Puri: 26 June 2025: After its vast and largely volunteer-led support effort to feed the multitude at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this year, the Adani Group has now turned its attention to another of India’s most iconic religious festivals — the Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha. Held annually at the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, the nine-day chariot procession ...

Bhubaneswar:26/6/25:In a significant boost to maritime trade and coastal infrastructure, the Odisha Government has signed two landmark Concession Agreements with JSW Utkal Steel Limited and Gopalpur Ports Limited. The agreements aim to establish a captive jetty at Jatadhar river mouth in Jagatsinghpur district and upgrade the Gopalpur Port in Ganjam, with a combined investment of Rs 18,654 crore. JSW Utkal ...

Puri:26/6/25:The Agyan Mala, symbolic of Lord Jagannath’s command, was ceremoniously placed upon the chariots, an essential ritual that clears the path for the chariot festival to begin. As tradition dictates, following this ritual, the three majestic chariots will be aligned in front of the Singhadwara (Lion’s Gate) of Srimandir. The arrival of the Agyan Mala is not merely a spiritual ...

Newdelhi:26/6/25: A high-level meeting has been organized in the presence of Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, Hon’ble Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel, Shri Jual Oram, Hon’ble Tribal Affairs Minister, and Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Education Minister, on the expansion of Rourkela Steel Plant. Senior officials of Odisha Government, SAIL, and Rourkela Steel Plant officials were present at this meeting. In this meeting, ...

Bhubaneswar:26/6/25:Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling, speaking at the CII-Odisha Healthcare Summit 2025 in Bhubaneswar, confirmed that over 5,000 doctors, nurses, and paramedics will be recruited in 2025 alone. The move comes amid persistent concerns over staff shortages, with over 5,800 doctor posts reportedly vacant in public hospitals across the state. To further strengthen medical education and rural healthcare ...

Puri:26/6/25:With just hours to go before one of India’s most spiritually charged spectacles, the Rath Yatra 2025, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has unveiled the full itinerary of rituals to be held on June 27 in Puri. The schedule, a divine blueprint for lakhs of devotees and servitors, meticulously outlines every major ceremonial moment—from the early Mangala Alati to ...

Bhubaneswar:25/6/25:Marking a major leap in citizen-centric governance, the Chief Minister inaugurated the e-Registration mobile app, alongside unveiling the Revenue & Disaster Management Department’s annual success report. The launch event took place at Lok Seva Bhawan. Designed to provide seamless digital access to land and revenue services, the app allows users to book slots for land registration deeds, apply for certified ...

Bhubaneswar:25/6/25: Reiterating the state government’s unwavering commitment to disaster resilience, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said there would be no compromise in ensuring zero casualties during natural disasters, whether it pertains to human lives or livestock. Chairing the State-Level Natural Disaster Committee Meeting 2025 at Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre, the Chief Minister said, “Odisha is a ...

Bhubaneswar: 25/6/25:In a major push toward clean and sustainable mobility, the Commerce & Transport Department and Energy Department, Government of Odisha, jointly held a high-level brainstorming session today to deliberate on the upcoming Odisha Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0. The meeting was co-chaired by Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport, and Vishal Kumar Dev, Principal Secretary, Energy. Senior officials ...

Bhubaneswar: 25/6/25:The Odisha government’s Odia Language, Literature, and Culture Department observed Samvidhan Hatya Diwas at the local railway auditorium in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who described the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency in India as a dark chapter in India’s history. “No one can forget the atrocities and repression during the Emergency period. However, ...