introduces a comprehensive incentive framework, fully matching the central government’s Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). Investors can opt for a 50% capital subsidy for the first five large-scale projects ...

Bhubaneswar:25/8/25:Odisha is poised to become a major hub for aviation in Eastern India, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiling a series of transformative initiatives at the Eastern Region Civil Aviation Ministers’ Conference held in Bhubaneswar. Under the state’s flagship B-MAAN (Building and Management of Aviation Assets and Network) program, a Cadet Pilot Program will be launched to provide specialised ...

Bhubaneswar:24/8/25: Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Sunday urged the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) to take the lead in fostering agricultural entrepreneurship among students, farmers, and the wider community. Addressing the 64th Foundation Day ceremony of OUAT as the chief guest, the Governor emphasised the need for preparing comprehensive project profiles detailing cost estimates, land and power ...

Bhubaneswar:24/8/25:Incessant rainfall has led to rising water levels in Odisha’s Subarnarekha and Baitarani rivers, prompting flood alerts in several districts, the Water Resources Department confirmed on Sunday. Engineer-in-Chief Chandra Sekhar Padhi reported that the Subarnarekha River has crossed the danger level, now flowing 0.5 metres above the mark. This marks the river’s fifth flood of the current monsoon season. Water ...

Chandipur:24/8/25:Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha at around 1230 hrs on August 23, 2025. IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system comprising all indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missiles (QRSAM), Advanced Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles and a high-power ...

Bhubaneswar:23/8/25: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday announced that the state government will recruit 300 additional firefighters to further strengthen Odisha’s disaster response capabilities. Speaking at the passing-out ceremony of the 61st batch of fire fighter trainees, the Chief Minister said Odisha’s Fire Services has earned international recognition and are counted among the top three in the country. He ...

Bhubaneswar:23/8/25:Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited BJD supremo and former CM Naveen Patnaik at his residence, Naveen Niwas, on Saturday. While the details of their conversation remain undisclosed, sources suggest the meeting was cordial and centred around health and goodwill. According to reports, CM Majhi arrived at Naveen Niwas to personally inquire about Mr. Patnaik’s health, following his recent ...