Bhubaneswar:8/9/24: The Centre has appointed Odisha cadre IAS officer Tuhin Kanta Pandey as new Finance Secretary. The Ministry of Personal, Public Grievances, and Pensions has issued a notification regarding his appointment. “The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has approved designating Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, Ministry of Finance as Finance Secretary,” the notification ...

Sambalpur:8/9/24: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Sunday launched the CM-KISAN Yojana on the occasion of the Nuakhai festival in Sambalpur. The CM Kisan Yojana was launched to provide financial assistance to farmers not covered under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana. Eligible farmers will receive Rs 4,000 in two installments over a year. The first installment, Rs ...

Bhubaneswar:7/9/24: The annual celebration of Ganesh Puja is on full swing in across Odisha, with its grandeur and enthusiasm. The elephant-headed god, who is believed to destroy obstacles and bring prosperity and fortune, is worshipped by devotees to gain blessings before beginning a new work. Held on the fourth day of the Sukla Pakshya in the Odia month of Bhadraba, ...

Bhubaneswar:7/9/24:In a bid to aware the people of Odisha about the ‘Subhadra Yojana’, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off the ‘Subhadra Awareness Van’, on Saturday morning at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar. Besides CM Majhi, the ceremony was graced by Deputy CM Pravati Parida and other dignitaries. The Subhadra Sachetanata Ratha will roll across the State till September 16, ...

Chandipur: 6/9/24: .A successful launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, was carried out from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on September 06, 2024. The launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters. It was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. “It was conducted under the aegis of Strategic Forces Command,” the official added. ...

Bhubaneswar:6/9/24: The groundbreaking ceremony for India’s first Silicon Carbide manufacturing facility to be set up by RIR Power Electronics Ltd., a leader in India’s semiconductor power electronics technology, was held today at the EMC Park, Info Valley, Bhubaneswar. This development places India and the state of Odisha squarely at the forefront of the global power electronics market. The event was ...

Bhubaneswar:6/9/24: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today spoke to the contestants of ‘Skilled in Odisha’ who are going to participate in the 47th World Skills Competition in Lyon, France. Speaking to the contestants through video conferencing, the Chief Minister said , “Eeven if you come from an ordinary family, this is an opportunity to showcase your talent. The ‘Skilled in ...

Bhubaneswar:6/9/24: The new Operations Centres of four leading companies in the IT Sector – Chubb Business Services, Integreon Managed Solutions, Bourntec Solutions, and Secuodsoft Technologies were inaugurated in Bhubaneswar today, further strengthening Odisha’s position as a key destination for IT, Professional Services, and Innovation. The virtual event was graced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Minister for Electronics & IT ...

Bhubaneswar: The State government has dissolved all Special Development Councils (SDC) in the State. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the dissolution of all 23 special development councils. The government decision brought to an end the functioning of all such councils in the state. The Naveen Patnaik-led government formed special development councils (SDCs) for nine tribal-dominated districts to promote ...

Bhubaneswar:4/9/24: BJD President and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday urged the members of Biju Mahila Janata Dal (BMJD) to expose the lies of the BJP. Addressing the organizational meeting of the BMJD, Naveen said that his party has always been and will be the voice of mothers. It was Biju Babu who laid the foundation for the ...